The World Health Organization earlier listed crown disease jn.1 mutant strains as "need to pay attention to mutation strains". He Beliang, director of the infection and infectious disease center of the University of Hong Kong, said that the transmission of mutant strains in JN.1 is fast, butThe proportion of severe illness after people infected with JN.1 variants is not high.
According to the Hong Kong News Agency, He Bailiang pointed out on Thursday (December 21) that JN.1 mutant strains have spread fast, and there are more cases in more than 40 countries or regions worldwide in the world.With reference to foreign experience, once there is a case input, the confirmed case will increase in a short time.
He said that although the proportion of severe illness after the current foreign experience is seen, the proportion of severe illness in the infection of JN.1 is not high, but a large number of cases in a short time will cause a great burden on the medical system.
He Bailiang called for high -risk groups, especially the elders, and should be vaccinated as soon as possible to reduce the chance of severe illness.The government must also check whether the community preparation is sufficient, including drugs and testing equipment.
The joint chairman of the Infectious Disease Consultant Committee of the Hong Kong Medical Association, Zeng Qiyin, suggested that the government can announce the confirmed number every other time, such as each or two weeks to let the entire society know and be vigilant;Distribution, such as bed distribution of public hospitals and isolation wards.
According to Reuters, due to the rapid transmission of JN.1 mutant strains in many countries, the World Health Organization is listed alone on Tuesday (December 19).At present, JN.1 mutant plants have low risk of additional public health to the world.
