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[Wuhan Pneumonia. Latest] The government sends a special plane to 450 stranded Wuhan Hong Kong people in Hubei

2020-02-24T12:18:17.480Z


The outbreak of "Wuhan pneumonia" caused by the new coronavirus continues. As of Sunday (23), 74 confirmed cases have been recorded in Hong Kong. In addition, a spokesman for the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau pointed out that a 77-year-old Hong Konger who had lived in Wuhan died of infection with the new coronavirus. A total of 10 Hong Kong people have been diagnosed in Hubei Province. One is in critical condition and one is discharged. The rest The situation is stable. It is reported that four more Hong Kong people who were isolated in Junyang Village and returned to Hong Kong from the Diamond Princess cruise ship were initially diagnosed. In addition, a total of 4 mother-in-law cases related to the Fuhui Jingshe Buddhist Hall at Meilun Building in North Point were reported. The Department of Health and the police have put on a full protective clothing to investigate inside the Buddhist Hall.


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Written by: Zhang Meihua, Chen Qianting, Li Enci, Huang Yongyu

2020-02-24 04:00

Last updated: 2020-02-24 20:09

The outbreak of "Wuhan pneumonia" caused by the new coronavirus continues. As of Sunday (23), 74 confirmed cases have been recorded in Hong Kong. In addition, a spokesman for the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau pointed out that a 77-year-old Hong Konger who had lived in Wuhan died of infection with the new coronavirus. A total of 10 Hong Kong people have been diagnosed in Hubei Province. One is in critical condition and one is discharged. The rest The situation is stable.

It is reported that four more Hong Kong people who were isolated in Junyang Village and returned to Hong Kong from the Diamond Princess cruise ship were initially diagnosed. In addition, a total of 4 mother-in-law cases related to the Fuhui Jingshe Buddhist Hall at Meilun Building in North Point were reported. The Department of Health and the police have put on a full protective clothing to investigate inside the Buddhist Hall.

▼ Wuhan pneumonia epidemic spreads about 60,000 people nationwide confirmed ▼

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[20:08] Nie Dequan, director of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, said that the government will arrange a special plane to return Hong Kong residents from Hubei Province to Hong Kong in batches, with multiple departments participating. The first batch of special planes will carry 450 Hong Kong people in Wuhan, and pregnant women, who need surgery, fresh graduate diploma candidates, can also take the first batch of special planes.

[19:44] MTR announced that in response to the recent epidemic of new coronavirus disease, the number of passengers has dropped significantly. Starting this Saturday (29th), it will temporarily adjust non-peak hours train services on multiple railway lines.

Most of the railway lines including the Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Hong Kong Island Line, Tseung Kwan O Line, South Hong Kong Island Line, East Rail Line, West Rail Line, Tung Chung Line and Tun Ma Line will remain unchanged during weekday peak hours .

▼ North Point Meilun Building Situation ▼

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[19:15] Nie Dequan, director of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, Li Jiachao, director of the Security Bureau, and Professor Chen Zhaoshi, director of the Food and Health Bureau, met with the media in the lobby of the West Wing of the government headquarters at 8 pm tonight. It is understood that the government decided to send a charter flight to Hubei and return to Hong Kong in batches of stranded local Hong Kong residents. The first batch was Hong Kong residents living in Wuhan.

↓↓ 68-year-old woman living in Ligong Building, North Point was diagnosed with Wuhan pneumonia ↓↓

[17:20] He Wanxia, ​​Chief Administrative Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management) of the Hospital Authority, said that the authorities had insufficient information about the new crown virus at the beginning, and she understood and appreciated colleagues ’concerns about insufficient protection equipment. She acknowledged the increase in the use of protective clothing in the past. . Now that I have more knowledge of the virus, it is confirmed that it is transmitted through droplets. The authorities will issue information through different channels to provide suitable protective equipment. "She described everyone as" buying the same boat ". It does not rule out that they will change the guidelines and meet international standards.

[17:04] Zhang Zhujun reminded the public to avoid going to epidemic areas, such as South Korea and Japan, they should try their best to "go well."

[17:00] Zhang Zhujun said that the Department of Health contacted 130 people who had been to Fuhui Jingshe Buddha Hall, of which 107 required medical supervision, and 7 others were admitted to the hospital for inspection, including 1 who has been diagnosed and others 16 people are going to the quarantine center. Zhang also said that the master of Fuhui Jingshe had opened the door yesterday. The person said to the staff of the Department of Health that he had temperature and had no symptoms. He would be arranged to go to a quarantine center and would monitor his physical condition.

