The mainland has gradually relaxed its anti-epidemic measures against the new crown epidemic. Last month, schools at all levels canceled the mandatory mask order. However, the mask orders on public transportation such as subways vary from place to place. Zhong Nanshan, a well-known respiratory expert, said that starting this month, except for special places such as hospitals, it is recommended that masks can be removed. He also believes that there will still be a new crown epidemic in the future, but it will not become a nationwide epidemic.
Zhong Nanshan attended the research and development seminar on the new crown oral drug Lai Tewei tablets that was approved for conditional listing last Friday. , it is not appropriate to force wearing masks anymore. He clarified, “If you wear a mask for a long time, the lack of nasal stimulation will be detrimental to the development of resistance.” Therefore, as long as conditions permit, it is recommended that masks should no longer be worn from this month, except in special environments such as hospitals.
As for whether the new crown epidemic will spread again on a large scale, Zhong Nanshan explained that the State Council’s joint prevention and control mechanism announced at the press conference that the epidemic is basically over, referring to the peak infection in December last year. He asserted, “I think the new crown epidemic will continue to appear, but It won’t be nationwide, it should be localized. At present, the research and development of many new crown drugs and vaccines is to be prepared for possible follow-up epidemics.”
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/China/Zhong Nanshan-There is still a local epidemic-removal of masks is conditional from this month/369637?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral