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Written by: Kong Fanxu Wang Jieen Li Enci Chen Qianting Chen Xiwen
2020-08-24 08:00
Last update date: 2020-08-25 00:46The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has gradually eased. Today (24th) 9 new cases were confirmed in a single day, with a total of 4,692 patients, which is the first time in nearly 50 days that it has fallen to single digits. Today, there are more than 10 preliminarily confirmed cases. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, described that the number of daily cases has fluctuated, and the epidemic is still not under control. She also pointed out that at least half of the cases have no source, that is, there are hidden patients in the community. The current implementation of national testing can help identify cases with no source and cut the chain of transmission.
As for a recently recovered 33-year-old man in the IT industry (#564), he was tested for "Fuyang" after returning to Hong Kong from Spain. He has been diagnosed again and confirmed as a second infection. The Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong stated that through genetic sequencing, the research team found that the genetic sequence of the two virus strains infected by the man was significantly different, which proved to be the world's first case of repeated infection.
New crown pneumonia | MTR Island Line train captain initially diagnosed and finally went to work on the 21st of this month
August 25th [00:17] A train captain of the MTR was initially diagnosed with COVID-19. The MTR said it received a notice from the captain of the Island Line train on Monday (24) that his relatives and friends were diagnosed on Sunday (23). He was then tested for the virus and was notified of a preliminary diagnosis on Monday. The MTR stated that the train captain went to work on the last day of Friday (21st) and would trace close contacts with colleagues and request to stay home for observation.
It is understood that social distancing measures such as the restriction on gathering of two persons will remain unchanged for the time being. (Data Picture/Photo by Zeng Ziyang)
Confirmed restaurant | 6 new restaurants on the list, the Clerical Assistant of the Bureau of Commerce and Economics, has been to Haifu McDonald's and Mi Xianzhen
[23:41] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The Department of Health updated the itinerary within 14 days of the confirmed case on Monday (24th) evening. Data showed that 6 more restaurants were on the list. Among them, a 27-year-old male patient (#4692) became ill last Thursday (20th). He had been to the west wing of the Government Headquarters that day. The initial diagnosis data of a clerical assistant announced by the Bureau of Commerce and Economic Development yesterday (23rd) was consistent. It was reported that during the incubation period, he had visited McDonald's and Mi Nian Zhen in Admiralty Centre for dinner.
Another 26-year-old female patient living in Mei Foo Sun Chuen has traveled to the eastern district of Hong Kong Island for many days. She dines at Tan Tsai Yunnan Rice Noodles at Hui'an Court, Café de Coral at 1-5 Tangchang Street and Oliver's Super Sandwiches in Taikoo Shing Centre. ; Another 60-year-old female patient with no symptoms has been to Tai Po Super City Tea Restaurant 2.0.
New crown pneumonia | An 85-year-old woman was diagnosed at the Tian Shui Wai Hospital after she was diagnosed with 4 medical staff to be isolated for 14 days
[23:36] Tian Shui Wai Hospital announced that an 84-year-old female patient was sent to hospital for shortness of breath yesterday evening (23rd) and was sent to the emergency room for first aid in the emergency room. After testing, the patient tested positive for the new crown pneumonia virus. He is now in critical condition and is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Tuen Mun Hospital.
The hospital immediately launched infection control tracking and found that 4 accident and emergency department personnel, including a doctor, two nurses and a patient service assistant, were not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and were therefore classified as close contacts and required to be sent for acceptance Isolation and quarantine on the 14th; another 5 staff who had been in contact with the patient also required 28 days of medical surveillance.
Confirmed building｜House overview confirmed 5 people in the same village in Tianyi Village, Clerical Assistant of the Bureau of Commerce and Economics, infected
[21:55] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has gradually eased. The Centre for Health Protection announced today (24) that there were 9 new confirmed cases in a single day yesterday (23), which is the first time it has fallen to single digits in more than 50 days. And update the housing information of the confirmed person in the evening. Looking at the information, North Point Comfort Park was on the list today, and one more patient in Tin Yat Village, Tin Shui Wai, was diagnosed. It is believed to be a clerical assistant working for the West Wing Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of Tamar Government Headquarters. Together with him, Tin Yat Village is in A total of 5 people have contracted the disease in the past 14 days.
