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2021-02

Health Tips for the New Year’s Day Holiday

Winter and spring are peak seasons for respiratory infectious diseases. At present, the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly overseas, while domestically, multiple sporadic and scattered local cases have emerged, with localized outbreaks occurring in certain regions. Health Tips for the New Year’s Day Holiday: 1. Each individual is the “primary person responsible” for epidemic prevention and control. Everyone should conscientiously abide by the epidemic prevention and control regulations set forth by their village (community) as well as by transportation, health, and other relevant authorities, and by public venues. 2. We encourage everyone to celebrate the holidays where they are, minimizing group meals, gatherings, and crowds. Family gatherings are recommended to be limited to no more than 10 people. 3. Reduce unnecessary travel; if you must go out, consider traveling during off-peak hours. Avoid non-essential outbound tourism. Long-distance travel is not recommended for special groups such as the elderly, individuals with chronic illnesses, and pregnant or postpartum women. While traveling, try to minimize contact with public objects, reduce the frequency and duration of meals, and closely monitor your health throughout the journey. 4. When going out, carry a mask with you at all times. Wear a mask when visiting public places such as hospitals, train stations, airports, shopping malls, supermarkets, and farmers’ markets; when using public transportation or enclosed elevators; or when coming into close contact—within 1 meter—with others. 5. Purchase cold-chain foods such as seafood and poultry and livestock products from reputable sources. When handling or preparing cold-chain foods, take proper personal protective measures and wash and disinfect your hands promptly. Cold-chain foods should be stored separately, and cooking utensils and tableware should be kept separate for raw and cooked items. Cold-chain foods must be thoroughly cooked; cooking utensils and tableware that have been used to handle cold-chain foods should be cleaned and disinfected promptly. 6. When dining out, choose restaurants or eateries that are reputable and maintain high standards of hygiene. Use communal chopsticks and serving spoons, and refrain from eating wild game. When shopping outside, try to use scan‑to‑pay methods whenever possible. For food delivery, opt for contactless delivery whenever feasible.

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2020-12

The National Health Commission held a video conference to comprehensively deploy COVID-19 prevention and control efforts for the winter and spring seasons.

