Inter-provincial outings are not recommended
Recently, my country’s local confirmed cases and asymptomatic infections have grown rapidly, the epidemic has spread in many places, and the prevention and control situation is severe and complicated. It’s the Qingming holiday, what should I pay attention to when traveling? Relevant experts of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council gave authoritative suggestions.
Get more outdoor activities
In view of the severe and complicated situation of prevention and control, Lei Zhenglong, deputy director of the National Health Commission’s Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention, reminded that the Qingming holiday is approaching, and all localities must continue to strictly implement epidemic prevention and control measures, advocate a civilized and low-carbon sacrificial sweeping method, and strengthen Safe and orderly movement of people.
Lei Zhenglong said that everyone is encouraged to go outdoors for appropriate activities, breathe fresh air, and maintain a happy mood. But also pay attention not to gather indoors, wear masks, ventilate more, wash hands frequently, and work together to prevent epidemics and protect health.
Wu Zunyou, chief expert of epidemiology at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, reminded that when you go out for an outing, you must pay attention to implementing personal protective measures to reduce the risk of contracting the new crown. It is not recommended to do cross-provincial outings. For outings in provinces and cities, you must choose a good destination, especially for the epidemic situation in the destination.
In addition, for places where there is no epidemic, the best way to travel is to choose self-driving. If you take public transport, you must pay attention to personal protection on the way.
It is recommended to scan through the Internet
For the sacrificial sweeping activities, Wu Zunyou suggested that if it involves trans-provincial regions, it is not recommended to arrange traditional sacrificial sweeping activities, and modern electronic technology can be used to carry out sacrificial sweeping activities through the Internet. For non-trans-provincial sacrificial sweeping activities, be sure to understand the epidemic situation in the location of the cemetery, as well as the cemetery management regulations.
Relevant experts from the National Health and Health Commission reminded that during the Qingming Festival, you should not be careless when going to public places, and try to avoid going to places with dense crowds and poor ventilation.
In addition, experts say that vaccination against the new coronavirus is an effective means of protection. Those who have not been vaccinated should be vaccinated as soon as possible, and those who have not been fully vaccinated should be revaccinated as soon as possible. For those who are eligible for booster vaccination, the booster vaccination should be carried out as soon as possible at the specified interval.