Coronavirus disease. Latest | The epidemic rebounded sharply, 12 more confirmed cases, more than 20 confirmed cases, multiple cases without source

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Written by: Huang Weilun, Zhang Jiamin, Deng Yinglin, McCain, Ouyang Dehao

2020-11-19 07:00

Last update date: 2020-11-19 17:35

The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has been repeated. The Centre for Health Protection announced today (19th) that there have been 12 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, of which 8 were imported cases, 4 were local cases, including 2 cases of unknown source. The total number of cases has increased so far. To 5,492 cases.

In the sourceless case, a 75-year-old business woman went to the Lockhart Road Starlight Dance Club on November 14. At least 5 other people from the same dance club were initially diagnosed, and 2 of the instructors had also been to Heavenly Dance in Sheung Wan to teach dancing.

In addition, there were more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong in half a day, most of which involved local cases, including taxi drivers and security guards, and the family members of the patients were diagnosed at the same time.

Huang Jiaqing, director of the Center for Health Protection, said that if all the initially confirmed cases are finally diagnosed, and there are multiple cases of no source, it is important data that shows that the chain of transmission in the community is continuing to increase, and the epidemic may rebound rapidly.

In addition, the recent increase in upper respiratory tract cases in institutions and schools has not stopped. Although kindergartens have stopped teaching face-to-face classes, there have been outbreaks in 133 elementary schools and 1 middle school since November 15. The situation is deteriorating. The authorities Sample bottles will be sent to schools where an outbreak has occurred.

[17:02] More than 20 preliminary confirmed cases were temporarily recorded in Hong Kong for half a day, including multiple cases of no source local infection.

One of the patients is a 73-year-old male living in Jing'an Building, Mountain View Village. His 37-year-old family member is a person with special learning needs. He goes to the Fu Hong Society Liangjing Adult Training Center every day. The center will stop counting for a period of time. Relevant staff and people who have visited the center sent bottles for testing.

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In another newly confirmed case, the patient is a 27-year-old male ironworker who lives in Shiwen House, Ho Man Tin Village, and works at a MTR site. 12 workers who had changed clothes in the same group were required to be quarantined. There were many on the site involved. There are more than 100 workers in the same company, and testing will be arranged.

The patient became ill on November 15th. On November 7th, he and several friends went to the Olympic Hong Kong Hotel to participate in the Staycation birthday party and stayed until the early morning.

Other newly confirmed cases include:

A 31-year-old foreigner living in Tung Lo Wan Road has been in Hong Kong since January this year. He has contacted two friends who have been diagnosed for the first time. The authorities are following up on the case.

A 61-year-old female who lives with her family in Block C, Tsui Wah Garden, Sha Tin Riverside Garden, works as a security guard.

There are not many activities on weekdays. On the 15th of this month, I went to the August Flower branch in Shatin Central Plaza with my family for dinner.

A 73-year-old family member was also initially positive.

The remaining newly diagnosed patients include two housewives, one living in Limin Building, Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, and the other living in one of Braemar Hill Gardens.

At the same time, a day taxi driver was first diagnosed. The driver shared a taxi with the night shift and replacement driver. The patient lived in Po Tai House, Po Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O, and lived with his family.

Zhang Zhujun pointed out that there were 12 new confirmed cases and more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong, which had significantly deteriorated.

(Photo by Yu Junliang)

[16:58]

said:

There were 12 new cases today. Of the 4 local infections, two were related to other confirmed cases; the other two were no-source cases.

The

details of the

are as follows:

Patient No. #5484, currently a retired person, lives in Block 2, Long Cheng Bay, Tai Kok Zui. He sought medical treatment from a private doctor on the 16th of this month, and sent samples on the 17th to confirm the diagnosis.

The patient did not have much activity, but on the 10th and 12th of this month, he had dinner with 4 and 1 friend respectively.

Patient No. #5487, a 75-year-old business woman, lives in Willy Court, Stubbs Road, and her office address is at No. 1 Plaza, Lyndhurst Street, Central.

The patient had been to the Lockhart Road Starlight Dance Club from 3 to 5 pm on November 14. There were 5 preliminary confirmed cases at the location involved. Most people reported that they had visited the dance club around November 14. There may be an outbreak, and about 10 staff members need to be quarantined.

The dance club has two instructors who have also been to Heavenly Dance in Sheung Wan to teach dancing. People who have been to the Starlight Dance Club are urged to contact the authorities for testing.

There are 12 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong and more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases. The Centre for Health Protection warned that the epidemic may rebound rapidly.

(Photo by Yu Junliang)

[16:40]

said:

At present, the latest epidemic is "increasingly worrying". As of midnight today, 12 new confirmed cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 5,492.

Eight of them were imported cases.

As for local infections, there were 4 cases, 2 were related cases, and 2 were no source cases.

Huang said that there are more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases today, most of which are local infections, coming from many districts in Hong Kong, with different social levels.

If the above-mentioned initial confirmed cases are finally diagnosed, and there are many cases of unknown origin, it will be important data to prove that the chain of community transmission continues to increase, and the epidemic may rapidly "rebound".

He urged the public to avoid unnecessary going out, maintain social distance and hygiene.

High-risk groups should also actively use government testing services to identify patients as soon as possible; if they have symptoms, citizens should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

In addition, the recent increase in upper respiratory tract cases in institutions and schools has not stopped. Although kindergartens have stopped teaching face-to-face classes, there have been outbreaks in 133 elementary schools and 1 middle school since November 15. The situation is deteriorating. The authorities Sample bottles will be sent to schools where an outbreak has occurred.

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According to data from the Center for Health Protection, the driver's license plate is "AZ3740" and he drove from November 9 to 16.

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