New crown pneumonia | Amoy now diagnosed and finally lost residents praise the housing estate's health measures are good, not worried about the outbreak

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Written by: Zeng Kaixin

2020-08-30 14:25

The third wave of the novel coronavirus epidemic in Hong Kong has not yet ceased. The Amoy Gardens where SARS broke out in 2003, after about 220 days of fighting the epidemic, finally lost the confirmed cases yesterday (29th).

Some residents expressed that they were not too worried about the outbreak of the epidemic in Amoy during the SARS period. They believed that the sanitary measures of the building were good, and the housing estate had also been converted to drains. The then chairman of the Amoy Gardens Owners Committee, Yip Xingguo, pointed out that the housing estate has implemented adequate epidemic prevention measures. The residents of the confirmed case are also surprised, but believe that the residents' awareness of epidemic prevention this time has improved compared with the 2003 SARS outbreak. It may happen," but it is believed that the chance of an outbreak in a housing estate is lower than it was then.

Amoy Gardens, where SARS broke out in 2003, has "zero confirmed" since the outbreak of the new coronavirus in Hong Kong on January 23. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

The Amoy Gardens, where SARS broke out in 2003, has "zero confirmed" since the outbreak of the new coronavirus in Hong Kong on January 23. Yuan Guoyong, Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology, Hong Kong University, also praised Amoy after inspecting the housing estate on the 20th of this month. Large property management and restaurants are clean and tidy.

However, the Center for Health Protection announced yesterday (29th) the list of the homes of the confirmed cases. A 39-year-old male (4783) reported that the address was Block I of Amoy Gardens. Amoy's fight against the epidemic has continued for 220 days and finally lost.

Notices are posted on the building to inform residents that they will also clean regularly every day. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Amoy finally lost to Ye Xingguo: after a few months

Amoy Gardens has been fighting the epidemic since January and has now confirmed confirmed cases. It is also located in Block I of Amoy Gardens and the then chairman of the Amoy Gardens Owners Committee, Ye Xingguo, described the epidemic as "a few months ago" and the residents of the confirmed cases. Also surprised.

He mentioned that the new coronavirus has a long incubation period. "It is not the same as SARS. (SARS) has a high fever when infected." Therefore, at the beginning of the epidemic, residents were reminded to wear masks when entering and exiting the elevator. "Be quick, be careful, and persevere", hoping to minimize the risk of the epidemic, and remind residents to be more vigilant and not let up.

He also pointed out that after learning that a person in Block I was diagnosed, the building had implemented immediate cleaning measures, including full spray disinfection of all floors. Alcohol hand rubbing and air UV disinfection machines were also installed in the lobby at the beginning of the epidemic.

Ye Xingguo pointed out that the Shashihou housing estate has undergone large-scale exterior wall repairs and modified U-shaped drains. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Residents' awareness of epidemic prevention is relatively lower than that of SARS Shijia housing estates

SARS raged in 2003, and U-shaped water pipes in Amoy Gardens became a way to spread drugs. Ye Xingguo pointed out that the SA Shihou housing estate has undergone large-scale external wall repairs and modified U-shaped drains to solve the problem of drying out and spreading poison. However, the project is voluntary, and only 70% of the residents have modified the new water trap. But he emphasized that although not all households have replaced the water traps, no matter whether they are replaced or not, as long as they maintain good habits, regularly fill water into the drain.

When asked if he would be worried that SARS would repeat itself at Amoy this time, he responded that he was "not afraid of 10,000 to just in case" and bluntly said that "any situation may happen", but I believe that residents are more aware of epidemic prevention this time. There was improvement when SARS broke out in 2009, and the chance of an outbreak in housing estates was lower than then.

Mrs. Su said that she is not worried about the outbreak of SARS in Amoy. Since SARS housing estates have replaced U-shaped drains, she believes that "it is much better than a blast." (Photo by Luo Junhao)

Some residents said that Amoy's health measures are well done

Mrs. Su, who lives in Block I of Amoy Gardens, said that people who are currently diagnosed in the building are "worry and there is no way." In addition, the confirmed cases may be infected outside, which may not be related to the housing estate. She also said that she was not worried that the epidemic would erupt like SARS in Amoy. Since SARS housing estates have replaced U-shaped drains, she believes that it is "a lot better than a blast," and she will fill the drain regularly. She also mentioned that the hygiene measures of the building are well done, and that the building will be cleaned regularly every day.

The confirmed person in Block I of the Amoy Gardens was recently listed as a close contact and was taken away by the Health Protection Center for quarantine and then diagnosed yesterday. Mrs. Su revealed that the building had posted a notice at the time, informing residents that residents were classified as close contacts. At that time, it was "clearly clear". After the diagnosis yesterday, the building was thoroughly cleaned again, so she was not too worried.

Residents: take measures when returning to SARS

Ms. Leung also pointed out that she should be as careful as possible when entering and exiting. There is also an alcohol rub cell phone in the lobby. The sanitary condition of the building is good, so she is not too worried. When asked if she would be worried about SARS recurring, she pointed out that she was "innocent", but she would pay attention to toilet cleaning and "do relevant measures when returning to SARS."

Some residents in Block I said, "There are surprises," but they always have to go out to buy food, only wearing a mask. When asked if he was worried about the spread of the virus such as SARS through the drains, he bluntly said, "I can't do anything about it, don't worry."

Some residents in Block I said, "There are surprises and surprises," but they always have to go out to buy food and only wear a mask. (Photo by Luo Junhao)

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