【Coronavirus disease. Live] Lin Zheng: Will launch the second round of epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic fund calls for no layoffs

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Written by: Zhai Ruimin, Peng Yiwei, Luo Jiaqing, Zheng Baosheng, Huang Fengyi

2020-03-27 18:24

New Crown Pneumonia (commonly known as Wuhan Pneumonia) has a global outbreak. Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e said recently that it will ban about 8,600 restaurants and restaurants in Hong Kong that sell liquor and supply alcoholic beverages, raising questions from members of the industry and many Executive Council members. Refers to a special administrative meeting held by the government this afternoon (26th) to discuss the latest anti-epidemic measures, including the need to maintain a 1.5-meter distance between the table of the restaurant, a maximum of four people per table, and the number of restaurant guests limited to restaurant seats. Halfway, the measures will be implemented at 6 pm tomorrow.

Lam Cheng will hold a press conference today at 6:30 pm. Li Jiachao, Director of the Security Bureau, Chen Zhaoshi, Director of the Food and Health Bureau, Liu Liqun, Director of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, and Xie Manyi, Permanent Secretary of the Food and Health Bureau, will also attend. 》 Live.

[18:49] Chen Zhaoshi, Secretary of the Food and Health Bureau, said that since March 19, a virus test for airport arrivals has been completed. 2,804 samples have been tested and 26 samples have been positive, that is, about every 100 people without symptoms One of them tested positive.

Three strengthening measures:

First, the scope of surveillance will be further expanded to cover all people who have arrived in Hong Kong but have no symptoms, and all will provide sample bottles. First, there is a special vehicle to the testing center and on-site testing, and then go home for quarantine and quarantine for 14 days. Second, the family will send samples after returning home.

Second, the number of sample collection points has been increased, and other methods of collecting samples will be studied.

Third, study the samples submitted by all arriving people within the specified time, so as to test as soon as possible and reduce the risk of infection of relatives and friends.

Chen Zhaoshi called on those who received the quarantine order to exercise self-discipline and hoped that they would actively cooperate with the government's measures to collect samples. The public should also exercise restraint and patience and take measures to maintain social distance.

[18:40] Lin Zheng said that the Executive Council will hold a special meeting in the afternoon. Two regulations below Chapter 599 will be passed at the meeting. First, public local groups with more than four people are prohibited from gathering, and any one of them has more than four people. , It will be regarded as a group gathering, and will be banned; the second is for the catering business, she emphasized that it is a temporary measure, issued by Chen Zhaoshi, director of the Food and Health Bureau, usually no more than 14 days, if 14 days Can be reissued to take effect.

Lin Zheng said that in simple terms, gathering of more than four people would be banned, but 12 of them were exempted, including gathering in the workplace and performing government functions, such as gathering in courts, legislative councils and district councils, funerals. And weddings, the regulation takes effect at 00:00 on March 29 and is valid for 14 days. The second rule is for the catering industry, such as licensed restaurants, coffee shops, etc., six requirements will be made, including that no more than 50% of the seats are normally provided. The distance between the table and the table should be 1.5 meters. A table cannot have more than four people. Customers and clerks need to wear masks. Customers must wear masks after eating and enter. Check the temperature in front of the restaurant.

The other parts of the second part will require the closure of six types of places. The first is the game machine center, the second is the bathroom, the third is the fitness center, the fourth is the playground, that is, the billiard room, the public ice rink, etc., and the fifth is the public. Entertainment venues, including cinemas, and sixth is public places for rent, namely party rooms. This regulation came into effect earlier, at 6 pm tomorrow, March 28, and has a validity period of 14 days. The regulation will provide for enforcement , Who has law enforcement powers, whether they can inspect, stipulate crimes, etc., will be announced in the news later.

The control of the above mentioned industries will inevitably affect their business, which can worsen the situation and also affect the employees. The government understands and understands this, but for public health and anti-epidemic work, we need to take this step and promise Provide financial support. I hope that employers will not lay off staff because of this. If they lay off staff during this period, they may affect their eligibility to apply for subsidies later. She also pointed out that since February the establishment of the Epidemic Prevention and Anti-epidemic Fund, all walks of life have suffered a great deal, including in the fund industry, including the tourism industry. Although there are difficulties in the fund beneficiary industry, other funds not covered by the fund Industry, the government announced that it will launch the second epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic fund, regardless of whether the industry is affected by enhanced social contacts or not, she said that she has requested to contact the industry to explain the matter later, and then apply to the Legislative Council Finance and Accounting .

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[18:35] Lin Zhengyue said that the new pneumonia epidemic swept the country, with a total of 500,000 diagnosed, and the medical systems in many countries were overloaded, describing the current situation as very serious. Regarding the situation in Hong Kong, Lin Zheng pointed out that the number of confirmed cases today reached a record-breaking 65, which has tripled in two weeks. Among them, 9 cases have been imported cases. Local cases are mostly transmitted through social contacts, including wedding receptions, bars and other occasions.

Lin Zheng mentioned that a new round of epidemic prevention measures had been launched on Monday in response to the development of the epidemic, including restricting non-Hong Kong people from entering the country by air, requiring all British and American European arrivals to be tested for the virus, and early detection of asymptomatic confirmed patients, and requirements All recreational facilities, locker rooms and play facilities for children of private clubs are suspended. Lin Zheng pointed out that more than 60 clubs have closed related facilities, and other private clubs, including management companies of private housing estate clubs and private fitness studios, have also followed relevant practices. She also thanked the public for reporting on the situation of home quarantine.

Regarding the controversial "Alcohol Prohibition Order", Lin Zheng emphasized that he had just proposed relevant measures. He believed that it would be good for the society to discuss the proposal widely. It is possible to reach consensus on the concerted fight against the epidemic. The biggest challenge at present is to reduce social contact. Lin Zheng said that he has met twice with the industry and understands that the society believes that the "prohibition order" cannot be the right remedy. At this time, it is more important to reduce crowd gatherings and dinners, and legislate prohibits crowded activities.

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Executive Council Member and Member of the Legislative Council of the Catering Industry Zhang Yuren said today (27th) that the industry will take eight measures from tomorrow (28th) on a spontaneous basis, including halving the seats in each restaurant and promoting 6pm 20% off takeaways, taking body temperature for customers before seating, bars will not arrange live performances, and will not accept people wearing quarantine bracelets, etc. It is expected that more than 10,000 restaurants, bars and entertainment venues will respond and support.

The catering industry has initiated 8 anti-epidemic measures:

1. After 6:30 pm, each restaurant will reduce its seat by half

2. Refusal to enter the restaurant with a person wearing a mandatory quarantine electronic hand strap, and will report

3. Offer at least 20% off food delivery

4. Each table cannot seat more than 4 people, and the distance between the table and the table should be as much as 1.5 meters.

5. Wear a mask when entering a restaurant, and try to wear a mask other than eating

6. When entering, customers must first detect the heat and rub their hands with alcohol hand rub.

7. Cancel live band or music performance

8. Staff must follow the guidelines provided by FEHD

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