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Written by: Zheng Cuibi, Chen Shuxia
2020-02-21 12:48
Last updated: 2020-02-21 12:51The outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan caused by the new coronavirus continued. Three new confirmed cases and one suspected case were added yesterday. Among them, the 48-year-old North Point Police Station in Youmeiyuan, Youyoutang, was infected with high-intensity infection. Attendance at a police party at the Star Seafood Roasted Goose Specialty Store in Western District on Tuesday (18th).
The restaurant is temporarily closed. The spokesperson responded to "Hong Kong 01" inquiries today and stated that a total of 60 guests attended the private dining room that night and were separated from other guests. Two other employees were responsible for the main reception. The relevant information has been submitted to the Department of Health. follow up. The branch has been disinfected, and there is no final decision on when to reopen.
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Star Seafood Restaurant Group announced yesterday that some restaurants were closed, including the Star Seafood Roast Goose Specialty Store in Western District. (Photo of Star Seafood Restaurant FB)
The restaurant in question is located in Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun. Star Seafood Restaurant Group stated on its Facebook page yesterday morning that it had decided to suspend the opening of some branches, including the Western District store.
A spokesperson for Star Seafood Restaurant Group replied today that the branch was affected by the epidemic, and was temporarily scheduled to open according to the original plan. It was not caused by the reception of a confirmed police officer ’s dinner. It was notified by the Department of Health yesterday.
A total of 60 guests, 5 seats
The spokesman also pointed out that during the meeting of police officers that day, it was conducted in the form of an independent box. A total of 60 guests were seated in groups of five, all eating in the same box. As for the number of other guests, no exact figures were provided.
The two people involved in the main reception and greeting that night
As for the staff, the two persons in charge of the main reception and greetings that night were referred to the Department of Health for follow-up in order to decide whether to include close contacts, and other employee information has also been submitted to the Department of Health. The branch has been thoroughly disinfected, and no decision has been made on when to reopen.
Medical staff wearing protective clothing went to the confirmed police officer's residence yesterday and took their families to the United Hospital. (Photo by Chen Haoran / profile picture)
The police confirmed the infection last night. According to preliminary information from the police, during the period from 4 to 16 this month, the police officer mainly performed police work in Chai Wan, North Point and Aberdeen. On the evening of the 18th of this month, I had a dinner with another 59 police officers at a restaurant in Western District. According to the opinion of the Department of Health, the 59 people were defined as close contacts and were subject to quarantine. 36 of them were in Hong Kong last night (20th). The Aberdeen Division is on duty and has immediately arranged to stop police work and go home to wait for quarantine arrangements; 23 people are stationed in different police districts and the Commercial Crime Investigation Division of the Hong Kong Island Region. The police have contacted everyone to go home to wait for quarantine arrangements.
Of the 59 close contacts, 36 were on duty in the Aberdeen district last night (20th). They have immediately arranged to stop police work and go home to wait for quarantine arrangements. 23 people are stationed in different police districts and the Commercial Crime Investigation Division of Hong Kong Island. The police have contacted everyone to return home to await quarantine arrangements.
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