On the afternoon of November 22, the National Health Commission convened a national video and teleconference for the health and wellness system, thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, carrying out the Party Central Committee and the State Council’s decisions and arrangements for COVID-19 prevention and control, reporting on the special inspection conducted by the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council regarding COVID-19 prevention and control during the autumn and winter seasons, and deploying measures to ensure that all localities continue to maintain unwavering vigilance in their efforts to prevent and control the epidemic during the winter and spring. Comrade Ma Xiaowei, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the National Health Commission, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. The conference emphasized that the epidemic prevention and control situation this winter and next spring remains severe and complex, with daunting and heavy tasks ahead. The Party Central Committee and the State Council attach great importance to this work; all cadres and staff across the system must earnestly study and deeply understand the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, resolutely overcome complacency, war-weariness,侥幸 mentality, and any tendency toward slackening, strictly implement the measures of “preventing imported cases and preventing resurgence within the country,” firmly safeguard the line of defense against COVID-19 during the winter and spring, consolidate the hard‑won achievements in epidemic prevention and control, build a reliable public health safety barrier for the people, and provide strong support for high‑quality economic and social development. The conference called for focusing on five key areas of work, drawing on recent findings from epidemic prevention and control efforts as well as from oversight inspections. First, strengthen epidemic monitoring and information reporting. Appropriately expand the scope of nucleic acid testing under the “all who should be tested, will be tested” policy, increase the frequency of regular testing, and ensure thorough screening, reporting, and referral of cases identified at fever clinics. When outbreaks are detected, reports must be made truthfully and in strict accordance with laws and regulations. Second, reinforce the dual approach of “people and goods” to prevent imported cases. For individuals entering the country through air ports, enhance professional and technical training for quarantine service personnel, standardize service delivery, and strengthen closed-loop management for pick-up, transfer, and home observation. At land ports, intensify efforts to identify and manage individuals entering illegally, while also reinforcing personal protective measures for high‑risk groups. Third, strengthen hospital‑acquired infection prevention and control. Leading officials from the Party and administrative bodies of medical institutions must take personal charge, refine prevention and control mechanisms, assign dedicated teams to specific responsibilities, and conduct regular inspections. Existing designated hospitals and fever clinics should undergo re‑evaluation; those that fail to meet the required standards must be resolutely canceled or promptly upgraded, with adequate equipment and staffing in place, and strict adherence to closed‑loop management requirements for patients with fever. A support mechanism should be established to mobilize personnel and equipment from large comprehensive hospitals. Fourth, strengthen emergency response to cluster outbreaks. Strictly implement the five key measures for handling cluster outbreaks. At the same time, medical institutions should carry out routine nucleic acid testing for all individuals who should be tested—such as outpatients, emergency patients, and inpatients—and fully leverage the role of third‑party nucleic acid testing institutions to ensure timely feedback on test results. Improve the emergency response mechanism based on “local jurisdiction, regional collaboration, and efficient coordination,” organize practical drills, and intensify training in disease control, medical care, testing, and epidemiological investigation. Give high priority to and further strengthen epidemiological investigation and source tracing efforts. Fifth, strengthen epidemic prevention and control before and after the Spring Festival holiday. Continue to adhere to the effective prevention and control measures implemented during last year’s Spring Festival and this year’s “May Day” and “National Day” holidays—reducing population mobility, minimizing travel risks, limiting gatherings, and reinforcing personal protection. Take targeted measures to prevent outbreaks from occurring and spreading in rural areas. At the conference, the Health Commissions of Shanghai Municipality, Yunnan Province, and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region shared their experiences and insights. Members of the Party Leadership Group of the National Health Commission, heads of various departments and bureaus within the Commission, the Commission’s Resident Inspection and Supervision Team, relevant directly affiliated units, and principal officials from hospitals under the Commission’s administration located in Beijing attended the meeting at the main venue. Principal officials from the Health Commissions of all provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government), separately planned cities, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, as well as heads of provincial-level disease control agencies, hospitals under the Commission’s administration located outside Beijing, tertiary general hospitals and children’s hospitals in provincial capitals and separately planned cities, attended the meeting at sub‑venues.

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2020-11

Hengbo was invited to attend the Annual Academic Conference on Pain of the Sichuan Medical Association.

The 15th Annual Academic Conference on Pain Medicine of the Sichuan Medical Association, jointly organized by the Pain Specialty Committee of the Sichuan Medical Association, the Academic Annual Meeting of the Pain Physicians Branch of the Sichuan Physicians Association, and the Huaxi Pain Specialist Alliance Forum, will be held in Chengdu tomorrow. The conference will cover a wide range of topics in the field of pain medicine, including discipline development and talent cultivation, as well as treatment approaches, minimally invasive interventional therapies guided by ultrasound, interpretation of expert consensus statements, and other related subjects. This year’s conference has invited renowned professors from Peking Tiantan Hospital, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University. Lecture speakers are drawn from top-tier medical institutions—including Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital—many of which are classified as Grade III Class A or even higher. Hengbo Medical provided participating experts with essential supplies such as masks and disinfectant solutions. Company staff assisted with registration. Hengbo Medical is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of medical therapeutic and physiotherapy/rehabilitation equipment. The company primarily produces two major product lines: the “Hengbo” brand millimeter wave therapy devices and microwave therapy machines (for both physiotherapy and treatment). For 17 years, Hengbo Medical has been dedicated to the research and production of high‑frequency electromagnetic wave medical devices.

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2020-11

When will the COVID-19 vaccine be available? How much will it cost? Here’s the official response!

