COVID-19 Infection Situation Update: Slight Increase in COVID Positivity Rate Among Flu-Like Cases

COVID-19 Infection Situation Update: Slight Increase in COVID Positivity Rate Among Flu-Like CasesRecently, there has been a slight increase in the rate of COVID-19 positivity among flu-like cases globally. This trend is being observed worldwide, according to the World Health Organization's "Latest Situation on COVID-19" report released on July 15th

COVID-19 Infection Situation Update: Slight Increase in COVID Positivity Rate Among Flu-Like Cases

Recently, there has been a slight increase in the rate of COVID-19 positivity among flu-like cases globally. This trend is being observed worldwide, according to the World Health Organization's "Latest Situation on COVID-19" report released on July 15th.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC) in its "National Novel Coronavirus Infection Situation in June 2024" report published on July 10th, also revealed a slight fluctuating increase in the positivity rate of COVID-19 in flu-like cases. Notably, the proportion of the COVID-19 variant JN.1 has increased.

XDV, a sub-lineage of the COVID-19 variant JN.1, is a recombinant between XDE (GW.5.1 and FL.13.4) and JN.1. Existing research indicates that compared to the JN.1 variant, the XDV variant has not shown significant changes in transmissibility, pathogenicity, or immune escape ability.

Trends in Variant Distribution of Locally Acquired COVID-19 Cases Nationwide

[Image: From the Chinese CDC's "National Novel Coronavirus Infection Situation (June 2024)"]

Jiangmen CDC Warm Reminders

While there is a slight fluctuation in the COVID-19 infection situation recently, citizens should avoid excessive anxiety and panic. Currently, preventive measures against COVID-19 infection are increasingly mature, and citizens can effectively address current epidemic risks by taking measures to deal with common respiratory infections.

The following measures can effectively reduce the risk of infection:

• Wear masks: Masks are an important measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wearing masks is recommended when visiting crowded places.

• Wash hands frequently: Maintain hand hygiene. Wash your hands promptly after touching public objects and returning home.

• Strengthen ventilation: Ensure good ventilation indoors. Open windows regularly for ventilation and allow fresh air to enter.

• Seek medical attention promptly if symptoms occur: If you experience symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough, difficulty breathing, or loss of smell and taste, it is recommended that you wear a mask and seek medical attention promptly.

For key populations, it is necessary to conduct daily health monitoring and protection, early identification, and intervention in the event of risks.

Conclusion

Currently, the COVID-19 infection situation remains dynamic. Citizens should be vigilant and take personal precautions, stay informed about official information, and respond rationally to the pandemic. We believe that through scientific prevention and control measures, we can overcome the pandemic and restore normal production and life order.

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