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New crown pneumonia 8.30 | 15 more confirmed cases and more than 430,000 registered for national testing

2020-08-30T16:04:32.229Z


The third wave of new coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong has recently dropped. The Department of Health said that as of the early morning of today (30th), 15 new cases have been confirmed in Hong Kong, with a total of 4,802 cases. Among the new cases, 5 were imported cases and 10 were local infections. Among them, half of them were of unknown origin, including a police officer working in the Wan Chai police chief, a part-time taxi driver, and Pacific Place and Muqiu. 2 cleaners who can work. In addition, there were about 10 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong half a day, including a 31-year-old pregnant woman who was 39 weeks pregnant in Tuen Mun Hospital.


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Written by: Chen Qianting, Kong Fanxu, Wang Jien, Tsang Kaixin, Huang Weilun, and Kwong Xiaobin

2020-08-30 07:00

Last update date: 2020-08-30 23:54

The third wave of new coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong has recently dropped. The Department of Health said that as of the early morning of today (30th), 15 new cases have been confirmed in Hong Kong, with a total of 4,802 cases. Among the new cases, 5 were imported cases and 10 were local infections. Among them, half of them were of unknown origin, including a police officer working in the Wan Chai police chief, a part-time taxi driver, and Pacific Place and Muqiu. 2 cleaners who can work. In addition, there were about 10 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong half a day, including a 31-year-old pregnant woman who was 39 weeks pregnant in Tuen Mun Hospital.

[20:15] A government spokesperson said that at present, more than 430,000 citizens have registered to participate, and eight complaints have been received at the same time, suspected to involve theft of other people's personal data to make appointments. The government will follow up seriously and refer three cases to the Police Cyber ​​Security and Technology Crime Bureau for processing. The appointments have also been cancelled. The spokesman also pointed out that under the Universal Community Testing Program, cancelled registrations are not counted in the registration records, and there is absolutely no "really counted".

[20:00] The government stated that the Universal Community Testing Program (Universal Program) was officially launched on September 1. As of today (August 30), more than 420,000 citizens have successfully registered. The spokesperson also pointed out that on the first day of the popularization program, 80 community testing centers had already booked full appointments. As for the appointments from September 1 to 7, five community testing centers have already booked full appointments, namely Sau Mau Ping Community Hall, Yau Tong Community Hall, Shang Tak Community Hall, Sha Kok Community Hall and Ma On Shan Stadium. The Government also stated that it will closely monitor the reservation status and the operation of the popularization plan to consider whether it will extend the popularization plan for up to seven days.

National Testing|More than 420,000 people have registered and 5 testing centers are full. Government: Consider extending 7 days

▼Citizens ``Meet the Hood'' at the Little Hawaii Trail in Tseung Kwan O▼

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[18:15] According to the Government Information Service, as of 5:45 pm, a total of 418,400 people have registered to participate in the universal community testing program.

Nationwide Testing|The government condemns online comments for the purpose of discrediting personal data for testing purposes only

New crown pneumonia | Little Hawaii Waterfall is crowded with uncovered citizens after the release measures

[17:44] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has slowed down. The government has relaxed the outdoor mask order last Friday (28th), allowing citizens to not wear masks in country parks and when doing physical exertion activities.

Today (30th) is the first Sunday after the relaxation, the Little Hawaii Waterfall in Sai Kung is crowded with hikers. Although the area is not within the scope of a country park, most people "see you apart". A group of seven members of the public thought that trekking would be exhausted. They believed that they would be exempted. They also pointed out that it is rare to return to dinner in the evening market. They would "eat well" with their friends, but unfortunately they had to have a table for two. Sit down."

There were 15 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, 10 of which were local infections, and half of them were from no source. (Photo by Huang Shuhui)

Nationwide Testing|The number of registered people exceeds 350,000 Zhang Zhujun: The more people participate, the more patients can be recruited

[17:04] At the press conference, Zhang Zhujun was asked if he had registered to participate in the government's universal testing program. Zhang said that he still has not had time to register and that if more people participate in the program, a confirmed case is expected , Stay in the office to watch out for the epidemic. She added that the Office of the Department of Health has prepared deep throat saliva testing tools. It is very convenient for employees to undergo testing and they do not have to participate in the program.

Zhang Zhujun also said that the more people who participate in the plan, the more invisible patients can be identified, but she pointed out that the government has not set a target for the number of participants.

New crown pneumonia | Residents of no source case at Yuan Yi Building, Yuanzhou Village: I don’t know if they have been in contact

Zhang Zhujun pointed out that there is no time to register for the national test, but he added that it is convenient to take a deep throat saliva sample in the office. (Photo by Huang Shuhui)

New Coronary Pneumonia | The 39-week pregnant woman is unwell to the internal medicine ward of the hospital

[16:48] 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 22 cases in the past 24 hours. At the same time, 3 confirmed cases died, and 88 people have died so far. Another 33 confirmed patients have recovered and been discharged. So far, a total of 4320 patients have recovered and been discharged. So far, there are still 321 patients in 18 hospitals of the HA and Yabo Community Treatment Facility. 23 are in critical condition, 33 are in serious condition, and 295 are in stable condition. The number of negative pressure hospital beds is 1,220, and the utilization rate is 46%; the number of negative pressure wards is 675, and the utilization rate is 60%.

