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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 16:34The 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 plan will be launched on September 1st. Sampling centers will be set up in all districts. Medical staff will assist citizens participating in the test to collect a throat sample and a nasal cavity sample, instead of self-sampling. . 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.
[15:30] Chief Executive Carrie Lam held a press conference at 3 pm today to announce past virus testing statistics and national testing arrangements, and stated that in the coming week, we will closely observe whether the downward trend in cases has continued, and discuss with the catering industry and other industries whether they will recover. Restaurants eat in at night, reopen theaters, beauty salons and sports venues.
[14:55] CUHK stated that it learned of an employee working in the university's administrative building last night, who confirmed that he was initially positive for the new crown pneumonia virus and was sent to hospital for treatment and isolation. The employee is a close contact of another confirmed case. His office was closed this Monday (17th) and thoroughly disinfected.
The school stated that the employee and his colleagues have been working at home since then and have not returned to the office. For health and safety reasons, the school will again thoroughly disinfect the office and implement epidemic prevention measures.
[13:30] Chief Executive Carrie Lam will meet with reporters at 3 pm to explain the details of the national inspection. "Hong Kong 01" will be broadcast live.
National Testing｜Yu Changhai, Chairman of the Inspection Bureau: Citizens should learn to sample mirrors and sample themselves nearly 100% successfully
[13:00] Yu Changhai, the chairman of the Hong Kong Testing and Certification Bureau, said bluntly that medical care is of course the best, but he is worried about the shortage of manpower and believes that we should concentrate on assisting those in need, otherwise it will be a misallocation of resources. He and the research team found that as long as citizens look in the mirror and see the location of the "bell" and tonsils, the sampling success rate is close to 100%. Regarding the high risk of taking throat swab samples from children and the elderly, Yu Changhai believes that the danger is only because of not knowing the sampling method, and this national test is a good opportunity for citizens to learn to sample by themselves. "To deal with infectious diseases, we must use science. Thinking, I don’t think anyone can say anything about it. I think there are a hundred reasons why we will encounter problems or difficulties, and the department should overcome them.”
Nationwide Testing・A film｜The reporter's actual throat swab sampling The throat is not damaged, but the throat is cough and tears
[12:00] The reporter of "Hong Kong 01" measured the sample on the mirror by himself, and felt that it was difficult to grasp the correct position. The swab seemed to be "chaotically", and he felt nauseous for a while, coughing and tearing, and was very unwell. Infection and infectious diseases specialist Zeng Qiyin said that citizens should place the swabs on the mucosa behind the bell and near the tonsils on both sides, making three circles each for a total of 15 seconds. The citizens themselves may not be able to grasp the structure of the throat and the strength of the sampling. The quality of the samples is greatly compromised. The most ideal way is to rely on medical staff to assist in sampling. Children, pregnant women and the elderly are high-risk persons, prone to vomiting and accidents, so special attention should be paid.
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[11:30] According to the news, there are nearly 30 confirmed cases today.
National Testing｜He Boliang advocates circular testing for high-risk industries: non-targeted is a waste of bullets
[11:00] Hong Kong University Infection and Infectious Diseases Center Director He Boliang said that he has reservations about the role of universal testing and epidemic prevention. He believes that testing resources should be targeted at people admitted to public hospitals and cyclically tested for people in high-risk industries. I believe the results will be higher . He said that testing needs to be targeted, otherwise it is a "zooming bullet."
Nationwide Testing｜The government prefers private doctors to do a full eight-hour Western Medical Union Yang Chaofa: There are differences
[10:45] The details of the national test are expected to be announced today. Yang Chaofa, the president of the Western Medical Union who participated in the meeting, said that the plan is expected to start on September 1. About a hundred private doctors are interested in participating, but the government intends to require them to do For eight full hours, if it is true, many doctors will be deterred. He described this private doctor as a "militia" to protect the public. In addition, Zhang Zhiwei, vice chairman of foreign affairs of the Social Workers Federation, revealed that the government has inspected multi-level community centers of non-governmental organizations and believes that it intends to choose a venue for national testing. However, he worries that there will still be other services in multi-level community centers, including high-risk groups. If the government only needs to borrow materials, some NGOs will refuse, but it is still unknown whether the government will borrow or requisition them.
New crown pneumonia | Yuan Guoyong inspects restaurants to promote the establishment of Taiwan Commissioner Huang Jielong: The ventilation problem needs to be resolved
[10:30] Yuan Guoyong, Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology, Hong Kong University, and various government departments yesterday (20th) inspected the residential lobby and many restaurants in Amoy Gardens, Kowloon Bay. Huang Jielong, the president of the "Rice Seedling Society", said today that Yuan Guoyong was concerned about the risk of cross-infection during the inspection, and pointed out that if a restaurant reopens, a commissioner is needed. He pointed out that there is a consensus in the industry to appoint an executive officer, and many restaurants have already met the requirement of six air changes. Some restaurants have less than six times, or UV disinfection lamps or high-efficiency air fresheners can be used instead.
National Testing｜Xu Shuchang: The more participants, the better. Employees in high-risk industries may need regular testing
[09:00] Xu Shuchang, a member of the government's anti-epidemic expert group and chair professor of the Department of Respiratory System of the Chinese University, said that experts did not participate in discussing the implementation details of the national test. The purpose of the test is to find and cut off the invisible transmission chain in the community. The number of participants increases. Well, there should be at least 5 to 6 million people. He also pointed out that national testing does not need to be done on a regular basis. It only requires regular testing for employees in high-risk industries based on industry risks.
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.
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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