Wang Bisheng, commander of the command center, said that if the "transit" is opened rashly, it may cause the medical and epidemic prevention capacity of Jinma outlying islands to collapse.

(Information photo, provided by the command center)

[Reporter Lin Huiqin/Taipei Report] The Executive Yuan recently announced that the three-way connection will be resumed in phases, and the first wave of reopening will be given priority to the people in the Jinma area. Wang Bisheng, the commander of the Central Epidemic Command Center, said in a Facebook post that it is estimated that the current epidemic situation in China has entered an exponential rise. Recently, China’s official figures “obviously have a huge discrepancy with the facts” and rashly opening up “transit” may cause the medical and epidemic prevention capacity of Jinma outlying islands to collapse, which in turn will affect the health and safety of local residents. Health, don’t worry about opening it.”

Wang Bisheng pointed out that the cross-strait epidemic situation should be one of the main considerations when considering the opening of the small three links.

However, it is estimated that the current epidemic situation in China has entered an exponential rise period, and the number of infections should be quite large and continue to increase. However, the number of confirmed cases and deaths previously announced by the Chinese Health and Medical Commission is obviously very different from the facts, causing the World Health Organization and other countries. It is difficult to estimate its impact.

If the "transit" is opened rashly at this time, it may cause the medical and epidemic prevention capacity of the outlying islands of Jinma to collapse, which will affect the health and safety of local residents.

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Wang Bisheng mentioned that according to the investigation information of the command center, the small three-way terminals in Xiamen and Fuzhou did not check the 48-hour PCR report of the passengers who took the boat to Jinma, which is different from the 48-hour PCR report of the passengers who take the flight back to Taiwan from the Chinese airport.

In addition, according to a recent survey of Chinese returning to Taiwan from China, the 48-hour PCR inspection for outbound airports has become increasingly loose. With the spread of the epidemic in China, it is becoming more and more difficult to check the PCR and obtain a report. to worry about.

Wang Bisheng emphasized that under such circumstances, if the "transit" is allowed, many confirmed passengers will enter the Golden Horse outlying islands, and some of them will definitely have a fever or have related symptoms on the spot, including those with serious illnesses who are difficult to seek medical treatment in China. .

These patients had to stay in Jinma for testing, isolation or treatment before taking the flight back to Taiwan.

However, Wang Bisheng pointed out that the problem is that Golden Horse's medical and epidemic prevention capacity is very limited, which can meet the needs of local residents, but the additional related needs will be a disaster.

In terms of the capacity of severe cases, the vacant ICU beds of Golden Horse Hospital today are only 5 beds and 0 beds respectively. As long as there are patients with exacerbated symptoms in transit (certainly according to the current epidemic situation in China), problems will occur in single digits.

Of course, the number of dedicated wards and enhanced anti-epidemic hotels cannot accommodate the continuous transfer passengers under the current severe epidemic situation in China.

Wang Bisheng has been in charge of the planning and implementation of outlying island medical and epidemic prevention services for a long time. He also served as the director of Kinmen Hospital for 2 years and 2 months. He knows the situation of each outlying island very well. He also went to Kinmen to inspect the current situation.

Wang Bisheng mentioned that both the old and new ruling teams in Kinmen County agree with the phased approach to opening up.

The same is true for the information I get from interacting with local residents.

The issue of resuming the mini-three links is because the homeland of the people on the outlying islands of Jinma is passing through, and the severe epidemic situation on the other side affects the health and safety of the people on the outlying islands of Jinma. In addition to the overall consideration and prudent approach that the rulers should have, the local government should also be respected and residents' opinions.

Wang Bisheng pointed out that it is understandable that many Taiwanese businessmen would like to use the mini three links to return to Taiwan for the Chinese New Year, but no one can control the outbreak of the epidemic in China at this moment before the Spring Festival.

The restoration of the mini-three links is a long-term matter, not for a certain festival, and a steady and gradual opening up is a good strategy.

The evaluation of the epidemic situation will continue, and we also look forward to the early stabilization of the epidemic situation in China and more transparent and open information.