218 confirmed coronavirus patients in China have recovered, discharged from hospitals: Chinese envoy
No less than 218 patients diagnosed with the new coronavirus strain have recovered and then left the hospital in China, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said on Friday. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sun Weidong said that the coronavirus is generally preventable, controllable and curable and that the Chinese system allows it to mobilize all the resources for big tasks.
He said that the Chinese government and people are doing everything possible to fight the epidemic. “I can tell you that this evening, 218 confirmed patients have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals. You can see that the epidemic is generally preventable, controllable and curable. The Chinese system allows us to mobilize all the resources for big companies” said the ambassador. .
He said that China had full confidence and the ability to win the battle against the epidemic and that the country was now in a critical period of epidemic control. “We have found confirmed cases in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in mainland China, as well as in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan,” said the envoy. Noting that Chinese President Xi Jinping has attached great importance and given several important instructions since the start of the epidemic, he said that the CCP Central Committee has set up a leading group for comprehensive prevention and control. of the epidemic. “The Chinese government and people are doing everything in their power to fight the epidemic. The central and local governments have implemented a comprehensive, multi-level prevention and control system focused on the city of Wuhan and Hubei Province. We are advancing the battle transparently in a transparent, scientific and orderly manner, “he said. “We are now strengthening the treatment of cases to reduce severe and fatal cases. We have established a national group of experts on scientific research to accelerate the development of vaccines,” he said. The envoy said that the approval process and clinical use of drugs that have proven to be effective against the virus have been speeded up. “The State Council of China has established a unified national shipping system for epidemic prevention and control equipment to coordinate the timely dispatch of medical personnel, medical supplies and necessities daily, “he said. Speaking of Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, the envoy said it was the central area of prevention and control. “Wuhan is at the origin of the epidemic and the main area of prevention and control. In order to contain the spread of the epidemic, Wuhan has put in place restrictions for urban transport and the movement of people in order to curb the spread of the virus in larger areas., “he said. “These are strict, decisive but necessary measures to control the epidemic in order to bring the situation back to normal as soon as possible,” he added. Noting that the Chinese government has mobilized domestic resources and opened green channels to ensure the supply of medical and living supplies to Hubei, the envoy said, “All supermarkets are open, commodity prices are supplies and basic necessities are sufficient in Wuhan. “He also urged people not to panic or exaggerate by saying that” if you follow professional advice, your health and safety could be assured. ” The envoy said that the Chinese government is extending all possible aid to Wuhan and Hubei to fight the epidemic. “Entrusted by President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Keqiang traveled to Wuhan to give directions on prevention and control activities. As of January 30, more than 50 medical teams with more than 6,000 doctors and nurses were arrived in Hubei to support the fight against the epidemic. Donations of money and materials have poured into the region, “he said.