Coronavirus disease. Latest | Approximately 5 confirmed cases found by temporary testing centers of unknown origin

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Written by: Lao Minyi, Kwong Xiaobin, Kong Fanxu, Li Enci, Zheng Cuibi, and McKain

2020-10-20 07:00

Last update date: 2020-10-20 11:47

The confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong have not yet returned to zero. The Department of Health announced 15 new cases yesterday (19th), one of which was related to the staff of the Royal Garden Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui who was diagnosed earlier, and the other 14 were imported cases.

There have been no new cases of unknown origin in Hong Kong for three consecutive days, and a total of 5,257 cases have been recorded so far.

According to news, there are about 5 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today. Among them, some patients were diagnosed after being tested at the Yau Tsim Mong Temporary Testing Center. They were cases of unknown origin.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor told reporters before attending the executive meeting this morning (20th) that the gathering restrictions have been unconditionally relaxed for the time being, but some economic activities such as wedding banquet ceremonies and local tours may be relaxed. The relevant policy bureau will strive to announce this afternoon.

A number of medical organizations discussed compulsory quarantine arrangements with the Secretary of Food and Health Chen Zhaoshi yesterday. The authorities intend to use the "Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance" to implement compulsory testing, mainly for people with and mild symptoms, but opinions were divided at the meeting.

[11:37] According to news, there are about 5 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong today.

Among them, the patient was diagnosed after being tested at the Yau Tsim Mong Temporary Testing Center, and the source is unknown.

[10:35] Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor told reporters before attending the executive meeting this morning (20) that the restrictions on gatherings will be unconditionally and significantly relaxed for the time being, but some economic activities such as wedding banquets and local tours may be relaxed. The relevant policy bureaus strive Announced in the afternoon.

Regarding border clearance, the government has reached an agreement with Singapore in principle on air travel bubbles. At present, both sides are very cautious and will take more epidemic prevention measures. You can rest assured.

At present, the Hong Kong Government is also discussing with the Mainland under which circumstances the 14-day compulsory quarantine arrangement can be relaxed, and all work is in progress.

As for compulsory testing measures, Lam Cheng said that mandatory testing must have a legal basis. The relevant work is in progress and described that he must be careful. Because of human rights, some people will say that he is not sick and why he must be forced to undergo virus testing.

Lin Zheng said that under further strict control of the epidemic, some experts and social opinions pointed out that stricter measures must be adopted. If an outbreak is found in a certain group or a certain community, mandatory testing is required to control community infection.

Mandatory Testing

[09:47] A number of medical organizations met with Chen Zhaoshi from the Food and Health Bureau yesterday (19th) to discuss the arrangements for compulsory testing for novel coronavirus pneumonia.

Lin Zhexuan, chairman of the medical and nursing integrity colleagues who participated in the meeting, said on a radio program today (20th) that doctors have different opinions on mandatory testing, but generally agree that suspected patients should be tested.

Lin believes that doctors’ notification of the government’s refusal to test the list of patients is not “great”, just as tuberculosis has to be reported to the Department of Health.

Mandatory Testing | Cai Jian: Overcorrecting or destroying mutual trust between doctors and patients, and patient organizations worry about public dissatisfaction

Cai Jian, President of the Medical Association, said this morning (20th) that in accordance with professional ethics requirements, doctors generally do not surrender patient privacy. The authorities have not yet reached a conclusion after consultations, but he pointed out that compulsory practices may undermine the mutual trust between doctors and patients.

Lin Zhiyi, chairman of the Patient Policy Link, believes that the implementation of compulsory measures may arouse public dissatisfaction based on the current public sentiment. If the public is worried about not seeing a doctor, the problem may be even greater.

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