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Coronavirus disease. Latest | Mainland Hong Kong residents returning to Hong Kong plan to be exempted from quarantine, Singapore’s tourism bubble will be implemented next month

2020-10-27T02:26:52.643Z


The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced yesterday (26th) that 8 new confirmed cases have been confirmed, with a total of 5,304 cases so far. All the new cases are imported cases, that is, "zero confirmed cases" reappeared in Japan every 3 days. Less than 10 cases were initially confirmed in the half-day yesterday. Social distancing measures include a four-person gathering restriction order, restaurants and hotels only allowed to operate until midnight, and a mask order, etc., which will expire at midnight this Thursday (29th). It is expected that the executive meeting will discuss extension and fine-tuning today, which will affect this Saturday (31st) Can citizens pretend to be a ghost and go out to celebrate Halloween? Government experts remind the government to guard against the inside out, especially in the recent outbreak in Europe, the government needs to promptly list the explosive countries in the list of high-risk areas and strengthen entry quarantine.


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2020-10-27 07:30

Last update date: 2020-10-27 10:18

The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced yesterday (26th) that 8 new confirmed cases have been confirmed, with a total of 5,304 cases so far.

All the new cases are imported cases, that is, "zero confirmed cases" reappeared in Japan every 3 days.

Less than 10 cases were initially confirmed in the half-day yesterday.

Social distancing measures include a four-person gathering restriction order, restaurants and hotels only allowed to operate until midnight, and a mask order, etc., which will expire at midnight this Thursday (29th). It is expected that the executive meeting will discuss extension and fine-tuning today, which will affect this Saturday (31st) Can citizens pretend to be a ghost and go out to celebrate Halloween?

Government experts remind the government to guard against the inside out, especially in the recent outbreak in Europe, the government needs to promptly list the explosive countries in the list of high-risk areas and strengthen entry quarantine.

[10:00] Chief Executive Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced a number of measures this morning. She said that she has requested the Director of Food and Sanitation to update high-risk areas, including Spain, and relevant people entering the country need to be quarantined for 14 days.

The Hong Kong Government will also set up four testing centers for citizens to conduct self-financing tests. Whether traveling or using a health code, they can obtain services at their own expense, reducing prices.

In addition, the AA will test rapid virus detection.

As for compulsory testing, the authorities are dealing with the amendments. She emphasized that testing should be "targeted." The plan requires people with symptoms, outbreak groups, groups or "communities" at risk of infection to undergo compulsory testing.

As for social distancing measures, Carrie Lam said that a series of social distancing measures will only have minor adjustments, most of which need to be continued, including reopening the beach.

The Secretary for Food and Health will give the details publicly later this morning.

Employment Guarantee|Huang Jinda: Hope to clear customs as soon as possible to ensure employment ends, fear of cutting 6000 to 8000 people in tourism industry

[09:26] The Chairman of the Travel Industry Council, Huang Jinda, stated in a radio program today (27th) that the local travel difficulties support the livelihood of the industry. The reduction of manpower involves at least 6000 to 8000 people.

Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia.

10.26|Increase 8 cases with zero confirmed locally, but less than 10 preliminary positives

New Coronary Pneumonia | 8 more imported cases reappeared every 3 days and four people were sent to the hospital

New crown pneumonia|Returnees from Rambler Gardens Hotel and other test results go out of the room to eat and smoke, talk to the councillors about spreading drugs

New crown pneumonia | Xu Shuchang advocates that Italy and Spain list high-risk areas not to relax restrictions on gatherings

Residents who spend more than RMB 800 at physical stores of local retail and catering merchants can exchange their receipts for a local tour quota.

(Photo on the HKTB website)

In one article, the Tourism Board will reward you for visiting Hong Kong|Spend $800 for free local tour to eat Ah Yi Abalone

[07:30] The tourism industry has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus pneumonia, and Hong Kong people who love to travel cannot go out.

The Tourism Board announced the launch of the "Travel in Hong Kong" program earlier. Starting from October 20th, citizens who spend more than RMB 800 at the physical stores of local retail and catering merchants can redeem a local tour quota with a voucher. The planned quota is one Ten thousand, first come first served.

The HKTB announced today the information of 21 local tours. Three of the tours included a hotel buffet lunch. One of them had a buffet at The Farmhouse, a restaurant with a view of Victoria Harbour at the "Hyatt Grand Hyatt Hong Kong" restaurant; There are also tour groups to arrange a bon choi feast or a seafood feast. There is also a group to Michelin one-star "A Yi Seaview Hotel" for lunch, enjoying two famous dishes "Yi Ge Abalone Cake" and "Fried Rice in a Signature Claypot".

In addition, there are a number of tours that include visits to local mask factories and food factories.

▼10.26 The day following the Double Ninth Festival.

Dadongshan ``explodes'' ▼

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Dadongshan forces full of Miscanthus pilgrimage volunteers to go to the top to pick up mountain garbage

Ocean Park reservations are full of crowds and people who enter the venue: too many people leave without playing

New crown pneumonia | Tourism bus parade urges the government to subsidize the industry or at least 6000 people will be laid off next month

Cathay Pacific layoffs|Union scolds new contract news for chaotic news and urges extension of contract period does not rule out industrial actions

▼Reopening of premises and relaxation measures starting on October 23▼

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Overview of yesterday:

New crown pneumonia | Xu Shuchang advocates that Italy and Spain list high-risk areas not to relax restrictions on gatherings

New Coronary Pneumonia | 8 more imported cases reappeared every 3 days and four people were sent to the hospital

New crown pneumonia | Tourism bus parade urges the government to subsidize the industry or at least 6000 people will be laid off next month

New crown pneumonia | Singapore airport adds two diagnoses Xu Shuchang: If there is no community outbreak, it will not affect tourism

New crown pneumonia | singer Xu Shuchang plans to hold a concert in November: don’t shake hands

Many people in South Korea die after flu shots, Singapore suspends two vaccines

Dadongshan forces full of Miscanthus pilgrimage volunteers to go to the top to pick up mountain garbage

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