The latest research by the University of Hong Kong found that epidemic prevention measures such as comprehensive wearing of masks can help reduce the incidence of septicemia in the community caused by enveloped bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus pneumoniae, and the consumption of antibiotics by the public has also been significantly reduced. Respiratory pathogens are more likely to rebound with control measures.
Ye Baiqiang, clinical associate professor of the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Sciences at the University of Hong Kong, said on a radio program this morning (7th) that it is expected that another wave of new crown outbreaks may occur in winter, and it will hit the peak of influenza. At that time, people with weakened immunity include children and children. The elderly will have a higher chance of being infected, so it is still necessary for all people to continue to wear masks.
However, if the influenza peak period in winter is over and the epidemic situation eases, and the vaccination rate of all age groups exceeds 95%, the whole people will no longer need to wear masks.
Ye Baiqiang, who attended the TV program "Millennium" today, said that the study reviewed the data of the past 10 years and found that the non-drug interventions, infection prevention and control measures carried out by the public, especially the full wearing of masks for a long time, effectively reduced the occurrence of influenza. Rate.
He predicted that another wave of new crown outbreaks will occur in winter, and it will hit the peak of influenza. Younger children and the elderly will be more susceptible to infection, so special care needs to be taken. All people should still wear masks in public places. .
Call on children to get injections as soon as possible to strengthen the protection of schools and communities
He said that the new crown epidemic is entering a new stage, encouraging students to return to school, and face-to-face teaching can also increase the chance of children being exposed to mucosal viruses and bacteria, and simultaneously strengthen their immunity.
He once again called for children to be vaccinated as soon as possible, to push the vaccination rate to over 90%, and to strengthen the protection of schools and communities.
Ye Baiqiang pointed out that close contact with family members is the main way for Hong Kong children and young people to contract the new crown virus.
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Ye pointed out that if the influenza peak period in winter has passed, and the epidemic has eased, and the vaccination rate of all age groups reaches over 95%, all preventive measures can be relaxed, that is, citizens will no longer need to wear masks as soon as January next year.
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