I wrote this article with no intention of creating panic, but I just want to share my current experience with youUnexpectedly, this biggest holiday in the West was spent in a high fever. Started on December 24th, chills all over my body, and after that:High fever for days+ Blade voice,I couldn't stay up at night, so I rushed to the hospital, and the emergency room was full of people, and the triage ** looked at the thermometer, said lightly:"The average wait time for the emergency department is currently more than 8 hoursIt is recommended that you go home and self-medicate and observe ......”
The children's emergency department next door is even more dire. The average waiting time is 8-12 hoursBecause there are so many children eagerly waiting to be admitted to the hospital**, last night, 11 children's emergency beds were urgently added to the corridor, but in the face of the continuous influx of patients, it is still a drop in the bucket. 
At the moment, many hospitals in my area are overloaded, ICU overcrowded!In December, the absenteeism rate of 49 public schools in the city exceeded 10%, and the absenteeism rate of students in some schools due to illness even exceeded it
Canada is by no means an isolated case, before the new year of 2024, various viruses broke out, and at present, a new wave of infections has been set off in many countries around the world.
United StatesThe latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that a triple "respiratory disease" is sweeping throughCOVID + flu + RSV are raging, and the number of patients has increased significantly. This year, 5.3 million Americans were infectedInfluenza, of which 540,000 people were hospitalized and 3,200 died. 
rsvInfections are on the rise, and they are rising even fasterCovidCurrently, there are about 1 million active cases per day in the United States1 in 340 Americans is infected with COVIDThere is 1 active case in every 34 people. Experts say: the peak is far from coming. 
jn.1The new crown strain is the most alarming. The strain was detected in Luxembourg on August 25 this year and has since spread rapidly to 41 countries. From being discovered to becoming a global mainstream virus,
Only a little over three months
It only landed in North America in SeptemberNow it has become a new generation of "new crown drug kings" in Europe, the United States and the Western Pacific.
December 19, Jn1 Separately listed by the WHO".Variants of concern”。It has an additional L455S mutation in its spike protein, which is not only more transmissible, but also highly prone to induceHigh fever
Some people around Melon said they were about to "burn" after being infected;
Some infected people have severe laryngeal injuriesMany children have difficulty swallowing and hoarseness, as if they have been "poisoned".
Because kindergartens have the most infected people, some kindergartens have an "empty garden" phenomenon before the Christmas holidays.
At present, more than 21% of the new coronavirus cases in the United States are due to JN1 has more than doubled since mid-November. 
Canada next door to the United StatesThe current number of new crown infections has surpassed last year!Statistics from the latest week show that 20% of the new patients are new crown, 6% are influenza, and 7% are RSV, and there is no active testing for mycoplasma pneumonia.
Canada's chief health officer, Alice Tam, who has not appeared for a long time, has recently returned to the public eye, and she said with some heaviness
"We are now facing a seasonal outbreak of respiratory diseases, and although Covid has also appeared with other viruses this year and cases have increased, this virus has not yet established a 'clear seasonal pattern'!”In other words:
We've been dealing with COVID for a year, and now the fatality rate has dropped dramatically, and everyone is starting to get back to normal. But,Humans have not yet grasped the law of the virus. If the virus mutates again, it will be difficult to develop an effective epidemic prevention plan.
This round, jn1. Multiple viruses have swept across many countries, and sewage testing viruses in many countries around the world have increased dramaticallyNot only North America, but also many countries in Asia have restarted restrictions. MalaysiaAnnounced: Restart the quarantine policy!In the past two weeks, the number of confirmed cases of the new crown in Johor has increased by nearly 20 times!Malaysia's health minister revealed that from December 10 to 16 at 12 noon, there were 20,696 new confirmed cases across the country, an increase of about 12 from last week。Subsequently, the Malaysian Ministry of Health announced: due to the surge in new crown infections, the new crown isolation policy will be restarted!
Malaysia's latest announcement states:Those who develop symptoms and test positive will be subject to a 5-day home quarantine. During the quarantine period, the Ministry of Health will issue a home isolation order to confirmed cases through the official epidemic prevention app, and patients will need to complete a health assessment!