New crown pneumonia | The night city ban on food for two people, the order to limit gatherings will not be released News: the government intends to extend another 7 days
[21:14] One and a half months after the third wave of the new crown pneumonia outbreak, the Department of Health announced today that the number of cases in a single day fell to less than 10, which is the least in the past 50 days. The three major epidemic prevention measures, including the ban on food in the evening market, the restriction on gatherings of two people, and the mask order, took effect for seven and seven days. The original plan expired at midnight tomorrow night (25th). Although the catering industry strives to resume dine-in food in the evening market, However, it is understood that as of today, the government is inclined to extend the relevant measures for another 7 days, that is, until next Tuesday (September 1), the first day of comprehensive testing is launched at midnight, and the ban on food in the evening market will not be lifted temporarily.
[20:04] The Environmental Protection Department announced today (24th) that it will arrange for a total of about 500 frontline personnel who are in regular contact with the public to undergo virus testing tomorrow and the following days. An EPD spokesperson said that the test is voluntary. The frontline staff of the EPD who undergo the test are mainly responsible for being on duty at the reception counter, enforcing environmental laws or handling complaints from the public, inspecting outdoor and indoor premises and facilities, including sewers and food. Four kitchens and so on. Those who have been arranged for testing also include the operating organizations in the districts and community recycling centers, as well as the WEEE‧PARK operators who are responsible for on-site collection of waste electrical and electronic products.
The testing contractor will send trained and qualified personnel to four locations designated by the Environmental Protection Agency to collect samples from the nasal cavity and throat combined with swab sampling. This testing service is handled by the "Tianzi Genetic Testing Center" and is expected to be completed on August 27.
New Coronary Pneumonia | Recovered Patients Re-infecting University of Hong Kong Experts after Traveling in Europe: Mild Patients' Antibodies Only Stay 3 Months
[19:39] The team of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong confirmed that a local patient was infected with new pneumonia a second time after recovering from his European trip. One of the team members, Hong Fanyi, director of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Department of Internal Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, said that there are significant differences in the genetic sequence of the two infections of the patient. Epidemic disease. He said that the levels of neutralizing antibodies of many other recovered patients in Hong Kong are gradually decreasing. Among them, those with no or mild symptoms can disappear within 3 months of recovery. He reminded the recovered patients to still wear masks and maintain personal hygiene.
New crown pneumonia | A 40-year-old man who violated the quarantine order was intercepted at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge control point and jailed for two weeks
[19:20] A 40-year-old man who was issued a compulsory quarantine order left the quarantine site without authorization in March this year and was intercepted at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Control Point. He violated the "Regulations on Compulsory Quarantine for Certain Persons Arriving in Hong Kong" (No. Chapter 599C) (Regulations), was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment at Kwun Tong Magistracy today (24th). So far, 39 people have been convicted for violating the quarantine order, sentenced to a maximum of 3 months in prison or fined 15,000 yuan.
National Testing｜The Federation of Education calls on all teachers and staff in Hong Kong to participate in the Education Association: Let the teachers decide for themselves
[17:15] In response to the third wave of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong, Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the launch of the "National Testing (Universal Community Testing Program)" last Friday (21st). The testing will be carried out on September 1. All 18 districts in Hong Kong will set up testing points, sampling by professional medical staff, and it is expected to accept online appointments from this week.
The Education Federation issued a statement today (24) stating that in the past it had recommended that the government provide free virus testing for teaching staff to protect their health. The Federation of Education supports the government's upcoming voluntary free testing for all citizens, and calls on educators to actively participate in testing to protect the health of teachers and students, ensure campus safety, and prepare for the resumption of classes in the future.
New crown pneumonia | Bin Kee Congee and Noodles, the starting point of the third wave
[17:45] From the end of June to the beginning of July, Pingshi Village Binji congee and noodle delicacies, which 13 confirmed cases have visited, are regarded as one of the starting points of the third wave of the epidemic. After being closed for more than 40 days, Binji reopened for business yesterday (23rd). A reporter from "Hong Kong 01" went into the restaurant this afternoon (24th) and asked the staff and diners about the restaurant.
During lunch time, Binji had only a few customers, most of whom were elderly neighbours, chatting and laughing with shop assistants. Some diners said that Bin Ji was “prosperous every day” before the outbreak, lamenting that he had never seen a restaurant so deserted; some diners said that Bin Ji had more "good seats" than nearby fast food chains, which made him Feel safe and don't worry about getting infected.
