On January 16, Shenzhen reported 2 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia, 1 case was found in the close contact investigation, and 1 case was found in nucleic acid screening. As of 21:00, a total of 17 cases of infection have been reported in the city this year. On the evening of January 16, Shenzhen held a press conference on the epidemic situation, and on the 16th, Shenzhen reported 2 confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia, and as of 21:00 on the same day, a total of 17 cases of infection were reported in Shenzhen this year. It is worth noting that the 17 new cases are independent of the epidemic, and their circulation traceability work is underway. The genetic sequencing results of this case are the Aomi Kerong variant, which was first detected in Shenzhen. Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission: Aomi Kerong can be prevented and controlled The Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission pointed out that at present, many cities in China have reported the epidemic situation of the Aomi Kerong variant strain. The Omikerong strain has the characteristics of fast transmission speed, high viral load and strong transmission capacity. From a global perspective, the Omikejong mutant strain has spread in 150 countries and regions, and has become the main epidemic strain in some countries and regions, and the risk of importing people and things into China has gradually increased. This time, although Shenzhen reported a case of infection with the Aomi Kerong variant, the current clinical classification is mild, the situation is stable, the public does not need to panic, and the epidemic situation of Aomi Kerong can be prevented and controlled. In the face of the Aomi Kerong mutant virus, Academician Zhong Nanshan, Academician Zhang Boli, Professor Zhang Wenhong, etc., have recently given research and judgment and response methods in public or when interviewed by the media. Zhong Nanshan: Prevention is the best way to prevent and control the new crown epidemic Targeting Ami Kerong, at the academician dialogue of the main forum of the second Greater Bay Area (Shenzhen) Vaccine Summit held on December 4, Academician Zhong Nanshan expressed his views through video link: Aomi Kerong is more contagious, but at first glance, most patients have mild symptoms. As for the protection rate of existing vaccines and whether the neutralization ability of existing antibodies to new viruses will be reduced, it is currently being studied intensively and needs to be observed. Zhong Nanshan stressed that prevention is still the best way to prevent and control the new crown epidemic. Zhang Boli: Epidemic prevention measures are effective, vaccination is very necessary On January 11, Zhang Boli, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, pointed out in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that "Aomi Kerong" is highly contagious and the symptoms are relatively mild, but whether it has sequelae is still unclear. "Dynamic Zero Clearance" we have been insisting for 2 years and are successful. Zhang Boli said that wearing masks, washing hands frequently, gathering less, adjusting their physical state, the measures taken before are still effective for "Omi Kerong", and vaccination is still necessary. Zhang Wenhong: Vaccines Have Greatly Reduced Viral Toxicity According to Shangguan News, on January 8, at the Guanghua Science and Technology Public Welfare Forum held in Shanghai, Zhang Wenhong, director of the National Center for Infectious Disease Medicine and director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, said that after studying the medical images of infected people in Aomi Kerong, he believed that the variant "would bite people". "We allow debates about vaccination, but let's see that the role of vaccines in COVID-19 cannot be underestimated." In his view, although the vaccine barrier has not completely prevented the spread of the new crown virus, it has greatly reduced the toxicity of the virus and reduced the case fatality rate of infected people. How to guard against Ami kerong? The Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission pointed out that the citizens are invited to do the following in their daily life work: 1. Wearing a mask and wearing a mask is still an effective way to block the spread of the virus, and it is also applicable to the Aomi Kerong variant. Even if the full vaccination and vaccination of the booster injection have been completed, it is necessary to wear a mask in indoor public places, public transportation, etc. 2, wash hands frequently, ventilate more, especially when contacting domestic and foreign express parcels, wear masks and pay attention to hand hygiene. 3, do a good job of health monitoring when the new crown pneumonia suspected symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, etc., wear a mask, timely medical treatment. 4, avoid travel to medium and high risk areas At present, global understanding of the Semikron variant is still limited. Members of the public should minimize travel to medium- and high-risk areas, strengthen personal protection during travel, pay attention to hand hygiene, and reduce the chance of infection with the Aomi Kerong variant. 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