China News Agency, Beijing, December 19th. With the implementation of the 20th article on optimizing epidemic prevention and the implementation of the new 10th article, the number of infections in various parts of China continues to rise. How to deal with the negative impact of the increase in the number of infections on the economy?
The relevant person in charge of the Central Finance Office said in an interview with the media that the difficulties are real, temporary, and inevitable, and that the management of the transition period should be done carefully.
The person in charge said that since the outbreak of the epidemic, China has achieved major positive results in coordinating epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development.
With three years of arduous efforts, we have effectively dealt with the impact of the five waves of the global epidemic, effectively dealt with more than 100 domestic clusters of epidemics, and effectively protected people's lives and health.
In the past three years, China's economy has grown at an average annual rate of 4.5%, significantly higher than the world average.
The achievements of anti-epidemic and development are obvious to all and can stand the test of history.
"In the past, when the severe disease rate and fatality rate were high, it was necessary, correct, and responsible for us to strictly prevent the epidemic." The person in charge pointed out that at present, the virus is highly contagious, but the severe disease rate and fatality rate have been significantly reduced. , the main contradiction of epidemic prevention and control has changed, and we have used the past few years to strengthen the development and application of vaccines and drugs, and improve the level of vaccination and medical security.
Under such circumstances, we judge the situation and scientifically optimize the epidemic prevention measures. It is also necessary, correct, and responsible, which embodies the supremacy of the people and the supremacy of life.
According to the requirements of the Central Economic Work Conference, in accordance with the deployment of the Party Central Committee, optimize and adjust the epidemic prevention and control policies, strengthen coordination and connection, organize and implement them in an orderly manner, and smoothly pass through the epidemic period to ensure a smooth transition and social order stability.
The person in charge emphasized that a smooth transition is not only a requirement for public health, but also a requirement for economic operation.
To achieve a smooth transition, we must do a good job in the management of the transition period.
In order to cope with the impact and disturbance caused by the increase in the number of infections in the short term, the key at present is to do three things well: first, to better guarantee the medical treatment of the masses, and to avoid a large-scale run on medical resources.
The second is to ensure the stable operation of the industry, and the key links of the industrial chain supply chain cannot be interrupted.
The third is to do a good job in ensuring the supply and stable prices of medicines and important livelihood commodities, and there must be no supply cuts or sharp price increases.
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