On March 25, the 54th news conference on disease prevention and control was held in Guangzhou. At the meeting, some media asked if the imported cases in Guangzhou can determine whether they were infected before returning to China or on the way back to China. How do you assess the risks for those who are considering returning?
In response, Zhang Zhoubin, deputy director of the Guangzhou Centers for Disease Control and Response responded, “At present, we have found overseas imported cases. Through our detailed epidemiological investigations, we can basically determine that they are infected overseas. But for foreign epidemics, With continuous development, the risk of infection is increasing on the way home. For those who are considering returning to China, they should carefully consider whether to return. ”
How to judge the risk? Zhang Zhoubin said that the route of transmission of COVID-19 virus pneumonia should be judged: COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets and close contact.
He suggested that if there is an independent residence abroad with sufficient living supplies, there is actually no need to take the risk and stay on the plane for more than ten hours to return to the country.
“If you must return to China, then my suggestion is to put protection first on the journey and second on food and drink, especially on airplanes. If conditions allow, wear N95 masks throughout the flight. During the flight , Especially on short and medium-haul flights, it is recommended to overcome the difficulties, try to be ‘no eating, no drinking, no chatting’, and keep quiet. If necessary, be sure to wash your hands or use hands-free hand sanitizer to clean your hands before touching your mouth and nose Eyes. “Zhang Zhoubin emphasized.