Cluster epidemic refers to two or more confirmed cases in a small area, such as a family, a construction site and a unit, within 14 days. And there is the possibility of interpersonal transmission caused by close contact between cases, or the possibility of infection caused by the same exposure. This situation is called a cluster epidemic.

Suggestions on prevention and control of clustering epidemic

In the case of infectious diseases or food and water pollution, clustering epidemic may occur. If there is a cluster epidemic of infectious diseases, we should pay attention to the following points: live alone as far as possible, reduce personal contact, pay attention to personal protection, ventilate the room, wash your hands frequently and disinfect regularly to reduce the occurrence of cluster epidemic.

experts in the industry pointed out that cluster activities are the main factor leading to cluster epidemic, and the prevention and control of cluster epidemic is the difficulty in epidemic prevention and control in various places at present, so we should improve our self-vigilance and take less part in cluster activities.

Family needs for prevention and control of cluster epidemic

1. Family gatherings and dinners are strictly prohibited. Townships (streets) and villages (communities) should strengthen the awareness that individuals are the first responsible persons for epidemic prevention and control, strengthen the construction of family, family style and family education, guide the masses to self-discipline, self-control and self-management, implement the main responsibilities of families and individuals, and consciously resist family gathering activities.

2. Neighborhood visits are strictly prohibited. Villages and towns (streets) and villages (communities) should vigorously publicize the provisions prohibiting family gathering activities during the epidemic prevention and control period, and guide the residents to supervise each other and control the building doors and courtyard doors by setting up special telephones for supervising and reporting the epidemic prevention and control work.