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Written by: Ouyang Dehao
2020-04-21 18:54
Last update date: 2020-04-21 18:54The new coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic has spread globally. Many countries and regions in Asia faced the second wave of outbreaks, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. With the new measures of various local governments, the epidemic situation in Japan and Hong Kong has gradually stabilized. The number of newly diagnosed cases today still maintains a single digit of 4 cases, and they are all imported from abroad. Taiwan also added only 3 cases today. In contrast, in Singapore, the number of diagnoses in a single day has risen sharply since April 5 to the highest single day of 1,426 cases yesterday, many of which are related to foreign workers' quarters.
The number of confirmed diagnoses in Hong Kong in a single day at the end of March was 65, and it was reduced to the first zero confirmed cases in the past month yesterday. (Photo by Luo Junhao)
Singapore confirmed the total of 1,426 cases close to Hong Kong and Taiwan yesterday
Singapore is considered to be a region with good anti-epidemic performance in Asia. At the beginning of the epidemic, it was advocated that no masks should be worn. However, in the face of the second wave of imported cases from Europe and the United States, the Singapore epidemic gradually became severe. Prime Minister Li Xianlong in April On the 3rd, people were advised to wear masks. The number of newly diagnosed cases in Singapore has continued to reach new highs since April 5, rising from more than 200 cases to 1,426 yesterday.
At the same time, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong and Taiwan has gradually eased. Hong Kong confirmed 65 cases in a single day at the end of March, until yesterday it was reduced to the first zero confirmed cases in the past month. In Taiwan, 15 cases or cases were continuously diagnosed daily from March 19 to 29, and then returned to single digits and zero infections, which was the lowest number of cases diagnosed in the three places in more than three months.
In terms of cumulative cases, Singapore added 1,426 confirmed diagnoses yesterday, setting a record high in a single day. The new cases of polywax are foreign immigrants living in dormitories. As of 12:00 noon, 1,111 newly diagnosed cases have been initially added today, representing more than 1,000 confirmed cases for two consecutive days, with a total of 9,125 cases. As for Hong Kong ’s first zero diagnosis in the past month, there were 1,029 confirmed diagnoses and 1 suspected case. In Taiwan, three new cases were diagnosed today. They are interns and soldiers of the Rock Ship, with a total of 425 cases, the least of the three places.
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Three places announced at the same time to reduce unnecessary mass activities
The three places announced measures to reduce non-essential mass activities almost at the same time, only three days apart. Among them, Hong Kong and Singapore closed their entertainment venues "one size fits all", while Taiwan's measures were more relaxed, restricting the number of people indoors and outdoors.
The Hong Kong government announced on March 26 that the entertainment venues will be closed from the 27th. There must be a distance of 1.5 meters between the restaurant tables and the tables, and each table cannot have more than 4 people. After the Singapore government broke through 500 cases, it also stipulated that all bars and entertainment venues would be closed from March 27, and the remaining public places, people should keep a distance of more than 1 meter. The Taiwan Central Epidemic Epidemic Command Center announced on March 25 that public gatherings with more than 100 people indoors and more than 500 people outdoor were suspended, the earliest of the three places to announce relevant measures.
Taiwan has implemented mask-related measures at the end of January
According to Taiwan's information, the Taiwan government has taken various measures to ensure the supply of masks many months ago. The Taiwan Executive Yuan has announced on January 30 that the government has completely requisitioned the production lines of mask manufacturers. The Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan spent 200 million Taiwan dollars the next day to purchase mask manufacturing equipment and signed contracts with private manufacturers to increase production. In addition, Taiwan implemented a real-name mask system on February 6, people need to use health insurance cards to buy masks at pharmacies or health centers, and foreigners who do not have health insurance cards purchase residence permits or entry and exit permits. The price of each mask is NT $ 5.
Until recently, although the number of diagnosed cases was lower than that of Hong Kong and Singapore, Taiwan also continued to introduce new measures. The Ministry of Transport announced on April 1 that it is necessary to wear masks during transportation and take temperature before boarding, such as MRT, Taiwan Railway, and High Speed Rail Wait. On the other hand, in Hong Kong, passengers still do not need to take their temperature before taking a rail or bus ride, and only sick people do not go out and wear masks.
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