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Written by: Kong Fanxu Wang Jieen Li Enci Chen Qianting Chen Xiwen
2020-08-24 08:00
Last update date: 2020-08-24 16:31The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has gradually eased. Yesterday (23rd) there were 25 new confirmed cases in a single day, with a total of 4,683 patients, and less than 10 preliminary confirmed cases, a record low since the third wave of the epidemic. Director of the Department of Diseases, Zhang Zhujun, described that although the number of cases has begun to decline, "the department has fallen at the first level, and the speed is not so fast."
The SWD arranged tests for the employees of residential care homes for the elderly and found 3 confirmed cases, both of which were employees of Hong Chi Lei Muk Shue Dormitory. The authorities estimated that it was a small outbreak, or it was related to the difficulty of wearing masks for residents. For close contacts, quarantine is required along with employees.
A 44-year-old Indian domestic helper staying in the East District Hospital was admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy for acute leukemia at the end of July. When she was tested for the virus for the third time recently, 52 patients in the same ward were listed as close tracers. It was discovered that the employer of the Indian domestic helper involved had been diagnosed earlier. The Indian domestic helper should be a close contact. The Department of Health admitted that there was a "missing" during the tracking.
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.
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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▼Tsuen Wan joint action across government departments to implement the gathering restriction order▼
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▼Chain restaurants set up "Taiwan Commissioner"▼
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Brother Zhi Interview Series:
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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