Regarding the activity mode of the Buddhist temple, Zhang Zhujun said that the Buddhist temple will send meals to believers on the first and fifteenth of the first day. The believers will kneel, incense, and ask for a sign. Then they will go to another room to pray and return to another room. They may eat rice together or stay in the room for a long time. It is not necessary to wear a mask when eating. Some people may be sick and have the opportunity to provoke other people, but volunteers are wearing masks. "

[16:45] He Wanxia, ​​the chief administrative manager (patient safety and risk management) of the Hospital Authority, said that 5 more people were discharged today, 19 were recovered and discharged, 2 were dead, and 59 were hospitalized in 10 public hospitals. He also said that seven confirmed patients were in serious condition, including patients in cases 26, 70, 38, 45, 58 and 59 and 72.

[16:30] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Center for Health Protection, said that four new cases were added today, including two people who had visited the Fuhui Jingshe of the Meilun Building in North Point. They are passengers of the Diamond Princess isolated in Junyang Village, 59 and 58 years old respectively.

The 76th-confirmed 57-year-old woman lived in the first phase of Hongshan Peninsula. She went to the Yanghe Hospital for medical treatment and hospitalization for one or two days. The 68th-year-old woman who was diagnosed in the 77th case lived in Ligong Building, North Point, and went to Chunyang Market. In addition, a case was confirmed last night involving a 35-year-old male patient who was a third-phase resident of Grand Yoho in Yuen Long, doing business in the Mainland, and not a driver. To date, the cumulative number of cases has increased to 79.

[15:10] The Wuhan New Crown Pneumonia Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters stated that the “Announcement on Strengthening the Management of Vehicles and Personnel in and Out of Wuhan” (No. 17) issued earlier was not included in the traffic prevention and control group under the city headquarters. The announcement was announced after the command of the headquarters and the approval of the main leaders.

[14:23] Kangtai Travel Agency announced that it has decided to cancel all Korean tour groups departing before March 31, involving about 65 groups and about 1,300 group members. Customers who have registered can choose to transfer and retain the group fee for 6 months or Refund after deducting the handling fee. As for the Seoul South Korea tour group departing on or after April 1, Kang Tai said that arrangements will be made later.

[14:00] Cancellation of Yongan Tour from now to March 31. Affected customers can choose to transfer to other tour groups, retain the group fee for 6 months, or return the group fee after deducting the handling fee.

[12:39] Air China Holidays announced that it would cancel all tours to South Korea departing from now until March 31. The number of affected groups is about 50, with a total of more than 1,000 people. Dahang will have someone to contact the affected customers.

[12:00] East Travel Tour announced the cancellation of all South Korean tour groups from February 25 to March 31, involving about 900 guests, for a total of about 45 groups; those who have registered can choose to transfer, retain the group fee for 6 months or Full refund after deducting 100 yuan handling fee. Dongyuyou has successively notified the affected customers. Passengers who have already reported to the group can also call the telephone enquiry center: 3692 0888 for enquiries. As for the South Korea tour group departure from April 1st, it will be announced later.

[11:50] The Beijing News reported that Wuhan New Crown Pneumonia Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters issued an announcement that allows personnel who must leave the city due to guarantees for epidemic prevention and control, urban operation, production and living, and treatment of special diseases, as well as stranded in Han Foreigners can leave the city, but they need to be implemented in batches, in a timely and safe manner. In addition, people and vehicles that must enter the city and Wuhan citizens and vehicles stranded in other places can enter the city after going through relevant procedures in accordance with the relevant regulations of the provincial and municipal epidemic prevention and control headquarters. The measures mean that stranded local Hong Kong people are expected to return to Hong Kong.

[11:05] Kangtai Travel Agency announced that due to the outbreak of new pneumonia in Daegu, South Korea, it decided to cancel the Seoul South Korea tour group departing before March 15 involving about 30 groups and 570 group members. Registered customers can choose to transfer and retain The tour fee is 6 months or the tour fee is deducted. As for South Korea's Seoul tours departing after March 15th, arrangements will be made later.

[10:00] It is understood that there are two more newly confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong. They are 57-year-old and 68-year-old women. Both have visited the Fuhui Jingshe of Meilun Building in North Point. In fact, the 57-year-old woman went to the Yanghe Hospital for medical treatment.

[08:00] As of 8:00 am on Monday (24th), 77,050 confirmed cases, 4,148 suspected cases, 2,446 dead cases, and 23,194 cured cases were confirmed nationwide.

[00:05] Hospital Authority Chairman Fan Hongling said in an interview with Phoenix Satellite TV “Q & A China” that due to the five-fold increase in protective clothing used by medical staff in January and the recent global procurement difficulties, he acknowledged that the Hospital Authority The amount of protective equipment can only be maintained until mid-March.

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