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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) – China's current health level is lower than the same period last year, according to Chinese health authorities, citing the latest statistics on influenza surveillance .
The virus that has been detected so far during the influenza season in China is essentially a subtype H1N1, H3N2 and very few B strains associated with Victoria and Yamagata, the data showed.
According to the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention, most provinces and regions have now entered the influenza season from winter 2018 to spring 2019. This indicates a steady increase in influenza activity.
"Influenza surveillance data in Beijing indicates that we are at the peak of the flu season," said BANG Xing Hoo, deputy director of the Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control.
With respect to the prevention of influenza, she emphasized the importance of washing hands and covering the face when sneezing or coughing and encouraging older people and children to avoid overcrowded or overcrowded areas. poorly ventilated.
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