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Written by: Kong Fanxu, Huang Yongyu, Yuan Shu, Kuang Xiaobin, Huang Weilun, Ouyang Dehao
2020-08-25 07:00
Last update date: 2020-08-25 16:25The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has eased. The Department of Health announced yesterday (24th) that as of the early morning, there were 9 new confirmed cases in a single day. This is the first time in the past 52 days that it has fallen to single digits. The cumulative number of patients has increased to 4,692, and there are preliminary confirmed cases. About 10 cases.
The three major anti-epidemic measures, including the ban on food in the evening market, the restriction on gatherings of two people, and the mask order, were originally scheduled to expire today (25th). Chen Zhaoshi said this afternoon that various epidemic prevention measures will be extended for 2 days to this Thursday. The government understands that it is difficult for the community to have no confirmed cases for a long time, and it is difficult for the community to wait until there are no confirmed cases before relaxing the measures, and decided to limit it from Friday (28th) Relaxing some of the measures, including allowing theaters and beauty salons to reopen, allowing restaurants to eat before 9 o'clock in the evening market, and allowing masks not to be worn when exercising in country parks and outdoors.
[15:33] According to the news, a non-emergency ambulance employee in Kowloon West was initially diagnosed.
[13:59] When asked whether the relaxation of measures will cause the epidemic to rebound, Chen Zhaoshi said that observing the global epidemic, the number of confirmed cases continues to rise, and it cannot be completely ruled out that it will coexist with the virus. In the future, we will need to rely on vaccines to fight the epidemic. She pointed out that it takes more days to observe whether the confirmed cases in Hong Kong continue to be at a low level. On the one hand, the government has to restore the more necessary and normal lives of the people, but the time must also be controlled. Relaxation of epidemic prevention measures "is not completely exposed, but divided The stage is gradually relaxed.
Chen also emphasized that the arrangement of extending the dinning hours of restaurants to 9 pm should always be considered to balance the needs. For example, people have to eat dinner when they work and go out to reduce the risk of removing masks during meals. Therefore, the rate of 2 people per table is maintained. limit. The industry must also strengthen infection control measures. In the past few weeks, it has discussed with the industry and discussed with experts to change the existing practices of restaurants to reduce risks, such as installing air fresheners, which has received positive responses from the catering industry. Cinemas and beauty salons are not unconditionally reopened. Cinemas are not allowed to eat or drink. In most cases, beauty salons need to wear masks. Relevant restrictions are similar to the last relaxation. Details will be announced later. The scope of country parks to which the exemption measures are applied will also be announced later.
Chen Zhaoshi emphasized that the overall epidemic situation has not stabilized and it needs to be observed for a few more days. Therefore, it is scheduled to relax on Friday and hope that the public will not relax. (Photo by Yu Junliang)
New crown pneumonia | Director of Health says 40% of unidentified cases still urge citizens to "write diaries" to help follow up
[13:53] Chen Hanyi, Director of the Department of Health, said:
At present, there are a total of 4,692 confirmed cases in Hong Kong, of which more than 3480 are related to imported cases, and 89.5% have not travelled; 543 new cases have been added this week alone. The initial local cases involved catering and banquets, and some involved container terminals and foreign domestic helpers' dormitories. She emphasized that the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has not completely stabilized. There are still more than 10 cases today, and the unknown source still accounts for half of the cases. The local hidden transmission chain has not been completely cut off.
Chen continued that the main way of transmission of the new crown virus is still droplet transmission, and he urged the public to wear masks as much as possible and seek medical treatment as soon as possible for people with symptoms. For example, loss of taste and smell are symptoms and require early diagnosis. She also suggested that the elderly should avoid going out as much as possible. Since finding close contacts is still an important prevention and control method, the public should be encouraged to have the habit of "writing a diary" and to write down transportation methods, such as recording taxi license plates. Help identify close contacts.
Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that the government can hardly wait until there are no confirmed cases in the community before relaxing its measures. Starting Friday, a number of epidemic prevention measures will be relaxed in a limited manner. (Photo by Yu Junliang)
New crown pneumonia | Restaurants resume night market on Friday to 9 o'clock outdoor sports, countryside can not wear masks
[13:36] Chen Zhaoshi, Director of the Food and Health Bureau said:
In the past week, the number of cases of the epidemic has fallen, but it has gone up and down repeatedly. Later today, we will gazette Chapter 599F, Chapter 599G, Chapter 599I and other social distancing measures, extending two more days to August 27. She pointed out that she understands that it is difficult for the society to have no confirmed cases for a long time. The medical system must be able to withstand it and respond quickly. However, it is also difficult for the government to wait until there are no confirmed cases in the community before relaxing the measures. Therefore, the relaxation will be limited from Friday (28th). Relax some epidemic prevention measures for a temporary period of 7 days. include︰
1. Extend the dinning time of restaurants to 9 pm
2. Reopen theaters, beauty salons and sports venues with less physical contact
3. It is allowed to wear a mask when exercising in country parks and outdoors
Chen Zhaoshi continued to point out that the current exercise in an outdoor place is not suitable for reasonable excuses, and some people may suspend exercise for this reason. The situation is not ideal. She pointed out that the government has also decided to amend Chapter 599I, which has passed the relevant exemption from the guild this morning and will take effect on August 28. She also said that the third wave of the epidemic has been more than one month, and full cooperation of the citizens is needed to gradually resume social and economic activities, calling for continued wearing of masks in crowded places, and calling for participation in national testing.
Covid-19 | Book Fair postponed to December 16-22. TDC: Re-evaluation one week before opening
[12:47] The book fair originally scheduled to be held in July, due to the outbreak of the third wave of epidemics, the TDC announced the suspension of the book fair two days before the opening, together with three other concurrent events, including the Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, education and Career Expo and Entrepreneurship Day are all postponed. It is understood that the TDC sent a letter to exhibitors today (25th) mentioning the decision to postpone the book fair to December 16-22. A final assessment and notification will be made one week before the opening.
[12:15] According to the news, there are about 20 new diagnoses in a single day. Yesterday was the first time the number of confirmed diagnoses fell to single digits in more than 50 days, but it was not maintained today.
National Testing | He Boliang who expresses his position not to participate and is approved: No objection to participate, no need to consider his position
[10:56] 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 public Collect samples. He Boliang, director of the Infection and Infectious Diseases Center of the University of Hong Kong, had previously stated that he would not participate in the plan, causing social controversy. He said today (25th) on the commercial channel program "Starting on a Sunny Day" that he has never opposed citizens' participation in universal community testing, and whether citizens participate does not need to consider his personal attitude.
New crown pneumonia | Hong Kong male re-infected with Hong Kong University Du Qihong: worry that even herd immunity is useless
[09:09] A Hong Kong patient diagnosed with the new crown virus was tested for the virus four months after he recovered. A study by the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong confirmed that his two virus strains have significantly different genetic sequences, making it the world's first case of secondary infection. Associate Clinical Professor Du Qihong of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong stated on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" today (25th) that this means that the survivors may not be immune to life and belong to the second infection. He worries that herd immunity may be useless, even with antibodies, he will still be infected again.
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Overview of yesterday:
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[00:00] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has gradually eased. The Centre for Health Protection announced today (24th) that 9 new cases were confirmed in a single day yesterday (23rd), 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.
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
[00:00] 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. The 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.
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▼The Mainland Nucleic Acid Support Team inspected the temporary laboratory in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park▼
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▼The third wave of measures such as the government's extension of the gathering restriction order and the ban on eating in the evening market ▼
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New Coronary Pneumonia | 9 more confirmed cases of Zhang Zhujun: now a national test can more easily cut the chain of transmission
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