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New crown pneumonia | Hong Kong University team certificate 33-year-old man re-infected into the world's first virus or persists
[17:07] A 33-year-old man in the IT industry who has recovered (#564) was tested for "Fuyang" after returning from a trip to Hong Kong recently from Spain. He was diagnosed again after 4 and a half months. The Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong stated that through genetic sequencing, the research team found that the genetic sequence of the two virus strains infected by the man was significantly different, which proved to be the world's first case of repeated infection.
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Disease Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, pointed out that the IT man will be treated as a new case. After investigation, it was found that there are not many close contacts. However, he reminded that if the patient recovers and becomes infected again, he may not have symptoms and become Hidden patients in the community.
New Coronary Pneumonia｜Recovered IT man has not many close contacts who stay home for a long time after re-diagnosed
New crown pneumonia | The address of the patient's violation of the order to report the ticket is listed in the United Hospital, the police admit to the wrong prosecution location
[17:05] A 599G ticket issued on the 20th of this month circulated on the Internet today (24th). The location is on bed 13 of the Accident and Emergency Department of United Hospital. The citizen said that he had an asthma attack and went to the hospital for medical treatment because of illness. He claimed to be followed by police to the hospital and charged with a ticket. The Chief Administrative Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management) of the Hospital Authority, Ho Wanxia, clarified at the meeting today that the patient was accompanied by police officers to seek medical treatment.
He Wanxia pointed out that an 85-year-old female patient was initially diagnosed and had first aid in the non-negative pressure ward of Tin Shui Wai Hospital and was investigating whether it complied with the guidelines. (Photo by Huang Shuhui)
[16:46] He Wanxia, Chief Administrative Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management) of the Hospital Authority said:
As of 9 am today, the HA system has reported 33 cases in the past 24 hours, and a total of 77 deaths have been reported so far. At the same time, there are still 526 patients staying in 20 hospitals of the Hospital Authority and Yabo Community Treatment Facility. 27 are in critical condition, 37 are in serious condition, and 462 are in stable condition. The number of negative pressure hospital beds is 1239, and the utilization rate is 52%; the number of negative pressure wards is 682, and the utilization rate is 65%.
He Xuhui pointed out that an 85-year-old female patient was initially diagnosed. When the patient was taken to the emergency department of Tin Shui Wai Hospital by ambulance yesterday, she needed to be interned immediately and then transferred to the Tuen Mun intensive care unit. She is currently in critical condition. At that time, the medical occupants sent the patient to the trauma room for emergency treatment. However, there was no negative pressure facility in the room. The authorities were following up to see if the case was handled in accordance with the infection control guidelines.
New Coronary Pneumonia | 9 more confirmed cases of Zhang Zhujun: now a national test can more easily cut the chain of transmission
[16:35] Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Disease Division of the Center for Health Protection, Department of Health, said:
As of today, midnight, midnight, 9 new cases have been added after 24 hours, with case numbers from #4684 to #4692 . Among the newly added cases, 2 were imported cases, one was a student returning from Switzerland to Hong Kong, and the other was a Filipino domestic helper. Among the local cases, 3 involved family groups or gatherings of friends, and 4 had no source. In addition, there are more than 10 preliminary diagnoses.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that although the number of cases today has fallen to single digits, there are often daily ups and downs. The overall trend is downwards, but from a public health perspective, the epidemic is still not under control. She also pointed out that at least half of the cases have no source, that is, there are hidden patients in the community. The current implementation of national testing can help identify cases with no source and cut the chain of transmission.
As for the Hong Chi Lei Muk Shue dormitory where a small outbreak occurred recently, as more than 50 staff members need to be quarantined for close contacts, the residents of the dormitory need to be taken care of by others and will be sent to the Asia Expo for isolation.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that although the number of confirmed diagnoses fell to single digits, the epidemic was not considered under control. (Photo by Huang Shuhui)
National Testing｜Yang Chaofa: 5 million target is too high, the government can send supermarket gift certificates to induce citizens to participate
[12:05] The government will launch a universal community test with voluntary participation by all citizens on the 1st of next month. The authorities will set up sampling stations in 18 districts in Hong Kong and reserve at least 100 indoor venues as temporary sampling centers for medical care and assistance to the citizens Collect samples. Yang Chaofa, president of the Western Medicine Union, stated in a program on Xincheng Radio that only 3,000 medical staff were recruited to assist in sampling. He believed that the government's target of 5 million participants was too high. He suggested that the community take one out of every 10 samples for testing.
