Optimizing epidemic prevention and control strategies and medical treatment guidelines

Supported by the government and in partnership with their international counterparts, Chinese medical institutions have taken relentless efforts to improve medical treatment of patients and made remarkable achievements.

1.Adapting prevention and control strategies to latest developments

The 4th edition of the Guidelines for COVID-19 Prevention and Control emphasizes the importance of effective mobilization and timely coordination among all medical institutions and underscores the imperative of adherence to the principles of "early detection, early reporting, early diagnosis, early quarantine, and early treatment.

2. Enhancing capacity of pathogen detection and clinical diagnosis, choosing treatment sites according to patients' conditions

Effective quarantine is most important for epidemic containment; and the improvement of detection diagnosis rates is key to patient identification.

3. In relentless search of effective medicines and treatment options

Medical research institutions and pharmaceutical companies around the world have been engaged in the endeavor to find the most effective treatment and drugs.

4. Exploring TCM's unique advantages

Apart from Western medicine and medical treatment, medical institutions in China are also exploring what role TCM can play in the fight against the virus.

5. Providing timely support for psychological well-being of the public

Psychological crisis intervention is also included as part of the effort to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the psychological well-being of eligible people.

(Source: A report by Shanghai Institute for International Studies)