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New crown pneumonia | News: The government is studying the construction of temporary hospitals in stadiums, cruise terminals or vacations

2020-08-05T09:31:25.228Z


The third wave of the new crown pneumonia epidemic has not been under control. The community treatment facility of Asia Expo has been opened for several days since August 1, and more than 100 people have been admitted so far. It is reported that the local cabin hospital support team will assist the government to build a temporary hospital (also known as community treatment facility) on the Asia-Expo Phase II site, and related work will proceed as soon as possible. In addition, the government is considering converting holiday camps and large gymnasiums into community treatment facilities; the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is also being considered for site selection.


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Written by: Li Enci Chen Jiayi

2020-08-05 17:19

Last update date: 2020-08-05 17:22

The third wave of the new crown pneumonia epidemic has not been under control. The community treatment facility of Asia Expo has been opened for several days since August 1, and more than 100 people have been admitted so far. It is reported that the local cabin hospital support team will assist the government to build a temporary hospital (also known as community treatment facility) on the Asia-Expo Phase II site, and related work will proceed as soon as possible. In addition, the government is considering converting holiday camps and large gymnasiums into community treatment facilities; the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is also being considered for site selection.

It is understood that the government will build a temporary hospital on the second phase of Asia Expo site to receive patients with new coronary pneumonia. (Profile picture)

It is understood that the Hong Kong government plans to build a temporary hospital (community treatment facility) on the second phase of Asia Expo, and related work will proceed as soon as possible. The second phase of the Asia Expo is located next to the existing Asia Expo venue, at the junction of Hangtiancheng Road and Airshow Road, involving a land area of ​​approximately 53,000 square meters. It is expected that 6 members of the local cabin hospital support team will assist the Hong Kong government in the construction.

Consider taking vacation camps and large gymnasiums or accept patients

In addition, sources also pointed out that the government is considering converting holiday camps and large-scale stadiums into community treatment facilities; Kai Tak cruise terminal is also considered for site selection. Professor Yuan Guoyong of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong said at the end of July that the government could consider using the Wan Chai Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Hong Kong Stadium in Hung Hom as new locations. He believed that even if these places are close to residential buildings, there is no need to worry. virus. At present, the Hospital Authority has converted the Lei Yue Mun Resort into a community isolation facility to accept mild patients from public hospitals.

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The reporter visited the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom. Due to the new type of pneumonia, the gymnasium continued to be temporarily closed. The programs held during the period were cancelled. The performance halls with notices outside the gymnasium will not be opened before the end of August.

It was seen on the scene that iron horses were placed at the entrance to the red hall to enter the stands. The citizens can still use the open space outside the red hall. Some citizens sit on benches and rest, and some workers are working on small road repairs.

A staff member of the Red Hall was asked if there were any special arrangements and government officials to inspect the venue recently. She asked reporters to check with the News Section of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

▼In the third wave, the government has extended the restrictions on gatherings and banned food in the evening market.▼

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Source: hk1

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