BEIJING: Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan urged solid and meticulous COVID-19 prevention and control work in Beijing in order to contain the spread of the epidemic as soon as possible.
Sun made the remarks during an inspection tour of the COVID-19 prevention and control work in the national capital, where she visited sites hit by the latest wave of infections — two bars in Chaoyang District.
Sun learned about local efforts in epidemiological investigation and tracing, the identification of individuals faced with potential infection and related restrictions, and the handling of key outbreak sites.
The vice premier also visited the city’s headquarters for COVID-19 response, heard a report on coordinated epidemiological investigation efforts, and held a meeting on quickening the implementation of COVID-19 control measures.
Sun stressed adhering to the dynamic zero-COVID approach, focusing on key aspects, and putting in place holistic, science-based and targeted measures in a quick and flexible manner.
The quality and efficiency of work in various areas, including epidemiological investigation and transportation and isolation of cases, must be further enhanced, Sun said.
Noting the complexity of the latest outbreak, Sun urged further city-wide coordination to ensure that control measures are carried out without delay, with priority being given to speed.
COVID-19 control measures should be adjusted in line with the changing epidemic situation and focus on key areas in a solid and meticulous manner, she said. –Agencies
