2024-02-15 02:05:32
Chinese epidemic control agencies will take greater measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, health authorities announced.
The COVID-19 infection rate in China could rebound to some extent around these holidays, when an estimated 9 billion trips will be made, Lei Zhenglong, head of the control and prevention division, said at a press conference. of epidemics of the National Administration for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health authorities will intensify surveillance at border ports and expand vaccination coverage against COVID-19 and flu for the vulnerable population, particularly the elderly and those with chronic diseases, the official explained.
Hospitals have been asked to increase staffing in their emergency rooms and in departments focused on pediatrics, respiratory and critical illness.
Pharmacies have also been asked to increase their stock of medicines for colds and breathing difficulties, Lei said.