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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 16:20The outbreak of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, announced yesterday that 108 new cases were diagnosed. This is the first time in Hong Kong that the number of cases has exceeded 100, with a total of 1,886 cases. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health, pointed out that many cases involve eating out and playing sparrows. She urged the public to "stay at home and endure as much as possible", at least not going out in the next two weeks, and reducing social activities, otherwise "Hong Kong's medical system is collapsing quickly."
In addition, the Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue announced more anti-epidemic measures yesterday, including today (20th) the government only provides emergency and necessary services, and implements a "working at home" arrangement for civil servants for a period of 7 days; the authorities will amend the regulations to force all people in indoor public places Wear masks, etc.; ban on eating in the evening market is extended for 7 days, etc.
When meeting with the media today (20th), the Secretary of Education Yang Runxiong said that the epidemic in Hong Kong is severe and there are no signs of control. It is an "impossible task" for international schools and kindergartens to start classes as scheduled. It is expected that schools cannot start classes earlier than August 17 ; And the Education Bureau will announce two weeks before the resumption of classes to facilitate school preparation.
[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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