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Written by: Zheng Cuibi, Chen Qianting, Lao Minyi, Li Fuyuan
2020-07-20 08:00
Last update date: 2020-07-20 18:07The new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic has broken out. The authorities recently announced 73 newly confirmed cases, bringing the total number of cases to 1,959, and the initial number of confirmed cases has reached 46. Among them, a total of 9 people were recruited from the family group that had more than 10 people in the "Chao Ting" of Kwai Fong. Chen Jiming, a private doctor who opened a consultation at the Charity Medical Center in Causeway Bay, also diagnosed. Chen also went to Jupiter Street Jiayi Nursing Home for the elderly. The authorities are tracking the relevant patients and nursing homes.
Zhang Zhujun also pointed out that many people have been infected at the Fu Lin Restaurant in Tuen Mun Central Plaza and the Metropark Hotel Branch of Harbour Restaurant. However, the patients went to the relevant restaurants on different days and times to eat. The center has requested the two restaurants to be disinfected, cleaned and tested. Zhang Xuhui pointed out that if the epidemic is serious, the Hong Kong government does not rule out that the government will adopt more stringent anti-epidemic measures, such as a ban on footing, but she does not want it to happen.
[17:02] Yu Huiling, Chief Administrative Manager (Medical Effectiveness and Technology Management) of the Hospital Authority, said that as of noon today, a total of 722 patients have been in hospital for isolation. As for the number of critically ill patients increased to 23, an increase of 4 in a single day (cases Number: 1470, 1779, 1806, 1835). At the same time, 13 patients were in serious condition and 526 patients were in stable condition. The current use of negative pressure beds is 70.9%; the use of negative pressure wards is 76.8%.
Yu Huiling continued that the Eastern District Hospital received a notification from a patient’s family yesterday that the patient’s family was diagnosed. The hospital arranged for the patients involved to undergo testing. The initial diagnosis was confirmed last night and they have been transferred to the isolation ward for hospitalization. The patient involved went to Eastern District Hospital for appendicitis surgery on July 13. He had no respiratory symptoms after the surgery, but occasionally had a low fever. Since medical personnel wear suitable protective equipment when they come into contact, no one is classified as close contact. As for the 10 patients in the same ward, they have been listed as close contacts. Five of them are still in the hospital and will be arranged for quarantine. The hospital believes that the case is not hospitalized, and the relevant ward will stop accepting new cases.
There were another 73 confirmed cases in Hong Kong, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 1959. (Photo by Li Zetong)
[17:08] Some experts suggest that if the number of cases continues to rise, it is necessary to consider implementing a foot ban. Zhang Zhujun pointed out that whether the Hong Kong government needs more measures will depend on the trend of the epidemic. If the situation continues to deteriorate, the government will introduce more stringent measures, such as a foreign foot ban, but she does not want this to happen. As the virus has an incubation period, it is estimated that it will take a week to observe the situation. If the number of confirmed cases increases by multiples, the medical system will be overloaded, and more epidemic prevention measures will be taken by then.
[16:50] Zhang Zhujun pointed out that Chen Jiming, a private doctor who conducted consultations at the Charity Medical Center in Causeway Bay, also diagnosed. In addition to attending the clinic, Chen also went to a nursing home on Jupiter Street to treat the elderly. The authorities are tracking the relevant patients and Situation of nursing homes.
[16:30] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, pointed out that as of midnight today, 73 new confirmed cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, and imported cases accounted for 7 cases; local infections accounted for 66 cases, of which 27 The source of infection in one case is unknown.
There were new cases in many groups. Among them, the family group who had eaten in Chao Court in Kwai Fong was diagnosed again, and the cumulative number of infections reached 9 people. Metropark Hotel Harbour Restaurant is also suspected of an outbreak. At least 6 cases have been infected after patronizing with friends and family at different times. The authorities are worried about possible environmental pollution. There may also be staff who are invisible patients and have urged the restaurant to arrange cleaning and request Employees are tested.
