Good afternoon, media friends! Welcome to the press conference organized by the National Health Commission.

Since New Year's Day, the number of fever clinics in medical institutions across the country has shown a fluctuating downward trend. The current respiratory diseases are still dominated by influenza, COVID-19 infection is at a low level, and medical services are generally stable and orderly.

With the approaching winter and Spring Festival holidays, large-scale population movements and gatherings may accelerate the spread of respiratory diseases. We need to do a good job in monitoring and early warning, strengthen the management of key places, and prevent and control key links. Timely provide health consultation and referral guidance to key populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, children, and patients with chronic underlying diseases, and provide convenient conditions for their vaccination.

We should actively allocate medical resources, optimize the medical treatment process, and ensure the supply of medical supplies. Reserve medical resources for common sports injuries, accidents and injuries, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular emergencies during holidays to ensure timely and effective treatment for patients.

Since the New Year holiday, cross regional tourism between the north and south has become popular. Tourists traveling from south to north can fully experience different natural environments and cultural atmospheres. There are significant climate differences between the north and south, so it is important to pay attention to destination and weather changes along the way, as well as road safety. It is important to pay attention to physical health, keep warm and protected from cold, and take precautions against frostbite and colds, as well as prevent slipping and falling.

Pay attention to dietary hygiene during the journey. Continue to adhere to good hygiene habits such as wearing masks scientifically, washing hands frequently, maintaining regular ventilation, and maintaining social distancing, and promptly identify and seek medical attention when respiratory symptoms occur.