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Written by: Zheng Cuibi
2020-08-15 18:35
Last update date: 2020-08-15 19:42The new crown pneumonia epidemic has not stopped. Today (15th) there are 46 new cases in a single day, 39 of which are local infections, and 12 cases without source, accounting for 30%. Dr. Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, pointed out that the epidemic is slowly declining, but the actual number is still high, and there are still many cases of no source. She believes that the government's restrictions have no room for relaxation. "If the measures are relaxed, it is predicted. There will be a rebound."
On the weekend, Zhang Zhujun urged the public to reduce their outings. "If there are more people (going out) on weekends, it will have an impact on the epidemic, and there will be a rebound at any time. The social activities of the recently confirmed cases have been non-stop, and there are gatherings, so they are worried. "
On weekends, Zhang Zhujun (left) will call on the public to reduce their outings. (Photo by Liao Yanxiong)
The increase of 46 cases is only the second lowest in a month
Today, 46 cases were confirmed in a single day. Among them, 39 cases were local infections. There are still 12 cases without source, accounting for 30%. There are about 30 preliminary confirmed cases.
A review of records found that since July 16, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has continued to be at a high level. Although there have been signs of a decline recently, the number of confirmed cases in only 3 days was below 50. The 46 cases recorded today are only the second lowest in a month. Level.
▼In the third wave, the government has extended the restrictions on gatherings and banned food in the evening market.▼
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Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the epidemic is slowly declining, but the actual number is still high, and there are still many cases with no source, reflecting invisible transmission. "Although the number of epidemics seems to be slowly falling, the true numbers are all very high. At least 12 cases are without source. Case...We don’t rule out the possibility of a rebound at any time, especially if there are super-spreaders, and many high-risk places are spreading, there may be a rebound."
She bluntly said that there is no room for relaxing restrictions, including the ban on dine-in. "If the measures are relaxed, there will be a rebound." She said the government will consider different factors. From a public health perspective, fewer cases are better.
When asked about the impact of many citizens going out shopping today on the epidemic, Zhang Zhujun pointed out, "Although people have been urged to work in houses and enterprises during the epidemic for many times, they have always seen more people on the street. The change may affect the downward trend. It is much slower. If there are more people on the weekend, it will have an impact on the epidemic, and the numbers will rebound at any time.” In the recent confirmed cases, many people continue to participate in social activities, which made her feel worry.
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