Which countries are classified as affected areas?

An epidemic area is a specific area where an infectious disease may spread. The World Health Organization and governments will issue a list of affected areas. Currently, many countries such as China, the United States, Japan, South Korea and parts of Europe are classified as epidemic areas. The list of epidemic areas is dynamically adjusted according to the development of epidemic situation and the effect of prevention and control.

I. Overview of the Concept of Epidemic Areas

Refers to specific areas where an outbreak of an infectious disease is at risk of spreading, These areas may include cities, villages, or larger geographical areas across national borders, The criteria for the classification of epidemic areas vary according to the type of epidemic and route of transmission.

The identification of epidemic areas is often based on the results of disease surveillance and epidemiological investigations in order to take timely control measures to prevent the further spread of the epidemic. The epidemic area may cover the specific area where the case is located, or it may extend to the place of residence of people who have close contact with the case.

In affected areas, the government and health departments will implement strict isolation measures to limit the movement of people, suspected cases of isolation treatment, Close contacts to track and observe, while increasing vaccination and health education efforts to control the spread of the epidemic.

Division of epidemic areas of the World Health Organization (WHO )

WHO will update the list of epidemic areas from time to time according to the global epidemic situation and the results of epidemiological investigation.

The number of cases, the speed of transmission and the variation of virus are considered in the division of epidemic area.

The list covers countries and regions and is designed to provide guidance on global public health.

WHO will also adjust the list according to changes in the epidemic to ensure real-time information.

Division of epidemic areas of the World Health Organization (WHO )

The list of affected areas covers countries with outbreaks of highly pathogenic pathogens, areas where outbreaks are severe or difficult to control, and those facing public health challenges.

The list of affected areas may include specific cities that are the focus of attention because of the concentration of cases or inadequate control measures.

The list of epidemic areas will also be updated in real time according to the development of the epidemic situation to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information.

The establishment of the list of epidemic areas will help the global health organization to effectively monitor and respond to the epidemic, and reduce the negative impact of the epidemic on human health and social economy.

Division of epidemic areas of the World Health Organization (WHO )

3. The following countries are classified by WHO as affected Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Indonesia, Philippines, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Mexico, United States, Canada.

Parts of these countries face serious epidemic challenges, including but not limited to Ebola, polio, malaria and Zika.

It is worth noting that the division of these epidemic areas is not fixed, WHO will adjust the scope and list of epidemic areas according to the development and changes of the epidemic.

List of epidemic areas published by governments

According to the epidemic development and prevention and control strategy, governments issue the list of epidemic areas and adjust it in time to deal with the change of epidemic situation.

The list includes areas with severe outbreaks and areas where outbreaks are likely to spread.

According to the epidemic data, the government updates the list of epidemic areas in real time to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information.

The publication of the list of epidemic areas is designed to remind people of personal protection and reduce the risk of epidemic spread.

Governments have strengthened international cooperation to jointly address the global epidemic challenge by publishing the list of epidemic areas.

The publication of the list of epidemic areas is of great significance for the prevention and control of global epidemic situation.

List of epidemic areas published by governments

The French Government lists several cities as affected areas. Including Paris, Marseille and Lyon; CDC updated the list of affected areas, Texas, Florida and Arizona were added; Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya were declared affected by the Japanese Government; Seoul, Busan and Inchon are listed as affected areas; the Italian Government has added cities such as Milan, Rome and Naples to the list.

The UK Government listed cities including London, Manchester and Birmingham as affected areas, The Spanish Government added Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia to the list of affected areas; the German Government added Berlin, Cities such as Hamburg and Munich declared as affected areas; the Dutch government added Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague to the list.

The Australian Government listed cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as affected areas, The Canadian government added Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal to the list of affected areas; the Brazilian government added Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro and Belo Horizonte and other cities declared epidemic areas.

List of epidemic areas published by governments

The epidemic situation in China is changing dynamically, and some provinces such as Hubei and Hunan are classified as epidemic areas.

Serious epidemic in the United States, New York, California and other states declared a state of emergency.

European countries Italy, Spain, Germany and other countries severe epidemic, a number of cities are classified as epidemic areas.

Other parts of Asia, Japan, South Korea, India and other countries have also experienced outbreaks, some areas are classified as affected areas.

There have also been outbreaks in some African countries, such as South Africa and Egypt, and some areas are classified as affected areas.

