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2020-08-24 08:00
Last update date: 2020-08-24 16:49The 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.
[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 admitted to the emergency room of Tin Shui Wai Hospital by ambulance yesterday, she was admitted to the hospital in poor condition and needed to be waited immediately. She was 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.
[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.
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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Brother Zhi Interview Series:
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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
New crown pneumonia, new crown pneumonia, I am tested at home