Political situation
Written by: Zhai Ruimin, Zheng Rongdi, Lin Jian
2020-04-28 09:39
Last update date: 2020-04-28 10:24There were no new cases in Hong Kong yesterday (27th) for the second day in a row. The cases on other days were only unit figures. The outside world is concerned about whether the government will relax the epidemic prevention measures. In addition, the government announced the removal of four officials earlier. The incident has continued to receive attention. Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e is expected to respond to two issues when he meets the media before attending the executive meeting this (27th) morning.
Lin Zheng announced that the civil servants will resume normal work from next week and will return to government services in stages. (Photo by Liang Pengwei)
[09:53] A reporter from the media "Epilogue Dog Daily", founded by former member of the Legislative Council Huang Yumin, asked in English that international public opinion believes that the Hong Kong District Government has not prohibited people from Wuhan from entering the country in time. When he went abroad, he asked Lin Zhengyue if he believed that the SAR government's misjudgment led to a global outbreak.
Lin Zhengyue first asked what organization the reporter came from, and later said that the reporter ’s accusation was not based on any facts, emphasizing that the SAR government ’s epidemic prevention strategy is based on science, facts, and expert opinions. She also said that the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic began in January, and Hong Kong has implemented immigration restrictions on people from Hubei Province since January 27. The banned objects include people from Hubei Province who are not in Hubei Province. Fair.
[09:45] Asked whether extending a series of regulations will consider the recent re-emergence of demonstrations. Lin Zhengzhi has not yet decided the time when the regulations will expire, but the main factors are public health and economics. 3. Degree of public endurance. As for public activities, Hong Kong is a free city and respects the peaceful expression of citizens.
It was asked whether Legislative Councillor Guo Rongkeng's failure to reappoint the competition committee was related to the recent disturbances in the Legislative Council. Lin Zheng pointed out that the government's appointment of statutory bodies is based on meritocracy, and the 6-year term limit referred to by the outside world is only a guideline, not a rigid indicator.
There were no new cases in Hong Kong yesterday (27th) for the second day in a row. The cases on other days were only unit figures. The outside world is concerned about whether the government will relax the epidemic prevention measures. (Profile picture)
[09:40] Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue said that since April 1 the daily number of new cases in Hong Kong has maintained the number of units, there have been zero diagnoses on four days. Many people have suggested that the government needs to review the current strict control measures. Lin Zheng agreed that As a matter of course, society needs to pay the economic, social and livelihood costs for every strict control measure. Lin Zheng reiterated that the past anti-epidemic measures are divided into two categories, including the control personnel entering and leaving Hong Kong and maintaining social distance, thanking the public for their understanding, and referring to the time limit of the measure, it is impossible to think that the public health crisis is long-standing, it is necessary to check step by step whether the measure is still needed carry on.
Lin Zheng pointed out that in the past, according to the recommendations of experts, the strategy of suppress and lift was adopted. In the past, the severe epidemic situation was successfully suppressed, but when the epidemic situation passed, it was necessary to relax slightly, otherwise the daily life of the citizens and enterprises will be affected. It is very difficult to achieve relaxation and ability, and it is very difficult to collect and release energy. Lin Zheng said that it will be based on scientific evidence, but it is not a 100% scientific decision, and many factors are considered. She said that in the "March of Anti-epidemic" report, the metaphor of anti-epidemic is a three-person tug-of-war. It needs to be considered in terms of public health, economy and the tolerance of the public. She understands that citizens will feel painful without daily entertainment, but Hong Kong is relative to other places. It is better not to adopt a city closure or a foot restraint order. For example, there are children in Western European countries who have not been out for 6 weeks, but Hong Kong has tried to maintain a limited life for the citizens within 3 months.
Lin Zheng emphasized that the epidemic situation will be repeated, and it still needs to wait for it. Therefore, it is not possible to relax the above two categories of measures at once. It can only be gradually relaxed. When necessary, it will be tightened until the world finds an effective vaccine so that most people can get the rabbit epidemic. Take a sigh of relief. Lin Zheng mentioned that the next critical day is May 7th, including a series of measures including the 14-day compulsory home quarantine, restrictions on restaurants and other commercial premises, and the restriction of polymerization orders for people arriving from the Mainland. The relevant decision will be announced soon, so that the affected citizens and merchants will be prepared and will continue to listen to the opinions of experts and all walks of life.
Most civil servants return to work
Lin Zheng announced that he would relax the civil servant's resumption arrangements. She said that she has been relaxing or tightening the flexible working arrangements for civil servants as the epidemic develops. Recently, she has gradually returned to normal services. So far, only 4,800 employees work from home, accounting for 3% of the total; Reduce the flow of people. After internal research, the government decided to resume normal government services in two stages starting from May 4th. The first stage will take effect immediately on May 4th. In addition to the still closed schools and staff of the LCSD performance venues, government employees will resume normal work; public The service will return to normal office hours; public facilities will be reopened for use without violating the restrictions on gathering, such as outdoor sports venues, libraries, museums, etc .; various committee meetings will return to normal.
Lin Zheng pointed out that the arrangement does not mean that all epidemic prevention measures will be relaxed. As the flow of people increases, the epidemic prevention will be strengthened. In the second phase, 100% full service will be restored, and it will be processed and announced after it is tolerated.
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