South America Brazil, Argentina and other countries severe epidemic, a number of cities are classified as epidemic areas.

List of epidemic areas published by governments

The rapid development of the epidemic in the United States, a number of states have declared a state of emergency, some areas are defined as affected areas.

London and surrounding areas have been listed as high-risk areas in the UK as the number of cases has soared.

France epidemic rebound, Paris and other major cities and their surrounding areas are listed as key epidemic areas.

Germany epidemic continued to spread, some areas have been upgraded to red epidemic areas, the implementation of strict control measures.

Italy repeated epidemic, a number of cities and regions were classified as epidemic areas, the implementation of blockade measures.

Spain's severe epidemic situation, Madrid and other major cities and their surrounding areas are classified as high-risk epidemic areas.

Japan's epidemic rebounded, Tokyo and other major cities and their surrounding areas were listed as key epidemic areas.

South Korea outbreak again, Seoul and other major cities and surrounding areas are classified as epidemic areas.

The epidemic continues to spread in Russia, Moscow and other major cities and their surrounding areas are classified as high-risk epidemic areas.

List of epidemic areas published by governments

Japan epidemic dynamic changes, some areas face the risk of epidemic areas.

South Korea pays close attention to the epidemic trend, some areas as the scope of epidemic areas.

In the United States, specific areas may become affected, depending on the progress of the outbreak.

Italy severe epidemic, some areas were included in the list of affected areas.

List of epidemic areas published by governments

The epidemic situation in South Korea is changeable, and some areas are at risk of epidemic areas.

Strict border control in the United States, some states as epidemic areas to strengthen prevention and control.

The epidemic in Italy continues to spread and many places have been declared epidemic areas.

French city outbreak is severe, some areas are classified as epidemic areas to implement isolation.

Spain's severe epidemic situation, a number of cities as epidemic areas to strengthen control.

The outbreak continues in the UK, with some areas severely restricted as affected areas.

Germany serious epidemic, some areas as epidemic areas to strengthen prevention and control.

Japan epidemic rebound, some areas as epidemic areas to strengthen isolation.

The epidemic situation in India is spreading rapidly, and most of them are classified as epidemic areas.

List of epidemic areas published by governments

The epidemic situation in big cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt is severe, and some areas have been upgraded to epidemic areas.

Milan, Rome, Naples and other cities and adjacent areas of the epidemic continued, a number of areas are classified as affected areas.

Madrid, Barcelona and other major cities serious epidemic, a number of provinces are classified as epidemic areas.

Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities worsening epidemic situation, some areas have been classified as epidemic areas.

London, Manchester and other major cities serious epidemic situation, a number of areas are classified as epidemic areas.

Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other major cities continued the epidemic, some areas are classified as epidemic areas.

Brussels, Ghent and other cities Serious epidemic, a number of regions have been upgraded to epidemic areas.

The epidemic worsened in cities such as Athens and Thessaloniki, with some areas classified as affected areas.

Lisbon, Porto and other major cities serious epidemic, a number of regions have been classified as epidemic areas.

The epidemic continues in cities such as Vienna and Salzburg, with some areas classified as affected areas.

Zurich, Geneva and other major cities serious epidemic, a number of regions have been upgraded to epidemic areas.

Dynamic adjustment of the list of epidemic areas

The epidemic situation twists and turns, the prevention and control results appear, the epidemic area list is constantly updated.

Real-time monitoring, accurate policy, to ensure that the list adjustment of scientific and effective.

Dynamic adjustment, designed to provide the public with the most accurate health risk information.

Dynamic adjustment of the list of epidemic areas

When the epidemic is effectively controlled, the list of affected areas may be lifted and people's lives gradually return to normal.

As vaccination rates improve, the list of affected areas will gradually be reduced.

Once the outbreak is fully contained, the list of affected areas will cease to exist and people will enjoy greater freedom.

The dynamic adjustment of the list of epidemic areas reflects that China attaches great importance to the prevention and control of epidemic situation.

After the epidemic has been effectively controlled, all localities will actively carry out economic recovery and social reconstruction.

Dynamic adjustment of the list of epidemic areas

List of affected areas faces tweak amid new outbreak

List updated and expanded in response to spread of outbreak

Dynamic adjustment to ensure epidemic prevention measures keep up with the development of epidemic situation