[16:16] In order to cooperate with the government’s latest anti-epidemic measures, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced that the counter services of the 18 District Leisure Services Office will be suspended from today, including the registration arrangements for sports and recreation activities, until further notice. As the epidemic has become more severe in recent days, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s recreational and sports activities in August will be cancelled. The Department will arrange refunds for participants of the affected fee-based activities. As for the recreation and sports activities in September, citizens can still register through the "Leisure Link" online service or by post. The LCSD will continue to monitor the situation closely and review the above arrangements in due course.
[15:58] The Water Supplies Department said that after a contracted worker at the Beigang Water Treatment Plant was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia yesterday (19th), another contracted porter from the same factory also had a preliminary diagnosis. The latest initial diagnosis of the outsourced worker involved, the last time he went to work on July 19, has been admitted to the hospital for isolation and is in stable condition. The Water Supplies Department emphasized that the incident had no impact on water safety.
[15:20] The Baptist Hospital announced that it would suspend the provision of public testing services, while Yan'an, Gangyi, Canossa and Sanatorium Hospitals require patients to make appointments for virus testing services.
Yang Runxiong said that kindergartens and international schools will start no earlier than August 17, but the final start date of each school will depend on the development of the epidemic. (Photo by Liang Pengwei)
[14:40] As for the arrangement of the rankings on Wednesday, Yang Runxiong said that the arrangements for the HKDSE examinations depend on the safety of students. He understands that some students need on-site tutoring, but the first thing to do is to announce their results online; Students need to go back to school for counseling and are allowed. I hope that schools can arrange different times for students to go back to school in advance.
New crown pneumonia | International school kindergarten starts no earlier than 8.17; only high school cross-border students can return to Hong Kong for classes
[14:30] The Secretary of Education, Yang Runxiong, said that kindergartens and international schools will start no earlier than August 17, but the final start date of various schools will depend on the development of the epidemic before making a decision. Schools will also be provided with two weeks For cross-border students, unless public transportation or more immigration control points can resume operation in the short term, they can only return to Hong Kong for secondary 4-6 cross-border students to attend classes. At the beginning of the new school year, arrangements will be made for returning to Hong Kong to attend classes and will discuss with the school how to arrange home study.
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[14:12] Shi Kuangqiao, a 24-year-old female singer, was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia earlier and went to TVB TV City to record a show before the diagnosis. It is understood that TVB has issued a notice to employees stating that in the past two days, the confirmed persons or suspected close contacts have been in contact with places and arranged for large-scale disinfection and cleaning, including at least 5 video studios, makeup and clothing rooms, rehearsal rooms, and broadcasting The non-drama production branch office on the 6th floor of the building.
The notice also pointed out that TVB has tracked about 100 staff and artists who may have contact with the diagnosed person, and arranged to go to the hospital in batches for new crown virus testing. Until now, about 30 people have received test results, all of which are negative. It is expected that others will have test results in the next two days. TVB also emphasized that no staff of the company confirmed the diagnosis in the incident.
[13:09] Regarding the case of a 54-year-old male patient in the Eastern Hospital, the news stated that he was admitted to the hospital on July 13 and underwent emergency cecum incision on the same day. It is unknown whether medical care is listed as a close contact.
[13:00] Yang Runxiong, Director of the Education Bureau, will meet the reporter at 2:30 pm
[12:45] Southern District Councillor Yuan Jiawei pointed out that a female staff member of the Jockey Club Rehabilitation Centre, No. 4 Welfare Road, Aberdeen, was initially diagnosed. The staff member lived in Tian Li Building, Tian Wan Village, and their family members will also be sent to the quarantine center. .
[12:30] According to the news, about 100 newly diagnosed and confirmed new pneumonia cases have been added today.
[11:01] It is reported that the ward in question will be closed, no new illnesses will be accepted for the time being, and patients and medical care will be followed. It is reported that the patient had lived in the same condition as the other 10 patients, 10 people were classified as close contacts, and 5 of them have been discharged from the hospital. The authorities will contact the patients involved and arrange to be sent to hospital. There are about 50 medical staff who have taken care of the infected patients but are not close contacts.
[10:19] It is understood that a 54-year-old male patient in the Eastern District Hospital was initially diagnosed. He had lived in the surgical general ward for 6 days and is still in hospital.
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