[Wuhan Pneumonia] Letter to Princess Diamond from Hong Kong

Politics

Written by: Luo Jiaqing

2020-02-18 23:27

The cruise ship "Diamond Princess" docked in Yokohama, Japan will be taken back to Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Government charter plane, and it will take 14 days to enter the quarantine center after returning to Hong Kong. Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e yesterday (17th) wrote to the "Princess Diamond" Hong Kong people, the letter stated that the Japanese authorities will obtain the new coronavirus test results for all cruise passengers on February 19th, and passengers who have negative results can leave the ship and land one after another . Lin Zheng said that the government has arranged two charter flights of 438 seats each to take Hong Kong people back to Hong Kong on the evening of the 19th, but Japan's full cooperation is required to make it as scheduled.

Lin Zheng also pointed out that he understands that the Hong Kong people on board the ship have been suffering from physical and mental illness for more than ten days. He hopes to return home as soon as possible. However, due to the expert risk assessment and the severe epidemic situation in Hong Kong, I hope everyone understands the need for mandatory quarantine. She emphasized that even if some Hong Kong residents choose to leave the ship and land on their own, and then return to Hong Kong, they must be sent to the quarantine center for compulsory quarantine according to legal arrangements after arriving in Hong Kong.

Lin Zheng said that the government has arranged two charter flights of 438 seats each to take Hong Kong people back to Hong Kong on the evening of the 19th, but Japan's full cooperation is required to make it as scheduled. (Reuters)

In his letter, Lin Zheng said that one week ago, the Immigration Department had sent four personnel to Japan to work with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo to provide Hong Kong people with all possible assistance, including arranging drugs, daily necessities and phone cards. The Immigration Department staff telephoned each day to understand and understand the needs of Hong Kong people. "The government has already deployed the Hong Kong residents on the ship in a safe and orderly manner."

She also pointed out that the advance team led by the Deputy Director of the Security Bureau, Zhi Guang, and the Director of Immigration Department, Zeng Guowei, had arrived in Japan to arrange for Hong Kong people to return to Hong Kong to prepare. In addition to 50 immigration personnel, the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority sent a total of 8 medical staff to ensure that the operation went smoothly and catered to the health needs of Hong Kong people.

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Lin Zheng emphasized that although the Japanese government has arranged for Hong Kong people on board to be quarantined for 14 days, there are still confirmed cases on board. In order to protect the health of Hong Kong people and their families on board and meet the needs of epidemic prevention and control, the Department of Health must comply with Hong Kong Chapter 599A The "Prevention and Control of Diseases Regulations" requires porters on board ships to enter the quarantine center for 14-day compulsory quarantine immediately after returning to port.

"It is the responsibility of the SAR Government to protect the health and well-being of Hong Kong residents." Lin Zheng said that regardless of the departure arrangements, return journeys and quarantine periods of Hong Kong people on board, the government will try its best to provide everyone with the support and assistance they need. Personal hygiene, peace of mind, and I wish you every success in returning to Hong Kong. "

Zhengyue Zheng