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New crown pneumonia | Seafarers' council for seafarers who are exempted from quarantine on arrival in Hong Kong approves the Hong Kong government's lenient approach: good and wrong

2020-07-24T07:28:45.195Z


"Hong Kong 01" exclusively revealed yesterday that crew members of six ocean-going cargo ships were diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia and are being quarantined around Lamma Island. Regarding the exemption of quarantine for incoming crew members, the chairman of the Hong Kong Seamen’s Union, Zhang Shitian, said in an interview with RTHK today (24th) that the Hong Kong government’s earlier practice was “wrong” and that it was not as good as other countries that allow shifts to change. Imposing other restrictions requires crew self-discipline in disguise. He agrees that relevant quarantine arrangements need to be tightened during the epidemic.


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Written by: Chen Shuxia

2020-07-24 11:30

Last update date: 2020-07-24 15:18

"Hong Kong 01" exclusively revealed yesterday that crew members of six ocean-going cargo ships were diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia and are being quarantined around Lamma Island. Regarding the exemption of quarantine for incoming crew members, the chairman of the Hong Kong Seamen’s Union, Zhang Shitian, said in an interview with RTHK today (24th) that the Hong Kong government’s earlier practice was “wrong” and that it was not as good as other countries that allow shifts to change. Imposing other restrictions requires crew self-discipline in disguise. He agrees that relevant quarantine arrangements need to be tightened during the epidemic.

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Since the epidemic, the crew members arriving in Hong Kong are exempt from quarantine. At the same time, Hong Kong allows crew members to arrive in Hong Kong to change shifts. The Hong Kong government has tightened relevant arrangements on July 10, requiring all cargo crew members who arrive at Hong Kong via the airport to board the ship. A nucleic acid test for the new coronavirus was performed 48 hours before departure, and a negative result was obtained. The shipping company or agent must submit a statement to the Immigration Department, and the crew must also leave a deep throat saliva sample for virus testing. However, some crew members who visited Hong Kong after the new measures were still diagnosed.

Zhang Shitian stated in Hong Kong and Taiwan’s "Millenniums" that before the epidemic, according to regulations, cargo ships arriving at Hong Kong for unloading or refueling could be allowed to change crews. However, after the outbreak, it was once tightened to only load and unload cargo ships. I understand that many crew members have difficulty leaving after completing their contracts, and some have even stayed on the ship for more than a year. The shipowner asked for a relaxation of the restrictions. The Hong Kong government finally agreed and replied to the old rule, "Hong Kong has become a seafarer replacement port."

The Hong Kong government exempted the crew from quarantine and was asked if there were any loopholes. He pointed out that the crew had to stay in the hotel while waiting to board the ship when they arrived in Hong Kong by plane from a foreign country. It is also inevitable to enter the community. He also mentioned that other countries overseas also allow crew changes, but other restrictions are imposed. "Hong Kong is just lenient. It may be considered as an international shipping center (status)." He believes that the epidemic Under tension, the Hong Kong government should tighten the crew-related quarantine arrangements.

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Some listeners were dissatisfied with the Hong Kong government’s quarantine gap. Ms. Huo believed that the seafarer replacement system was nothing but a chicken hole. She believed that other countries would not allow ocean-going crews to change classes, "but Hong Kong is too kind"; another listener who works as a private nucleic acid tester He also agrees that it was known as early as April to May that the crew and crew did not need to be quarantined, nor were there any restrictions. He believed that many people involved came to Hong Kong from Europe and the United States and were at high risk. He did not understand why the Hong Kong government was so lenient.

Ms. Li said that a friend who works as an intermediary for scientific research personnel often travels to and from Taiwan and Hong Kong. Because they are exempt persons, they do not need to be quarantined for 14 days and do not need to be tested. "You can even go around." She is worried that the Hong Kong government’s quarantine loopholes will cause The greater consequence is that "how much effort is needed to prevent the epidemic will be in vain."

▼The mask order is extended to indoor public places and public transportation terminals▼

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