On September 25, the State Council Information Office held a briefing attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Health Commission, and the National Medical Products Administration, as well as relevant experts, to provide an update on the progress of COVID-19 vaccine development. How is China’s COVID-19 vaccine program progressing? Wu Yuanbin, Director-General of the Department of Social Development at the Ministry of Science and Technology: At present, 11 COVID-19 vaccines in China have entered the clinical research phase, with three inactivated vaccines and one adenovirus-vector vaccine already in Phase III clinical trials. Other vaccines—including recombinant protein vaccines, mRNA vaccines, and attenuated influenza virus–vector vaccines—are rapidly advancing through Phase I/II clinical trials. The four vaccines currently in Phase III clinical trials are all progressing smoothly. When will China’s COVID-19 vaccines be approved for market launch? Yang Sheng, Head of the Drug Registration Division at the National Medical Products Administration: Before a vaccine can be launched, it must first complete preclinical studies and Phase I and Phase II clinical trials—and then pass Phase III clinical trials, demonstrating that the vaccine’s safety and efficacy meet established standards. In addition, commercial-scale validation must be completed to confirm that the vaccine intended for market release meets acceptable safety standards, while also establishing clear evidence of its efficacy and ensuring that its quality remains consistently controllable. The pace of Phase III clinical trial progress is influenced by numerous factors, such as the number of participants, the number of study groups, and the outcomes observed. Researchers will adopt a case‑by‑case approach to accelerate the timely launch of China’s COVID-19 vaccines. How long does protection from a COVID-19 vaccine last? Zeng Guang, Chief Epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Humanity has only been aware of the novel coronavirus for nine months. As for how long protection lasts after vaccination with each specific vaccine, extensive, long‑term research is still required. So far, serological monitoring of the earliest vaccinated participants in China has shown that antibody levels remain relatively high, suggesting that these vaccines may offer relatively long‑term protection. How many COVID-19 vaccines will China produce? Zheng Zhongwei, Head of the Vaccine R&D Task Force within the Scientific Research Task Force: According to estimates, by the end of this year, China’s annual vaccine production capacity could reach 610 million doses, and next year it could exceed 1 billion doses. We will divide the population into three categories: The first category comprises high‑risk groups, including medical and epidemic prevention personnel, staff working at border ports, personnel responsible for urban operations and public services, workers at large agricultural and sideline product markets and frozen food markets, as well as staff working in other public venues; The second category includes high‑risk individuals, such as the elderly, children, and people with underlying health conditions; The third category consists of the general population. In the future, vaccinations will be administered in the order of high‑risk groups, high‑risk individuals, and then the general population. How will China price its COVID-19 vaccines? Zheng Zhongwei, Head of the Vaccine R&D Task Force within the Scientific Research Task Force: The pricing of COVID-19 vaccines in China will adhere to their status as public goods—ensuring both accessibility and affordability, and remaining firmly within a range that the general public can accept. Do we still need to wear masks after getting vaccinated? Zeng Guang, Chief Epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: This winter and spring, in addition to COVID-19, we will also need to contend with influenza, adenovirus, and other respiratory infectious diseases—and no COVID-19 vaccine can claim 100% efficacy. More importantly, for most people, it may not be possible to receive a vaccine this coming winter and spring. Therefore, whether or not to wear a mask should be determined based on the local COVID-19 epidemic situation, the prevalence of other respiratory infections, ventilation conditions, and individual immune status. In particular, older adults, patients with chronic illnesses, and children should take extra precautions. In addition, we recommend continuing to maintain good habits such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and keeping a safe distance from others.

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2020-09

COVID-19 Prevention Tips During the National Day Holiday

As the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays approach, everyone can take this time to relax and unwind—but personal protective measures must not be neglected. Here are some reminders: ◆ At present, the COVID-19 epidemic in China is under effective control; however, the global pandemic situation remains severe. It is recommended that you avoid traveling across provincial borders, refrain from visiting medium‑ and high‑risk areas within China, and do not travel abroad (or leave the country). Plan your itinerary wisely and try to steer clear of crowded, densely populated areas. ◆ When you’re out and about, be sure to practice good personal hygiene: wear a mask when riding public transportation or in enclosed spaces with large crowds, carry portable hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and other hygiene supplies with you, and wash and disinfect your hands frequently. While enjoying your outings, pay attention to traffic safety, food safety, infectious disease prevention, and drowning prevention; also be sure to stay informed about weather changes and take precautions against natural disasters. ◆ When you go out, try to avoid visiting commercial internet cafes, KTVs, bars, dance halls, and similar venues where large numbers of people gather. Keep an eye on your own health and that of your family members—should you experience any discomfort such as coughing, fever, or diarrhea, seek medical attention promptly.

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