The New Crown epidemic has had a serious global impact since its outbreak in early 2020. Recently, a number of cases of neocoronavirus infection have been detected in Hebei Province, and the epidemic prevention and control work has entered an emergency stage. In order to control the spread of the outbreak, eight places in Hebei are urgently looking for people in close proximity so that they can be isolated and treated.

What is a close contact?

A close contact person is someone who has had close contact with a person infected with the new coronavirus. Close contact includes the following:

- having been in the same space as an infected person for more than 2 hours;

- having eaten, lodged, or worked with an infected person***;

- having had physical contact or intimate contact with an infected person;

- having had a long conversation with an infected person at a distance of less than 1 meter.

How do I find a close contact?

To find close contacts, eight places in Hebei have taken the following measures:

1. Issuing notices

The Hebei Provincial Health and Wellness Commission has issued a notice asking all those who have been in close contact with infected people to report on their own initiative and go to the designated healthcare facilities for isolation and testing. Meanwhile, similar circulars have been issued around the country to strengthen screening and tracking of close contacts.

2. Finding through social media

Eight places in Hebei have issued notices through WeChat, Weibo and other social media platforms, calling on all possible close contacts to report on their own initiative. Information about infected people was also released through social media platforms in the hope that members of the public would provide clues to assist in the search for close contacts.

3. Utilizing big data technology

The eight Hebei districts are using big data technology to track and analyze the whereabouts of infected people in order to find possible close contacts. The whereabouts of close contacts are also tracked and analyzed so that timely isolation and treatment measures can be taken.

How can I protect myself?

In order to avoid becoming a close contact, we also need to take the following measures to protect ourselves:

1. Wear a mask

Wearing a mask is one of the most effective preventive measures against infection by the new coronavirus. Be sure to wear a mask in public *** situations, especially in crowded places.

2. Hand washing

Hand washing is one of the basic measures to prevent infection. After touching public **** objects or communicating with others, be sure to wash your hands in a timely manner and thoroughly clean them with soap or hand sanitizer.

3. Maintain social distance

Maintaining social distance is one of the important measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Try to avoid close contact with others in public *** situations and keep a distance of more than 1 meter.

4. Avoid traveling to high-risk areas

At present, areas where the outbreak is more serious, such as Wuhan and Beijing, should be avoided as much as possible. If it is necessary to travel to these areas, be sure to take protective measures to avoid becoming a close contact.

End

Epidemic prevention and control is a long-term and arduous task. The 8 places in Hebei are urgently looking for close contacts, aiming to control the spread of the epidemic as soon as possible. Each of us has the responsibility to contribute to the prevention and control of the epidemic, comply with the epidemic prevention measures, and protect our own health and the health of others.