[Wuhan Pneumonia • Latest] Class suspension in Hong Kong until March 16th

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Written by: Mai Kaiyin, Chen Shuxia, Zhang Meihua, Chen Qianting, Huang Yongyu, Zhang Jiamin, Liang Huanmin

2020-02-13 04:13

The outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan caused by the new coronavirus continued to spread. The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong as of yesterday (12th) increased to 50, and a 25-year-old male patient was successfully discharged from hospital. In addition, the police successfully recovered two missing compulsory quarantine persons and have taken statements from them. The government said it would consider further actions.

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[10:38] When asked how many kindergartens received help from the Education Bureau and what was the maximum number of lump-sum allowances, Yang Runxiong said that the allowance was being poured out with industry stakeholders, depending on the government's financial problems, and there was no final Finalizing the case mainly prepares the kindergarten for epidemic prevention. There is no information at the moment. Some kindergartens want to reduce tuition fees and will approve it as soon as possible.

[10:35] As for kindergartens, the industry has financial difficulties. For the support of free preschool schools, the Bureau will provide subsidies. Based on the number of students in each school in January this year, calculate the monthly subsidy for class suspension to ensure schools. No reduction in funding due to dropouts. As for private kindergartens, if tuition fees are to be adjusted, applications for tuition fees will be processed as soon as possible and the industry will continue to liaise closely.

[10:31] Yang pointed out that reducing social interaction is an important strategy for prevention and control. As for students in Hong Kong, they should avoid leaving Hong Kong to reduce the risk of infection. Yang pointed out that the suspension of classes is not an extra holiday. Schools will make good use of e-learning to achieve "non-stop classes." Yang pointed out that in addition to the bureau, the hotline and online seminars are also provided to continue to provide support to teachers.

[10:30] The director of the Education Bureau, Yang Runxiong, met with the media at 10:30 this morning. As the epidemic situation has not diminished, in order to avoid spreading by viral campuses, schools in Hong Kong will continue to suspend classes no later than March 16.

[09:50] Yang Runxiong, the director of education, will meet the media at 10:30, and he is expected to explain the resumption of classes.

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[08:00] As of 7:58 am on Thursday (13th), the number of confirmed cases nationwide was 59,633, an increase of 14,903 from the previous day, the cumulative death toll was 1,360, an increase of 246, the number of suspected cases was 16,067, and the number of cured cases was 5,887. 48206 cases were confirmed in Hubei Province in the hardest hit area. A total of 1310 people died and 3441 were cured.

[03:57] The British government earlier brought back 83 citizens from China and arranged to send them to Wirral, a nearby city in Liverpool, for isolation and observation. The local media reported that the quarantined individuals could move freely within the hospital and put on a mask outside their room to contact others. Currently, 83 people have tested negative for the virus. As of Monday (10th), a total of 9 people have been diagnosed in the UK, and the 9th confirmed patient is an employee of a clinic in Brighton, UK.

[03:16] The Global Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) announced that it was affected by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic and was originally scheduled to be held at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, ​​Spain, February 24-27. Forced to cancel.

[01:10] Zhangwan District, Shiyan City, Hubei Province announced the implementation of wartime control at midnight, becoming the first residential area in the Mainland to undergo similar control since the outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus in Wuhan.

[23:50] Kwai Tsing Wei Ying District Councillor Kwong Ho Fai stated on his Facebook page that Quality HealthCare announced that the 49th and 50th confirmed cases had gone to its 3rd floor clinic in Tsing Yi City and the underground clinic in Tsing Yi Station.

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The outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia continued, with a total of 50 confirmed cases. (Profile picture)

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