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Written by: McCain Chen Shuxia Zhang Meihua Yuan Yuan
2020-01-29 12:14
Last updated: 2020-01-29 12:19The new coronavirus epidemic related to Wuhan pneumonia continues, with a cumulative total of more than 5,500 cases nationwide and 131 deaths. There are 8 confirmed cases in Hong Kong so far, and surgical masks in Hong Kong are almost sold out. Following the earlier sale of masks at the original price in Japantown, Abu Thai Life Department Store also announced that today (29th) all branches will have protective masks on sale and will be sold at cost, and will also be preferentially sold to frontline medical staff and border control points. Personnel from disciplined services, etc. Stores in various districts have not reached the opening time, and there are nearly thousands of people.
Abu Thai Life Department Store also issued a statement stressing that the number of masks sent to the branch today must not be enough for all the waiting people who are now queuing in various stores to buy, and they call on the queuing people to be mentally prepared.
▼ Citizens in various districts snap up masks ▼
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Following the earlier sale of surgical masks at the original price in Japantown, Abu Thai Life Department Store also announced that it will have various Thai-made protective masks in all branches today, and will be sold first to frontline medical staff and staff of the Hospital Authority, and to border control points. Of the disciplined services personnel, namely customs, immigration, health department and others.
Even though the store is not open, Abu Thai Life Department Stores in various districts are already long. Among them, a large number of citizens line up to buy masks outside the Hangkou branch.
▼ People snap up masks at Hangkou ▼
Mr. Ye, who lives in Diamond Hill, said that he has come to line up for masks at 7 am, describing that he did not know why he had to come over early to buy masks. (Photo by Wang Haitu)
Citizen: Why should you fall into buying masks early in the morning?
As for the Diamond Hill branch, the dragon of hundreds of people not only hit a few "snake cakes", but the dragon has moved to the back staircase. Among them, Mr. Ye, who lives in Diamond Hill, said that he had come in line to wait for masks at 7 am, describing that he did not know why he had come to buy masks early.
He criticized the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, for failing to take good care of Hong Kong citizens and medical staff. At present, there are many traitors, speculative masks selling at high prices, and even some masks have health problems. They also question why there are no officials to ensure that citizens have adequate masks. "Understanding that Hong Kong people want to buy masks by themselves?"
He believes that Hong Kong's medical resources are insufficient and it is difficult for too many mainlanders to come to Hong Kong to treat diseases. Therefore, he supports the strike of medical staff, because if medical staff cannot protect themselves, they will not be able to protect Hong Kong citizens. "They are not greedy for fear of death." Continued It was pointed out that during the SARS period, Hong Kong people did not snap up masks, but this time the supply of masks was so tight that even the people had a customs clearance request.
The government stated earlier that it has searched for the supply of masks. After that, Mr. Ye expressed distrust of the government. Instead, he hoped that Li Ka-shing could do more for Hong Kong people and find safe and hygienic masks for the public. "Know that he has already done A lot, but I hope he can do more for Hong Kong people. "
At Abu Thai Lifestyle Department Store in Diamond Hill, there were more than 100 people lining up to buy masks. (Photo by Ou Jiale)
Buying crowds of staff felt distressed and wept for a while
In the queue of nearly a thousand people waiting for the snake cake, there were also more than 100 people waiting for the priority team of medical care to pick up the goods, and each person was limited to one box; due to the unexpected response, the number of funds has been allocated, and Trung Lung, some citizens were dissatisfied with the store arrangement, came forward to complain, and the responsible staff couldn't help crying. Someone comforted and said, "Understand, but it's not your fault, it's the government's fault!"
According to the clerk, a total of 300 boxes of masks are in stock this time, of which 200 boxes will be allocated to medical staff first, and the remaining 100 boxes will be sold to waiting citizens. Many citizens came in line for a few hours to learn that they were clamoring for a while, and they were clamoring for a while.
Maanshan branch was forced to raise funds early
In addition, Abu Thai Life Department Store also issued a statement saying that the number of masks sent to the branch today must not be sufficient for all waiting people who are currently queuing in various stores to call for them to be mentally prepared and condemn Ma On Shan Newport City for having The mall staff and crowds intimidated the store clerks to send chips early, emphasizing that those who have taken advantage of the branch, if they fail to return to the queue before 1 noon today, their chips will be invalidated.
Even though the Education Association had stated earlier that there were no masks available, dozens of people were still standing outside the Education Association in Mong Kok this morning. (Photo by Ou Jiale)
Citizens of Watsons in Mong Kok wait to buy masks
In Hong Kong, masks are rushing across the city. It is said that Watsons will sell masks across the line today. Many citizens visit the stores in the morning to try their luck. Among them, Watsons, which is located outside Langham Place, Mong Kok, opened a store at 9 am. The staff revealed that there are only a few masks. Sold out in less than half an hour. More than 100 people are now queuing to the Nathan Road branch, which will open at 11:00. A person in line said: "It's important to buy masks rather than stocks."
At the opening of the Watsons at Nathan Road branch, the staff said that only a small amount of disinfection supplies were available, and masks were not available for the time being. Citizens at the scene were dissatisfied with the fact that "opposite shops have to be sold." Staff explained that each store had different distributions, and it was difficult to determine when a mask was available. They repeatedly expressed "sorry" to the public.
As for the Yau Ma Tei Watsons branch, there are 5 bulk masks for sale. Each pack can buy up to 6 packs. In addition, the store's disinfection paper towels are also replenished. The clerk revealed that a large number of citizens were already standing in line at 10:30 in the morning. After 45 minutes, there were only a dozen packs of masks left. The clerk repeatedly appealed to the public to leave and not line up, but the crowd ignored it.
The Education Association has said that there are no masks and dozens of people are waiting in line
In addition, even though the Education Association has said that there are no masks available, dozens of people were still standing outside the Education Association in Mong Kok this morning. Some people said that the Education Association had no masks to sell and had to use hand sanitizer. half".
Some citizens said that "buy masks around me", and they are worried about the situation. Bulk masks sold in pharmacies are not only expensive and unknown sources, "it's really buying them." (Photo by McCain)
Some citizens have disclosed that there is only one box left in the house, that is, 50 masks. However, there are three members in the family, so the amount of masks used is less than one month. She said frankly that "I bought masks around me" and she was worried about the situation. Bulk masks sold by pharmacies were not only expensive and unknown sources. "I really bought them."
The reporter visited a number of pharmacies in Mong Kok. Many pharmacies sold their masks for sale. Each ten packs sold for 60 to 100 yuan. The clerk claimed that the masks were imported from Japan, but failed to state the origin or brand, and failed to display the packaging box. As for the boxed masks, the price is also from 198 to 298 yuan, but there is no indication of origin, bacteria or particles on the box.
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