On December 18, at the press conference of the joint prevention and control mechanism of the State Council, Mi Feng, spokesman for the National Health and Health Commission, said that the Spring Festival of New Year's Day is approaching, and the prevention and control of the epidemic in winter and spring should always adhere to the general policy of "dynamic zero clearance" and focus on scientific precision. It is necessary to adapt measures to local conditions, categorize guidance, and implement policies in different regions; while implementing prevention and control measures, we must ensure the safe and orderly flow of personnel, resolutely prevent simplification, "one size fits all", and "increase the number of layers", and minimize the impact on the production and life of the masses.
Liang Wannian, head of the expert group of the National Health Commission's Leading Group for Epidemic Response and Handling, put forward the proposal of "classification + zoning" at the press conference of the joint prevention and control mechanism of the State Council in response to the initiative of "local New Year" issued by some places:
1. Classification:
1. Key areas and key populations should strictly implement the current control policies, and cannot change prevention and control measures because of the Spring Festival.
2. High-risk groups: such as the elderly, chronic disease patients, pregnant women, etc. should minimize unnecessary travel and gathering.
3. If other personnel travel, try to protect themselves as much as possible and earnestly fulfill their responsibilities as the first responsible person for their own health.
2. Partitioning:
1. Medium- and high-risk areas (such as border crossings, areas where major activities are carried out, etc.) may take stricter measures.
2. Other regions should do a good job of risk assessment, comprehensively consider the risk level, individual immunity status, epidemic situation, etc. to propose strong and warm policies, can not be "one-size-fits-all", reflecting the requirements of accurate prevention and control. Accurately balancing the relationship between epidemic prevention and control and the Spring Festival reunion is a test of the governance capabilities of governments at all levels, and risk assessment should be done well and the role of experts should be played. In particular, it should be pointed out that all localities should consider not only the risk of importing the epidemic, but also the risk of epidemic export. Relevant plans should be made.
3. Clear reference guidelines for Spring Festival travel information should be provided to the public.
He Qinghua, a first-level inspector of the Disease Control Bureau of the National Health Commission, said that the prevention and control of the epidemic during the "two festivals" this year must be highly valued, and there must be no slightest paralysis. On the basis of summarizing the experience of epidemic prevention and control during the "two festivals" in 2021, various measures should be more scientific and accurate, strengthen the safe and orderly flow of personnel, and ensure that the masses spend a healthy and safe holiday. (Lu Yang)
