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Coronavirus disease. Latest | The number of confirmed cases has rebounded today; the government may announce a national testing plan

2020-08-20T23:40:14.374Z


The third wave of new crown pneumonia in Hong Kong continued, with the cumulative number of confirmed cases increasing to 4,605. The Department of Health announced yesterday (20th) that there were only 18 confirmed cases on Wednesday (19th). It is expected that the government clinic did not open the door to collect sample bottles due to a wind attack in the morning. There have been more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases yesterday, and the number of reported cases will definitely rebound today. rise. It is understood that the government will announce the details of the voluntary national testing program as soon as possible today. The authorities plan to start on September 1, setting up sampling centers in all districts, where medical staff will assist citizens participating in the test to collect a sample of their throat and nasal cavity, instead of taking samples themselves. All samples will be sent to the testing center, including the temporary air film laboratory set up by BGI in the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park Gymnasium.


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Written by: Li Enci, Zheng Cuibi, Zhang Jiamin, Mai Kayin, Zheng Qiuling, Chen Shuxia, Chen Xiwen

2020-08-21 07:30

Last update date: 2020-08-21 07:30

The third wave of new crown pneumonia in Hong Kong continued, with the cumulative number of confirmed cases increasing to 4,605. The Department of Health announced yesterday (20th) that there were only 18 confirmed cases on Wednesday (19th). It is expected that this morning the government clinic did not open the door to collect sample bottles due to typhoon. Over 20 cases were initially confirmed in the half-day yesterday, and the number of reported cases will definitely rebound today. rise.

It is understood that the government will announce the details of the voluntary national testing program as soon as possible today. The authorities plan to start on September 1, setting up sampling centers in all districts, where medical staff will assist citizens participating in the test to collect a sample of their throat and nasal cavity, instead of taking samples themselves. All samples will be sent to the testing center, including the temporary air film laboratory set up by BGI in the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park Gymnasium.

New crown pneumonia|Industry expects Mid-Autumn Festival fruit basket sales to fall by 20%. Gift shops: BB fruit baskets are bought

[07:30] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The government has introduced measures such as gathering restrictions and banning orders. However, the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. In the past, many citizens would buy mooncakes or fruit baskets to give to relatives and friends, and companies would also Order a large number of fruit baskets to send to customers, this year will also be affected by the epidemic and affect the desire to buy fruit baskets.

Ms. Yu, the sales manager of "The Gift" gift shop, said in an interview with "Hong Kong 01" that the current commercial orders have not been affected too much, and even increased by about 10%, but the sales of individual customers are expected to be reduced by half. She also pointed to the outbreak of the epidemic. Since the people have stayed home for a long time to avoid the epidemic, the number of orders for "BB Fruit Baskets" has increased. Zhang Zhixiang, chairman of the Kowloon Fruit and Vegetable Chamber of Commerce, pointed out that in the past, tourists, some drivers or businessmen who frequently travel between China and Hong Kong bought fruit baskets. It is expected that the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 1 this year will lose the business of those customers.

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Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia. 8.20|The unit adds 18 cases, hitting a new low of 44 days

New crown pneumonia | 18 cases confirmed in a single day, lowest in 44 days

New crown pneumonia|The third death on the day was located in the upper floor of the Tsz Wan Shan Hong Kong Tai Nursing Center. Uncle 70 died of illness

New crown pneumonia | Thai nationals who overstayed yesterday confirmed that the staff involved in oral inspections must be quarantined

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Confirmed restaurant | North Point Dondonya and other 8 restaurants on the list, two patients have been to the King Taipan of Liangjing Plaza

[00:30] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The Department of Health updated the itinerary of confirmed cases within 14 days this Thursday (20th) evening. According to information, confirmed cases have visited eight new restaurants on Thursday. Among them, a 37-year-old man (#4547) living in Block B of Healthy Gardens in North Point reportedly visited three restaurants in North Point, including everyone in Healthy Square. The McDonald's in the first phase of Le and Health Village, and Jianweifangdondonya.
In addition, the newly diagnosed #4599 is a 69-year-old man who reported that he had visited King Taipan in Leung King Plaza, Tuen Mun. The 32-year-old man (#4412) who was diagnosed on Sunday (16th) also reported that he had visited the same In a restaurant, both of them are cases of unknown origin.

Confirmed Building|A full list of patients’ addresses in the Star Global group and one more person reports to stay at Royal Plaza Hotel

[00:00] The third wave of the epidemic is not over. The Health Protection Center updated the housing information of the confirmed cases on Thursday night. Following the announcement of three Star Global direct selling group patients living in the Royal Plaza Hotel in Mong Kok last night, one of the patients announced on Thursday was staying at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Mong Kok. So far, at least six people in this group have stayed in or visited the Royal Plaza Hotel. In addition, another patient was added to Whampoa Garden. In the past 14 days, the housing estate has been infected with the 11th person.

New crown pneumonia | Three patients from Star Global group have stayed at Royal Plaza Hotel and suspended for three days

New crown pneumonia | The government will gradually restore public services next week, green homes will resume house selection

New crown pneumonia | Supermarket employees, licensed hawkers, etc. can test contractors for free

New crown pneumonia | The outpatient delivery rate of bottles is only 67%, the service for identifying 56 confirmed cases is extended by three months

New crown pneumonia | Weiyuan's 72-year-old mother-in-law has been ill for more than a month but her husband and daughter of the immigration department recover

New crown pneumonia|The third death on the day was located in the upper floor of the Tsz Wan Shan Hong Kong Tai Nursing Center. Uncle 70 died of illness

New crown pneumonia | Supermarket employees, licensed hawkers, etc. can test contractors for free

New crown pneumonia | 18 cases confirmed in a single day, lowest in 44 days

Coronavirus disease. 8.20|The unit adds 18 cases, hitting a new low of 44 days

New crown pneumonia|Thai national overstaying confirmed 3 detainees 5 close contacts of immigration

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Source: hk1

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