Beijing： Respiratory infectious diseases are still dominated by influenza. Pay attention to strengthening protection as the Spring Festival approaches.

People’s Daily Online, Beijing, February 2 According to the Beijing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza is still the main respiratory infectious disease in Beijing recently. In the past week, the positive rate of influenza virus in influenza-like cases in Beijing Shaodian Hospital was 44.9%, which was 7 percentage points lower than that of 52.2% in the previous week. Influenza B virus is the main epidemic strain, and the influenza epidemic situation is still at a high level, showing a continuous downward trend.

At present, the infection situation in Covid-19 is still at a low epidemic level. In the past week, the positive rate of Covid-19 among influenza-like cases in sentinel hospitals was 6.4%, and the proportion of JN.1 mutants increased gradually.

As the Spring Festival holiday approaches, the number of visiting relatives and friends, dinners and gatherings increases, which increases the spread risk of respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza and COVID-19. The Beijing CDC reminds: travelers returning home and going out during the Spring Festival plan their trips in advance, travel at the wrong peak, pay attention to the travel tips of relevant professional departments, understand the epidemic situation of diseases in the destination, and do a good job in personal health protection; Avoid staying in crowded places for a long time, and wear a mask correctly when you go out with respiratory symptoms such as fever and cough to avoid infecting others.

It is suggested that the elderly, infirm people and children should try not to go to crowded places with dirty air. Patients with chronic diseases should avoid high-intensity exercise as much as possible, especially the elderly with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. When going out, they should take medicine on time and according to the doctor’s advice to avoid overeating and mood swings.

Wear a mask when going to medical institutions and old-age care institutions, and it is recommended to wear a mask when taking public transportation such as trains and planes and entering crowded places; Wash your hands frequently, ventilate frequently, cough and sneeze to cover your mouth and nose. In addition, maintain a healthy lifestyle, work and rest regularly, ensure sleep, balance diet, adhere to appropriate physical exercise, enhance the body’s immunity and resistance, and maintain emotional stability and physical and mental pleasure.