LATEST! Thirteen provinces and municipalities report 440 confirmed cases and nine deaths.

The State Council Information Office held a press conference this morning to introduce prevention and control measures for COVID-19.

According to the latest news from the National Health and Wellness Commission, as of 24:00 on January 21, a total of 440 confirmed cases of pneumonia by novel coronavirus infection had been reported across 13 provinces (regions/municipalities) in China, and a total of nine deaths had been reported.

Three new fatalities, all in Hubei Province.

New confirmed cases of pneumonia by novel coronavirus numbered 149. One confirmed case was reported from Japan, three from Thailand, and one from South Korea. At present, 2,197 close contacts have been tracked, 765 have been released from medical observation, and 1,394 remain under observation.

The recent epidemic of pneumonia by novel coronavirus is spreading rampantly; thus the National Health Commission has issued Announcement No. 1, which categorizes the novel coronavirus as a Class B infectious disease under the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases while prescribing prevention and control measures according to the definition of Class A infectious diseases. Pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus infection is included in the management of quarantine infectious diseases under the Frontier Sanitary and Quarantine Law of the People's Republic of China.

For prevention of the novel coronavirus epidemic

Yourfield is on the move.

Mencius says: "A disadvantaged man can only cultivate his own virtue; finding advantage, one must bring benefit to the world." Yourfield have always striven to fulfill this social mission. Upon the initial outbreak, Yourfield, as a reserve unit of the city's Emergency Management Agency, stood out as one of active contributors helping the community with mask provisions.

At the dawn of the new year, Yourfield joined hands with the Volunteer Association of Help Group of Xiangtan Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. to engage in charity work.

Although it is tradition to visit friends and relatives during the Chinese New Year, one must be prudent in the prevention of illness and disease. At this time it is not enough to avoid infection for yourself; one must also prevent oneself from becoming a vector of transmission. Suggestions:

▪ It is best to avoid crowded places, or remember to wear a mask.

▪ Wash your hands as soon as possible upon returning home to avoid exposing your family to pathogens.

▪ Don't eat uninspected wildlife or raw foods, such as meat sold at roadside stalls.

I hope everyone will take precautions, return home safely, reunite with their families, and have a good year.

The Four Pillars of Good Health:

A positive mindset

Adequate and balanced nutrition

An appropriate level of activity

Sufficient and quality rest

Tip 1: Wearing a mask helps prevent disease

The virus is mainly spread via airborne droplets and physical contact. *Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission

Zhong Nanshan: It is not necessary to wear an N95 mask; a surgical mask can block most infected droplets from entering the respiratory tract and inflicting the novel coronavirus. Wearing a mask is still useful.

Criteria for mask selection are to be appropriate and based on science!

Choosing the right mask is important.

Wearing your mask properly is just as important!

P.S.: Especially in crowded or confined indoor workplaces or public places, please make sure you are doing your part for disease prevention!!!

Tip 2: In all situations, maintain a positive attitude and respond with the correct measures.

Tip 3: The WHO list of preventive measures

The World Health Organization has helpfully compiled a list of precautions, given here in these four charts.

The only way to get through challenging times is by working together.

Starting with me, starting now.

You can, I can, Wuhan can.

All hands on deck.

Unite as one to fight against the epidemic!

We can do this!