COVID-19 infections resurface? Experts say it is expected to last for 6-8 weeks.

According to the monitoring data released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention on May 8, the positivity rate of new coronavirus in emergency influenza-like cases during the monitoring period increased from 7.5% to 16.2%, and the positivity rate in hospitalized cases increased from 3.3% to 6.3%. The new coronavirus has become the leading pathogen for emergency room visits. Peng Jie, deputy director of the Infectious Diseases Department at Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University, said that the number of patients with respiratory symptoms in outpatient departments has been on the rise recently, with an increase in the absolute number of new coronavirus positive patients. From current clinical data, this round of new coronavirus infections is a natural phenomenon following a decrease in antibody levels in the body, with milder symptoms in infected individuals. However, caution is still needed for some patients with weakened immune systems, such as the elderly over 60 years old and those with underlying diseases. It is recommended that the public wear masks when going out to prevent cross-infections. This epidemic is not expected to last too long. It is predicted that the peak of infections will be reached around late May, and will last for a total of 6 to 8 weeks. However, the final decision should be based on the authoritative judgment of the disease control department.