Recently, the new crown epidemic has made a comeback, and the new crown variant jn1. Spread across the globe.
As the number of confirmed cases continues to increase dramatically in various countries, this situation has aroused people's attention and attention to various epidemic prevention measures.
On 19 December 2023, WHO will jn1 Separately listed as a variant of concern.
jn.1 is the new coronavirus Omicron BA2.The second-generation subclade of the 86 variant, also BA2.A subclade of the 86 variant with a strong transmissibility advantage. The variant was first detected in samples collected in Luxembourg on August 25 this year.
Since November, due to jn1 The proportion of circulating strains in the world is growing rapidly, and the World Health Organization on November 21, the World Health Organization will ba2.The 86 variant was upgraded from a "variant requiring surveillance" (VUM) to a "variant of concern" (VOI).
Since November of this year, jnThe share of the 1 variant in the global circulating strain has increased rapidly, from about 4% in early November to about 30% in early December.
As of 10 December, JN has been detected in at least 40 countries and territories around the world1 variant.
In terms of distribution, Europe accounts for the highest proportion, and JN in the Americas and Asia1 The proportion of variants is also growing rapidly.
On December 8, 2023 local time, the official website of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the first time listed jn1 Separately included in the COVID nowcast.
On 19 December 2023, WHO will jn1 Separately listed as a variant of concern.
Since December 19 local time, Singapore's Ministry of Health** has resumed reporting daily epidemic data, and the update frequency has been reduced to every Monday for a period of time.
In the week of December 3 to 9, 2023, Singapore saw more than 5 new confirmed cases of COVID-1960,000 cases.
Although Singapore has relaxed the mask requirement in February 2023, the Ministry of Health has encouraged the public to wear masks in crowded places or when in contact with high-risk groups.
Other Southeast Asian countries are also experiencing an increase in cases. According to the Philippine ** "GMA", on December 14, local time, the Philippine Department of Health (DOH)** said that due to the increase in new crown cases, three hospitals in Metro Manila have been operating at full capacity for new crown beds.
Philippine Deputy Health Secretary Eric Tayag said that from December 2 to 11 local time, 1,910 new cases of the new crown were recorded, equivalent to 260 new cases per day, compared with 100 new cases per day in the previous week.
After the Philippine General Hospital began to implement a mandatory mask policy in hospitals, Sayag said that other hospitals and local ** departments can issue mask recommendations based on their own circumstances.
The Ministry of Health recommends that the elderly, pregnant women and people with weakened immunity and those who have not yet been fully vaccinated wear masks.
Indonesia has also begun urging people to postpone travel to areas with increased Covid cases, "complete two doses of vaccination, wear a mask and wash your hands, and stay home if you feel unwell."
In addition, Indonesia has reactivated its temperature scanning facilities. According to The Straits Times, Indonesia** has reinstalled thermal scanners at border checkpoints, including Jakarta's major international airport, as well as the Batam ferry terminal.
China's monitoring data shows that jn1. Variant infections are mild or asymptomatic. The symptoms caused by different variants tend to be similar, and the type and severity of symptoms often depend more on an individual's immunity. Based on the available evidence, JnThe public health risk of the 1 variant is low.
In the prevention and control of jn1 In terms of variants, the National CDC recommends that, like the prevention of infection with other Omicron variants, the public is advised to continue to maintain good personal hygiene Xi, wear masks scientifically, get vaccinated in time, adhere to regular work and rest, ensure a healthy diet, and improve immunity.
At this time, UV disinfection lamps have become an indispensable part of our lives. UV disinfection lamps use the germicidal effect of ultraviolet rays to effectively kill viruses and bacteria, thereby protecting our health.
So, why are UV disinfection lamps so important?
First of all, UV disinfection lamps can kill viruses and bacteria in the air, reducing our risk of infection.
Secondly, UV disinfection lamps can also kill viruses and bacteria on surfaces, reducing our chances of coming into contact with the source of infection.
Finally, UV disinfection lamps can also boost our immunity and make us healthier.
In public places, such as hospitals, schools, shopping malls, public transportation and other places, the application of ultraviolet disinfection lamps is particularly important. It can disinfect the air and surfaces in all directions without dead ends, greatly reducing the risk of virus transmission.
Especially in medical places, the use of ultraviolet disinfection lamps can effectively prevent hospital-source contamination and ensure the safety of medical staff and patients.
In the home environment, UV disinfection lamps also play an important role. We can use it to disinfect everyday items such as high-touch items such as mobile phones, keys, masks, etc., and it can also be used to clean the air and create a safe and hygienic living space.
Although UV disinfection lamps are effective in killing viruses, they are not a substitute for basic hygiene Xi such as washing hands frequently, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing.
In general, in the face of the sharp increase in new crown cases around the world, ultraviolet disinfection lamps are undoubtedly an important part of our fight against the virus**. With the power of science and technology, it has built a solid protective wall for our lives. Let's join hands with technology to illuminate the road to epidemic prevention with ultraviolet disinfection lamps and protect our health and safety together.
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