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New Coronary Pneumonia·Live Broadcast | 6 more confirmed cases, 5 cases imported from 22-year-old construction site workers, the source of infection is unknown

2020-09-27T08:50:50.876Z


The third wave of COVID-19 in Hong Kong stabilized. Today (27th) there were 6 new cases in Hong Kong, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 5,066. Among the new cases, 5 were imported from abroad and the remaining 1 was local infection, but the source of infection is unknown. The newly diagnosed 22-year-old man involved in the incident lives in Hengchang Building, Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po and works as a site level worker. The victim recently worked at the Mutai Street site in Kai Tak. Ten colleagues had rest and dine together. Nine people were classified as close contacts and sent for quarantine. One person tested positive. The authorities will arrange for more than 500 people on the site to be tested, and the victim’s building has been sent to the residents for testing.


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Written by: Chen Jiayi

2020-09-27 08:00

Last update date: 2020-09-27 16:43

The third wave of COVID-19 in Hong Kong stabilized. Today (27th) there were 6 new cases in Hong Kong, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 5,066.

Among the new cases, 5 were imported from abroad and the remaining 1 was local infection, but the source of infection is unknown.

The newly diagnosed 22-year-old man involved in the incident lives in Hengchang Building, Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po and works as a site level worker.

The victim recently worked at the Mutai Street site in Kai Tak. Ten colleagues had rest and dine together. Nine people were classified as close contacts and sent for quarantine. One person tested positive.

The authorities will arrange for more than 500 people on the site to be tested, and the victim’s building has been sent to the residents for testing.

[16:32]

Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Disease Division of the Center for Health Protection, Department of Health,

said:

As of midnight today, there have been 6 new confirmed cases in the past 24 hours, with case numbers from #5061 to #5067.

Five of the new cases are imported cases.

There is only one local infection case, which is a case of unknown source of infection.

The newly diagnosed 22-year-old man lives in Hang Cheong Building, Tai Nan Street, Sham Shui Po, and works as a site levelling technician.

The victim recently worked on the Mutai Street site in Kai Tak. 10 colleagues had rest and dine together. 9 people were classified as close contacts and sent to the hospital for quarantine. 2 of them were unwell and sent to the hospital.

There are about 500 people working at the site involved, but there is not much contact with the confirmed person.

The authorities have distributed bottles for testing to the site personnel involved, and have also distributed sample bottles to the residents of the building where the victim is living.

▼Reopening of premises and relaxation measures starting on September 25▼

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▼The Association of Pharmacists for Influenza or Increasing the Transmission of New Coronary Pneumonia Advocates the Public to Get Flu Vaccination as soon as possible

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Influenza or increase the spread of new coronary pneumonia by 2 to 2.5 times the Association of Pharmacists: Get the flu vaccine as soon as possible

[14:04] The novel coronavirus epidemic has not yet subsided, and Hong Kong is about to enter the peak of winter flu. International studies have found that influenza infection may increase the risk of transmission of new coronary pneumonia.

A survey conducted by the Hong Kong Institute of Hospital Pharmacists recently found that 70% of parents hope to choose a nasal spray flu vaccine to reduce the droplets produced by crying during traditional injections.

The society recommends that in order to reduce the chance of contracting new coronary pneumonia, people of all ages should get the flu vaccine as soon as possible. It is also recommended that kindergartens can use the nasal spray vaccine to increase the vaccination rate.

New arrivals accept 10,000 yuan subsidy from today

[13:54] The Community Care Fund grants 10,000 yuan of subsidy to low-income new arrivals and accepts applications today (27). 17 Bank of China branches are open today to accept citizen application forms.

The reporter visited the Bank of China branch in Sham Shui Po this morning to observe that about 30 people were waiting before the door opened. When the bank opened, the front row of citizens rushed to enter the bank. There was a slight push, and then the staff mediated and entered the bank. .

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Law Chi-kwong, went to the bank and staff to learn about the work situation.

Some people in the queue said that they were happy that the government cares about new arrivals. Others said that they had never received any government benefits before. This is the first time they have helped their lives.

▼Care Fund's distribution of 10,000 yuan to low-income new arrivals in Hong Kong bank statement ▼

New crown pneumonia | The preliminary work of the temporary hospital has been carried out Huang Weilun: It is expected to be completed within 4 months

[12:50] The government earlier announced the construction of a temporary hospital next to the AsiaWorld-Expo to respond to changes in the epidemic.

The Secretary for Development, Wong Wai Lun, stated in his blog today (27) that the temporary hospital has already started the preliminary work. The hospital will be constructed using the "Assembly Synthetic" (MiC) construction technology. It is expected to be completed within 4 months and will be able to accommodate over 800 Negative air pressure ward with 1 hospital bed, and related medical facilities.

[11:00] It is reported that among the 6 new pneumonia cases newly added today, the source of infection in 1 case is unknown. The Center for Health Protection will explain the details in the afternoon epidemic press conference.

Overview of yesterday:

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Hong Kong Airlines launches a 30% part-time plan to reduce crew salaries and faces "permanent measures" if they refuse to participate

National Testing|Huasheng today dismantled the gas film laboratory equipment and moved it to the warehouse for central settlement of expenses

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