Is the epidemic likely to break out one after another after the Spring Festival? Taiwanese doctor: Be mentally prepared for a round of epidemics

The "Epidemic Command Center" in Taiwan announced yesterday (February 3) that there were 22 new cases of local cases and 34 cases of overseas migration in Taiwan, a total of 56 cases. The outbreak of the new crown pneumonia Omiljung variant virus in Taiwan has broken out in many places, and the epidemic has been prolonged for many days by the logistics industry Riyi Company and Kaohsiung Port, which is still full of threats to the community. Huang Limin, president of the National Taiwan University Children's Hospital, said that the epidemic of the Omicron variant virus is difficult to control abroad, and it should not be too easy to control at home, and at present, the epidemic in Aomi Kerong is spreading in the community, it is difficult to stop, and now it may be necessary to let it circulate for a round.

Huang Limin

"The Omiljung outbreak has spread in the community and no outbreak is important." Huang Limin said that because whether it is a logistics industry or a port in Kaohsiung, the epidemic situation is now seen that can be traced, but there may be many virus transmissions that cannot be seen. "Now the epidemic is like an iceberg, floating on the surface of the water is the epidemic that you see, and there may be many unknown epidemics under the surface of the water, but they will always float up."

Huang Limin said that the epidemic should be immediately closed and calmed down, "feeling is not optimistic", especially after the Spring Festival, the epidemic may break out one after another, it will be delayed for a while, and even continue for more than 3 or 4 months.

Although the "command center" now has limited effect on the epidemic prevention measures to block the spread of the virus, the epidemic investigation, listing, and announcement of footprints for the known epidemic situation must continue. Huang Limin said that this can make the public more vigilant and avoid contact with the virus, even if exposed to the virus, the amount of virus is not high, the symptoms are mild, but everyone still needs to wear masks, wash their hands frequently, and reduce the risk of infection. (Lin Jingxian/Editor)