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Written by: Zhou Lixi
2020-02-11 02:49
Last updated: 2020-02-11 02:49The Sha Tin District Council held a special meeting on the 10th to discuss the government's intention to use Fo Tan Chun Yang Village, a public housing estate not yet occupied, as a quarantine centre. Many Members criticized the Government for not consulting the District Councils beforehand, and also pointed out that the Government's decision disappointed the prospective residents who had waited for many years. Xu Deyi, deputy director of the Food and Health Bureau, explained that before the epidemic situation, the government needs to prepare sufficient quarantine centers in a short time to cope with possible community outbreaks in the future. Junyang Village is suitable in terms of hardware support and location; as for other The use of land and methods, such as building a modular house, takes 1 to 2 months and cannot meet immediate needs.
During the period, several members of the lawsuit asked Xu Deyi to meet with prospective residents of Junyang Village outside the venue, but no response was received. When Xu left the meeting, several district members blocked him in front of the door.
Xu Deyi had previously received petitions from citizens regarding the incident. (Photo / Photo by Liang Huanmin)
At the meeting, many members questioned the government as to why cruise ships, Disney hotels, etc. were not considered as isolation centers. The DAB Lin Gangkun pointed out that the government's decision disappointed the prospective residents of Junyang Village and asked the government to shelve the decision. It also said that if the government could not find a suitable place as a quarantine center, it should ask the central government to help find a suitable location.
Xu Deyi responded that the government decided to requisition Junyang Village only in the middle and late last week. He said that he understands that the heads of households who are waiting to move into Junyang Village are facing difficulties. However, due to the tight time and the great change in the epidemic situation, the government must ensure that there is enough space for medical surveillance within a short period of time.
As for the existing camps, Xu Deyi emphasized that the government has considered measures such as building a combined house, but it still takes 1 to 2 months and cannot be considered for emergency considerations. The circulating air systems used by cruise ships and hotels may have the opportunity to spread the virus. Not a safe place to isolate.
The representative of the Housing Department, Li Fengyu, said that she understood the situation of those who were waiting for immigration, but she said that the authorities and those who were waiting for immigration had already stated that the time of occupancy had not been implemented. Separate arrangements for other public housing units. Liang Xilian, another representative of the Housing Department, said that there is still no specific timetable for when Chunyang Village will be used for the quarantine center.
A number of Shatin District Council members have protested outside the Sha Tin Rural Committee earlier, expressing their dissatisfaction that the government has not consulted the District Council. (Profile picture / Photo by Liang Huanmin)
Citizen Party Huang Wenxuan questioned the government's assessment of the need for isolation and the demand for isolation wards. Xu Deyi responded that many experts have used mathematical models to make estimates, but the estimates are based on a variety of different assumptions. He believes that accurate estimates are not possible, so the government can only be prepared at any time for Hong Kong to have a chance for a community outbreak.
Xu Deyi also explained that the unit room used as a quarantine center will provide relevant guidelines for quarantine when using it, and the unit will be disinfected after use. As for atomization, he emphasized that it only occurs in specific environments and limited spaces, such as pumping sputum and using atomizing drugs.
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The Democratic Party Zeng Suli questioned that there were designated clinics in all 18 districts of Hong Kong. How would the government diverge, especially when patients shared the place with expectant mothers and babies, and how to protect the safety of the people concerned.
Xu Deyi responded that not all people who go to designated clinics are patients with new type of coronavirus, and the role of designated clinics is to focus on people with mild symptoms, fever, etc.
At about 6 pm, when Xu Deyi planned to leave, several district councillors blocked the entrance of the conference hall to prevent him from leaving. Many demonstrators protested loudly outside the conference hall, and several riot police officers were on guard. Xu Deyi then left with the assistance of the police.
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