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Written by: Li Enci
2020-07-27 17:14
Last update date: 2020-07-27 19:24The third wave of the epidemic is approaching the tipping point. The Center for Health Protection announced today (27th) that as of the early morning, there were 145 new confirmed cases, a record high in a single day. Local cases accounted for 142 cases, of which at least 59 were of unknown origin. Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health Zhang Chukjun said that Tuen Mun Fu Lam and the "Ship P" group were further expanded; Tsing Yi South Fire Station and Metropark Harbour Hotel in Mong Kok were recruited by one staff; and Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse Two people were also diagnosed.
In terms of residential care facilities, Tuen Mun Fu Hong Society’s Jie Hong Home, Tai Po Hong Wo Nursing Centre and Fanling Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Bao Chung All-British Home for the Elderly all have staff or residents diagnosed, while Tuen Mun Sun Hui Hong Wo Nursing Centre An additional 13 people were infected.
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Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that as of early this morning, there were 145 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong in the past 24 hours. Local cases accounted for 142, of which at least 59 were of unknown origin. The center is investigating. In addition, more than 60 people were initially diagnosed today.
56 confirmed cases were related to family and friends gatherings. Among them, a new customer from Tuen Mun Felicity was diagnosed, and one more person from the "Ship P Group" was also diagnosed on July 12. Another patient went to the Paramount Ballroom in Tsim Sha Tsui East on July 14 to attend a banquet that lasted two to three rounds.
One more person from Tsing Yi South Fire Station was diagnosed
The 11 cases were related to the workplace, with larger outbreaks and small spreads of two to three persons. Zhang believes that it is because some people cannot wear masks all the time while working. One new person from the Tsing Yi South Fire Station was diagnosed; another staff member from the Metropark Harbour Hotel in Mong Kok was diagnosed; two people were newly diagnosed in the Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse, and two or three were initially diagnosed. The relevant departments have carried out a major cleaning. There are also five to six patients working in different restaurants.
▼The third wave of epidemic measures, a comprehensive ban on food and gathering, tightened to 2 people▼
Regarding the residential homes, a caregiver at the Jie Kang Home of the Fu Hong Society in Tuen Mun confirmed the diagnosis. This is the 2685th case. The center has distributed sample bottles for other employees. However, the residents are severely disabled and it is more difficult to take samples.
Earlier, a resident of Tai Po Kang Wo Nursing Center was diagnosed after staying for one night. The protection center sent sample bottles to the resident and staff. The test results were all negative, but not everyone had submitted samples. Later, another resident who lived in the same area was unwell. He was diagnosed after admission, the 2695th case. The center has sent personnel to inspect the site in the afternoon, and it is not ruled out that residents will be arranged for quarantine.
In addition, a nurse at the Baozhong Quanying Home for the Elderly in Fanling Tung Wah Group of Hospitals has confirmed the diagnosis. This is the 2698th case. All people in the hospital need to be tested.
There were 13 new confirmed cases in the Golden Branch of the Kang Wo Nursing Centre in Tuen Mun Sun Hui. A total of 3 carers and 21 residents were diagnosed.
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