After at least 5 days of home isolation, "Yangkang" should also avoid going to crowded places or coming into contact with high-risk groups within 10 days after diagnosis.
On the same day, Singapore announced the resumption of the "square cabin".On December 22, Singapore's health minister said:
"The estimated number of cases in the near future is high, but the actual cases are likely to be higher. From 19 December, Singapore resumed reporting daily epidemic data. Restart daily epidemic reporting and advise people to wear masks again!”In the past week, Singapore has more than 5 new crown cases60,000 people have surged by nearly 75 percent, and about 60 percent of them have been infected with the Covid variant1。
In order to alleviate the pressure of diagnosis and treatment, Singapore has opened two "COVID diagnosis and treatment facilities", which are similar to the layout and admission principles of "mobile hospitals". If necessary, it will be further expanded to accommodate more than 100 beds.
The same measures are takenIndonesia
Currently, IndonesianAirports and portsThe thermometer has been restarted, especially the entry points for international tourists such as Jakarta's major international airports and Batam Island Ferry Terminal.
On December 11, Indonesia's Ministry of Health issued a notice urging people to "postpone travel to areas with a surge in coronavirus cases", complete two doses of vaccination, wear masks and wash their hands frequently, and stay home if sick.
In addition to these Asian countries, Thailand, Vietnam and India, and even many European countries, including Denmark, Spain, Belgium, France and the Netherlands, are also growing rapidly.
The worst is Denmark, where 50% of the population is infected. The UK also claims that jn1 Weekly growth rate is expected to be 842%, which is much faster than other known variants.
And, jn1 variant,
It has also been found in China.
As of December 10, seven cases of JN. have been detected in China1 infection.
We haven't found the last two weeks' data.
However, the sick melon has checked some relevant information, and I would like to remind friends who have old, young and weak families to pay attention to the following two items: 1. At present, scientists are beginning to suspect:This strain of the virus may specifically attack humansIntestines
2. There are reports from CBS in the United StatesThis new variant is very harmful to the human body, and can get healthy people into the ICU within 48 hours.
The report quoted American infectious disease expert William Schaffner:
"Please be in awe of this virus. It allows a very healthy person to get into the ICU within 48 hours. It is a new variant of Omicron, and you can see it as the grandson of Omicron.
It's so contagious that it seems to hide from the immune system, and the current vaccines don't protect people with mild symptoms, but at least they save you from being hospitalized. Please wear your mask again!”
You can't have the heart to hurt others, and you can't do without the heart of protection.
Admittedly, excessive tension is not necessary, after all:
1. Currently in China JN1 The proportion of detected cases is small.
2. The World Health Organization (WHO) said:Although jn1 is more transmissible, but the vaccine against the X variant is still effective against it, so the risk to the public is low at the moment.
However, the feelings of melon after experiencing it firsthand are:
This wave of infections is indeed very powerful, so I still hope that everyone
Especially friends who are old, young, sick, disabled, and pregnant
Don't be too relaxed
Proper care and precautions are very necessary!
At the same time, Chinese experts also said that because there are no preventive measures for the new crown in China, the spread of this strain in China is almost almostNopeYesResistanceBlock!
On December 24, Li Tong, director of the Department of Infectious Diseases in You'an, Beijing, saidAround the Chinese New Year, there may be a small wave of infection spikes.
Although it may be far from the peak before last year, for the elderly, children, and vulnerable groups with underlying diseases, it is necessary to take protective measures as much as possible to avoid cross-infection. ”
Except for the new crown jn1. Everyone should be vigilantGroup A streptococcusThe number of cases of this infection in North America is now more than twice as high as last year!If severe, the infection can cause pneumonia or sepsis, which can be life-threatening.
Winter is the high incidence period of respiratory infectious diseases, and it is recommended that the elderly and children should wear masks and protect themselves as much as possible if they go to places with a large amount of energy.
It's the end of the year,Put your hands togetherI wish you all peace and wellness!
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