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Written by: Chen Qianting, Zheng Cuibi, Li Enci, Zhang Meihua, Zhang Jiamin, McKay, and Zheng Qiuling
2020-02-12 08:15
Last updated: 2020-02-12 21:35The outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan caused by the new coronavirus has continued. There was one more confirmed case in Hong Kong today, and the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong increased to 50. One person was also discharged today, making it the first discharge case in Hong Kong.
The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau confirmed today (12th) that 10 Hong Kong people have been diagnosed in Hubei Province, 6 of them have been admitted to hospital, and 4 of them have to go to the local hospital for treatment by themselves. The situation is generally stable.
[21:20] The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau responded to enquiries and stated that 10 Hong Kong people diagnosed with pneumonia in the Mainland came from three families, and the first family had 4 people. All were diagnosed, involving two men and two women. From the age of 24 to 65, the Wuhan office was arranged to be admitted to a hospital in Wuhan.
The second family consisted of 4 people, 3 of whom were confirmed, involving two men and one woman, aged 36 to 62. The Wuhan office arranged for two of them to be admitted to Wuhan's hospital, and the remaining one was admitted to the hospital.
The third family had 3 people, all of whom were diagnosed, involving two men and one woman, aged 12 to 48, and arranged to be admitted to Enshi's hospital. The government stated that the family did not turn to the SAR government for help.
The authorities also pointed out that there are currently more than 1,000 Hong Kong people seeking help in Hubei Province, involving more than 2,000 Hong Kong people distributed in more than 30 cities in Hubei Province, and some Hong Kong people are in remote locations in Hubei Province. The Wuhan Office has always maintained close ties with Hong Kong people seeking help, actively following up cases, and coordinating with local relevant departments to try their best to provide them with the assistance they need.
[18:30] Open University announced the extension of the suspension of face-to-face classes, and revised the schedule for the spring semester of 2020. The online teaching arrangement will remain until March 29, and the school expects to resume face-to-face classes on March 30.
[17:52] Japan LCC Letao Airlines issued an announcement that flights from Hong Kong to Okinawa, and some Hong Kong to Osaka flights will be suspended from February 17 to March 28, and multiple flights from Japan to mainland China will also be suspended. .
Affected flights:
1) Applicable departure date: Available flights from February 10, 2020 to March 27, 2020:
・ MM079 flight / Osaka (Kansai)-Shanghai (Pudong)
2) Applicable departure date: From February 11, 2020 to March 28, 2020 Available flights:
・ MM080 flight / Shanghai (Pudong)-Osaka (Kansai)
・ Flight MM899 / Tokyo (Haneda)-Shanghai (Pudong)
・ MM898 flight / Shanghai (Pudong)-Tokyo (Haneda)
3) Applicable departure date: Available flights from February 17, 2020 to March 28, 2020:
・ Flight MM963 / Okinawa (Naha)-Hong Kong ・ Flight MM964 / Hong Kong-Okinawa (Naha)
・ Flight MM063 and MM065 / Osaka (Kansai)-Hong Kong ・ Flight MM064 and MM060 / Hong Kong-Osaka (Kansai)
In addition, the following flights will operate as usual:
・ Flight MM067 / Osaka (Kansai)-Hong Kong ・ Flight MM068 / Hong Kong-Osaka (Kansai)
[17:20] The Nurses Association initiated an industrial operation to receive and use equipment in accordance with the guidelines of the Hospital Authority. He Wanxia, the administrative manager of the Hospital Authority headquarters, stated that the principle is well used.
[17:05] The reporter followed up on the situation where the two were wanted for violating the compulsory quarantine order, and some citizens reported that they would return to Hong Kong from the mainland after February 8 and need to undergo compulsory quarantine, leaving their homes to the nearby laundry. Zhang Zhujun responded: "I am responsible for the compulsory quarantine order. I have the relevant information on hand. If necessary, write (question) and ask."
[17:01] Kangmei Building, Changkang Village, Tsing Yi, will evacuate the residents of all floors of Room 07. One of them refused to evacuate. There are two elderly people in the house. The relevant people are persuading. Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the throat and disinfection had to be checked and a quarantine order had been issued. Both the FEHD and the Housing Department have been cleaned and inspected without any problems with the pipes.
[16:49] Ten Hong Kong people were diagnosed in Hubei. Zhang Zhujun said that 10 reports were not received in one go, and the CHP had followed up, but they were not infected in Hong Kong. The CHP did not need to follow up If Hong Kong people in Hubei need assistance, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau will assist.
[16:48] "Hong Kong 01" reported that the masks produced by the Correctional Services Department did not meet the HA's bidding and procurement standards. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that surgical masks used in public hospitals must be purchased by the general office. Interested suppliers can bid in accordance with the HA's standards.
[16:45] Discharge was the 18th case. Ribavirin was also prescribed during the hospital stay. It is also useful for relieving upper respiratory tract infections. Symptoms have improved. Both tests are negative and the condition is stable. Only consider discharge. This patient did not use high-dose steroids and should not have bone dysfunction in recovered SARS patients.
The other two cases are also in stable condition and are expected to be discharged as soon as two days. Discharged patients will be re-examined after one week.
At the press conference of the Center for Health Protection on February 12, Dr. Zhang Zhujun (left), Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, and Dr. He Wanxia (right), Chief Administrative Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management) of the Hospital Authority, met with the reporter. (Photo by Li Zetong)
[16:32] Press Conference of the Center for Health Protection:
A colleague working in the kitchen of a patient in the sideburner family was diagnosed with the infection. This is the 50th confirmed case in Hong Kong. He did work from February 6 to 9, and five others worked with two confirmed patients. Two of them had sought medical treatment from Guanghua Hospital. The test result was negative. The other three were being closely monitored. Another 18 non-close contacts in the kitchen work together and are undergoing medical surveillance.
