How many degrees should the temperature exceed during the epidemic?

The average normal body temperature is between 36 and 37℃ (underarm). Over 37.3℃ means fever, 37.3 ~ 38℃ means low fever, and 38. 1 ~ 40℃ means high fever. Life is in danger at any time above 40℃.

Normal values: oral sublingual temperature is 36.3 ~ 37.2℃, rectal temperature is 36.5 ~ 37.7℃ higher than oral temperature (0.2 ~ 0.5℃), and axillary temperature is 36.0 ~ 37.0℃. The standard of normal body temperature is based on the value of most people, not the absolute value of individuals.

There are two common methods for measuring body temperature:

One is the contact measurement method represented by mercury thermometer, which is more accurate, but on the one hand, the measurement time is long, on the other hand, because the measurement process touches the human body, it needs disinfection after each use, which is not suitable for epidemic prevention and control or return to work.

The other is the non-contact type represented by infrared thermometer. Because infrared thermometer can reduce the probability of cross infection, and it is more convenient and faster than mercury thermometer, this temperature measurement method is widely used during the epidemic. This hand-held infrared thermometer is usually designed in the form of a gun, which can measure the body temperature safely and quickly by aiming at the forehead at a long distance.