[11:43] According to news, there are less than 10 new confirmed cases of new pneumonia in Hong Kong today, and more than 10 preliminary confirmed cases. Since July 3, a single-digit increase has been recorded after 51 days.
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National Testing | Xu Shuchang will participate in He Boliang: do not suspect that he is an invisible patient, do not test
[10:08] On the 1st of next month, the government will launch a universal community test with voluntary participation by all citizens. Xu Shuchang, an expert consultant of the Government’s Anti-epidemic Steering Committee and Chair Professor of Respiratory System at Chinese University, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" that he will participate The government’s "Universal Community Testing" program appeals to the public not to waste opportunities.
Respiratory specialist Liang Zichao said in the same program that if he takes a deep throat saliva sample by himself, the public will be encouraged to participate. At present, the public needs to remove the mask for medical staff to take the sample. He thinks that the government needs to take further testing; It is reminded that residents and staff of nursing homes for the elderly should not participate in the national test due to the risk of the testing procedure.
National testing｜Liang Zichao: National testing can not replace epidemic prevention measures by reducing the transmission chain by up to one-third
[09:46] The authorities will set up sampling stations in 18 districts in Hong Kong, and reserve at least 100 indoor venues as temporary sampling centers for medical staff to assist citizens in collecting samples. Respiratory system specialist Liang Zichao said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" today (24) that the new coronary pneumonia has a long incubation period. Even if the test is completed within a week, the active transmission chain can only be reduced by three at most. One in all, national testing cannot replace the current epidemic prevention measures.
New crown pneumonia | Xue Yongheng: The Hong Kong version of the health code setting and tracking function is unrealistic and has no experience
[09:03] The Hong Kong government had studied arrangements with the Mainland and Macau governments earlier, and it was expected to launch a "health code" to further resume economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, but the outbreak of the epidemic in Hong Kong failed to implement. The Director of Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng stated on the commercial channel program "Starting on a Sunny Day" today (24) that the Hong Kong version of the health code is only used for customs clearance. He believes that the tracking function is "not practical" and that it is used to make changes to public places. It's "No one has ever experienced it."
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New crown pneumonia|Employees still offer unpaid leave but they can pay late
New crown pneumonia | The owner of the "Ruthless Chicken" of the Dragon King Restaurant tragically eats out of rent for 20 days and cuts water and electricity
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Overview of yesterday:
New crown pneumonia·8.23 | The clerical assistant of the Bureau of Commerce and Economics has initially diagnosed that he was still working at the political director last Thursday
New crown pneumonia | The epidemic has reached the CPPCC and the clerical assistant initially diagnosed
Confirmed Building｜Three more children in Yiu Fu House, Tin Yiu Estate recruited the best hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui
Confirmed restaurant | 6 restaurants added to the list, 63-year-old male patient came to Mai Cheng Wantan after he became ill
New crown pneumonia | Many people outside the bar with restaurant licenses in Soho District, take off their covers and drink, police officers patrol not to gather
New crown pneumonia | Evening market ban continues, citizens open meals in Victoria Park couples: hot and mosquitoes
New Coronary Pneumonia | Less than 10 initial confirmed cases in half a day
New Crown Pneumonia | The Leukemia-Infected Employer of the Eastern District Hospital has long been recruited by Zhang Zhujun
New crown pneumonia | 25 more confirmed cases of Hong Chi Lei Muk Shue Hostel, 3 more cases involving small outbreaks
Foreign domestic helpers waiting to take office can make an appointment for free testing tomorrow. From 8.25, the Harbour Road Stadium will be used as a sampling center
National Testing｜Some catering employers require employees to be tested or not to work
Inspecting police officers reminded "Do not gathering", Lu Tak Wai, Tsuen Wan, ticketed against foreign domestic helpers sending goods back to their hometown
New crown pneumonia|Government review relaxes restaurant night market Liang Zichao worries that the market will increase the risk of crowds
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New Coronary Pneumonia | Less than 10 initial confirmed cases in half a day
New crown pneumonia | Evening market ban continues, citizens open meals in Victoria Park couples: hot and mosquitoes
New crown pneumonia | Many people outside the bar with restaurant licenses in Soho District, take off their covers and drink, police officers patrol not to gather
New crown pneumonia｜Survey says 60% of parents feel pressure on starting school online, referring to low learning efficiency
New Crown Pneumonia | The Leukemia-Infected Employer of the Eastern District Hospital has long been recruited by Zhang Zhujun
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