At present, 50 people have been diagnosed in Hong Kong, 48 have been hospitalized, 1 has been discharged, and 1 has died. If conditions improve, they will be discharged. Of the inpatients, 4 were critically ill, 2 of whom were at Queen Mary Hospital, 1 was at Prince of Wales Hospital, and 1 was at Queen Elizabeth Hospital; the other 2 were in serious condition and were admitted to North District and Princess Margaret Hospital.
The utilization rate of negative pressure beds was 42%, and the utilization rate of negative pressure wards was 62%.
Authorities have clarified that there are no reports of theft of masks. If the hospital finds that this is the case, it will be referred to law enforcement agencies. The usage has been closely monitored.
[16:30] The news indicates that the 18th confirmed patient and a 25-year-old male patient have been cured and discharged today. He is the first confirmed patient discharged from the hospital in Hong Kong. He was confirmed on February 4.
[16:00] In response to the epidemic, the Golden Awards cancel the entity awards ceremony, and the list of winners will be announced in May. Affected by the SARS epidemic in 2003, although the awarding ceremony was considered to be suspended that year, it was eventually held as usual.
[14:24] It is understood that two of the confirmed cases of pneumonia in Hong Kong are in good condition and have undergone two tests for the new virus. The results were negative and met the discharge requirements. If the Department of Health completes the procedure to lift the quarantine order, one of them is expected to be discharged as soon as possible. This is the first discharge case in Hong Kong.
It is reported that the DH has released the quarantine order for the two patients.
Hundreds of volunteers from the disciplined service team of Junyang Village Reform and Quarantine Center moved and built a house
4 million masks arrived in Hong Kong, only 7.5% of the government's order volume, distribution is unknown
[14:00] A spokesman for the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau said today (February 12) that the SAR Government has recently received a notification from relevant Mainland authorities and a notice from the SAR Government's Wuhan Economic and Trade Office. Hong Kong people (involving three families) were diagnosed with the new coronavirus in Hubei, of which seven were in Wuhan and three were in Enshi.
The spokesman said: "As soon as we knew the situation, we immediately asked the Wuhan office to provide all possible assistance to these people. With the efforts of the Wuhan office, we arranged for six of them to be admitted to the local hospital within a short period of time; others Four went to the hospital by themselves. At present, all people are receiving treatment at the local hospital, and the situation is generally stable. The Wuhan office will always maintain close contact with them and will do their best to assist them and ensure that they receive proper treatment. And care. "
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[13:25] Hongkong Post announced today (February 12) that it has received a notification from the United States Postal Service that the postal service directly from the United States to Hong Kong is still maintained, but due to the cancellation of a large number of flights, the international airmail express (ie Speedpost) mail may be delayed, while mail delivery from other regions to US Post for transit to Hong Kong will be suspended.
[13:10] Residents of Kangmei Building, Changkang Village, Tsing Yi were confirmed. Another resident of a lower-level unit suspected of altering the exhaust pipe. Many staff members of the SWD Family Service Centre in Hong Mei Building reported fever to the hospital. The Chinese Society of Social Work Director Grade Branch sent an internal email this morning (12th), confirming that five staff members had cold symptoms and were waiting for hospital test results. The chairman of the association, Liang Jianxiong, added that the staff members had fever, abdominal pain and sore throat. The involved South Tsing Yi Integrated Family Service Centre will be temporarily closed from Tuesday (11th).
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[13:00] Today is the first seven of the doctor Li Wenliang who exposed the epidemic in Wuhan and died of the infection.
[11:30] The Rehabilitation Association joined the same private foundation, purchased 10,000 masks from Southeast Asia and Japan, and distributed them to Wong Tai Sin Elders, each of them can get 8 free, a total of 800 people benefit; Make a plan and the staff will make arrangements for them at a later date. I have learned that there are masks for the visually impaired elders who have not put on a mask, but I have learned that there are masks distributed by the group, but because the on-site number has been allocated, they have not been able to receive them. Even if you ca n’t go, you ca n’t count it! ”
[08:02] As of 8:02 am on Wednesday (12th), the number of confirmed cases nationwide was 44,426, an increase of 1,718 from the previous day. This is the first time in more than a week that the number of confirmed cases on a single day fell below 2,000. The total number of deaths reached 1,112, 21,675 suspected cases, and 4,637 cured cases; 33,366 cases were confirmed in Hubei Province, the worst-affected epidemic, with an additional 94 deaths. The number of deaths in the province exceeded 1,000 to 1,068.
[04:15] Two more people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Germany, bringing the total number of local infections to 16 and it is the European country with the largest number of diagnoses.
[23:35] Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General, announced on Tuesday (11) that a new coronavirus from Wuhan was officially named "COVID-19". He said that "COVID-19" means "Coronavirus disease 2019" (Coronavirus disease 2019), and the related names are to avoid injustice, and refer to other suggested names or inaccurate description of the epidemic.
[23:05] A spokesman for the US State Department announced on Tuesday (11th) the approval of US government employees and their families who remain in Hong Kong to leave Hong Kong. The State Council stated that due to the uncertainties caused by the epidemic, the decision was made just in case, but stressed that the consulate in Hong Kong will continue to open to the outside world.
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