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Written by: Huang Fengyi
2020-01-04 12:05
Last updated: 2020-01-04 12:05Unidentified viral pneumonia broke out in Wuhan City, Hubei Province on December 31 last year. As of the 3rd of this month, there were a total of 44 confirmed cases. The total number of suspected cases in Hong Kong has increased to 7.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Zhang Jianzong, said after attending a forum this morning (4th) that the Hong Kong Government will be on high alert and has adopted a "severe" level of "preparation and contingency plan". It will never be taken lightly and maintains with the National Health and Health Commission Keep in close touch and pay close attention to developments.
Zhang Jianzong pointed out that at this stage there is no need to reduce the number of flights or high-speed trains between Wuhan and Hong Kong, and he believes that adequate control measures are sufficient.
Zhang Jianzong emphasized that he would not take it lightly and that preparations had entered a state of high alert. Ports would take the most rigorous measures. If there were unfortunate outbreaks of suspected cases in Hong Kong, the authorities would respond immediately.
He also pointed out that the Lunar New Year is a peak. The Hong Kong Government will closely monitor the situation, but considers that it is not necessary to reduce the number of flights or high-speed trains between Wuhan and Hong Kong for the time being. Start with personal hygiene and seek medical advice as soon as possible if you have a respiratory infection.
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