The 2020 epidemic of new coronary pneumonia is a test for all of humanity, and so far most of the world's more than 100 countries have had confirmed cases, with some countries in serious condition. The World Health Organization also attaches great importance to this, at the same time under the big release of the epidemic to lift the restrictions on the six criteria.
WHO releases 6 criteria for lifting outbreak restrictionsTandesay said some countries have introduced restrictions such as home quarantine, and some countries are considering lifting or relaxing restrictions, in either case, the first thing to consider is the protection of people's health. The introduction of policies based on the results of existing scientific research, focusing on the WHO proposed by the spread of the epidemic has been controlled, important places have taken preventive measures, the health system has the ability to prevent and control, hospitals and other outbreaks of epidemic risk is minimized, the import of cases can be controlled, the community is fully involved in the six criteria.
Tandesse emphasized that restrictions must be lifted slowly and in a controlled manner, not all at once, and that restrictions can only be lifted if the right public **** health measures are taken. The World Health Organization (WHO) will release its latest strategic recommendations on the 14th, including six criteria to be met by countries when considering lifting restrictions:
1. The spread of the epidemic is controlled;
2. The health system has the capacity to detect, test, isolate and treat each case, and to trace each person who comes into contact with it;
3. The risk of outbreaks is minimized in special environments such as health facilities and nursing homes;
4. The risk of outbreaks is reduced to a minimum;
5. Minimizing the risk of outbreaks in special settings such as health facilities and nursing homes;4. Preventive measures in workplaces, schools, and other places where people must go;
5. Imported risks can be controlled;
6. Communities are adequately educated, involved, and empowered to adapt to the "new norms".
School prevention and controlMeanwhile, Tandesay said that with a large number of schools closed and some 1.4 billion children unable to attend school, it was important for every government to assess its own situation and at the same time protect all its people, especially the most vulnerable. Each country should take comprehensive measures to slow the spread of the virus and save lives, aiming for a steady state of low or no transmission.
Global outbreak continues to be tenseTandesse said the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak was slowing in countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany and France, according to an AFP report. Some countries are already mulling the phasing out of home restrictions. He expressed concern that "lifting restrictions too quickly could lead to a deadly backlash. If not properly managed, the gradual downward spiral of the epidemic could be as dangerous as the upward spiral."
Reuters reported that on April 10, Singapore reported nearly 200 infections and one death. The country had previously brought the outbreak under control by adopting a strict system of testing and contact tracing. However, a sharp increase in locally transmitted cases this month prompted the government to take tougher prevention and control measures. Singapore's experience serves as a reminder to other countries to remain vigilant even when the crisis appears to be over.
The situation of the epidemic in developing countries touches the heart. The new coronavirus is spreading in rural areas of Africa, with clustered and community-based transmission occurring in several countries, Tandesay said. Already overburdened health systems in African countries are expected to face serious difficulties.
"The WHO's warning is much needed." Although many countries have upgraded their anti-epidemic measures, made up for their negligence and tried to mend their ways, they have not provided enough assistance and linkages to other countries and lacked sufficient international cooperation, said Wang Yimian, a professor at the Jean Monnet Chair of the European Union at Renmin University of China and a senior researcher at the Chongyang Institute of Financial Studies, in an interview with the newspaper. And developing countries lack the necessary means of detection, epidemic prevention equipment, medical supplies, etc., is the shortest and weakest link in the prevention and control of the global epidemic. At present, a series of political, economic and social crises caused by the epidemic are superimposed, and the risk is getting bigger.