He also pointed out that a pregnant woman in Tuen Mun Hospital went to the Accident and Emergency Department for medical treatment earlier. The patient felt unwell and had a fever during self-examination of the fever. However, she was admitted to the hospital yesterday without fever. The medical staff tested the patient and was sent to the ward for hospitalization. The result showed that it was initially positive at night and was immediately sent to the isolation ward. The pregnant woman involved is 39 weeks pregnant, and the condition of the pregnant woman and fetus is stable. 10 female patients in the same ward were classified as close contacts and required quarantine for 14 days. Ho admits that this time the practice is not ideal, Tuen Mun Hospital will review the process, and feel sorry that some patients will be affected by quarantine.

New crown pneumonia | 10 more local cases, half of the sourceless Hong Chi hostel, 17 residents and staff confirmed

[16:39] Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Disease Division of the Center for Health Protection, Department of Health, said:

As of today (30th) morning, 15 new confirmed cases have been confirmed in Hong Kong, with a total of 4,802 cases. Among the new cases, 5 were imported cases and 10 were local infections. Among them, half of the cases were of unknown origin, including a police officer, a part-time taxi driver, and two working in Pacific Place and the Cricket Club. Cleaner, and a housewife. The police officer in question worked for the Wan Chai Police Chief and had no contact with the public. He lives in Cheung Sha Wan and has no high-risk factors. As for the taxi drivers who do early shifts, live in Tuen Mun, and have visited Yan Oi Market, they currently need to use ventilators.

Zhang Xu said that a nurse at the Dr. Tse Kin Wah Medical Clinic on Shou Fu Street, Yuen Long, was diagnosed; another 3 residents in the Hong Chi Lei Muk Shue Dormitory were diagnosed. A total of 11 residents and 6 caregivers were infected. In addition, there were about 10 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong half a day, including a pregnant woman who was 39 weeks pregnant in Tuen Mun Hospital.

▼Amoy Garden finally lost its position yesterday (29th), and confirmed cases appeared ▼

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

[14:25] The third wave of the new 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 fell behind 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.

National Testing|Open appointment for one and a half days, a total of 356,000 people have registered for testing

[12:17] As of 11:45 am, a total of 356,000 people have registered to participate in the universal community testing program.

[12:12] Tuen Mun Hospital announced that an 83-year-old female patient (case number: 4552) who was diagnosed with COVID-19 disease passed away today; the patient had a long-term illness and was a close contact of the confirmed case. Symptoms. After the test was confirmed, he was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital on August 18. The condition continued to deteriorate and he left at 6:32 am today. Looking through the information, the patient lives in Block A, Ho Shun Tai Building, Yuen Long. Together with the above patients, a total of 88 new coronary pneumonia patients have passed away.

[12:07] According to the news, more than ten new confirmed cases have been added today.

New crown pneumonia | About 2,000 foreign domestic helpers participate in virus test Luo Zhiguang: Participation rate still needs to be improved

[09:59] The Secretary for Labor and Welfare, Luo Zhiguang, stated in his blog today (30th) that from August 9 to August 20, only 1,780 foreign domestic helpers participated in the test, admitting that the participation rate was not satisfactory. The current number of foreign domestic helpers staying in Hong Kong waiting for a visa has been reduced from about 6,000 in early August to only about 1,700 at present. In addition, as of August 25, a total of 26 foreign domestic helpers have been fined for violating the "Restriction Order". 2,000 yuan.

National Testing│Zhang Jianzong: The appointments of 48 testing centers on September 1 are full

[09:49] Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong stated in his blog today (30th) that since accepting online appointments at 7 am yesterday, as of 10 pm last night, more than 290,000 citizens have registered to participate, and 48 The appointment of the testing center on September 1 is full, he said, depending on the progress, it will be extended for no more than seven days. He also pointed out that he hoped that the public would understand that even if they have no symptoms, they should seize the opportunity to participate in this voluntary and free popularization program to verify whether they are hidden patients as soon as possible, so that they can feel at ease and protect family and friends as well as the overall social interests.

Nationwide Testing|Chen Zhaoshi: As of this morning, 310,000 people registered online and reserved appointments at some centers

[09:07] On the 1st of next month, the government will launch a universal community test with voluntary participation by all people. Online appointments began yesterday (29th). The Director of the Food and Health Bureau Chen Zhaoshi said this morning that there are a large number of applicants and there are already 310,000 people registered for appointments, and some sampling centers have already been booked up. As for the professionalism that has been repeatedly questioned, the personnel involved in the sampling include doctors, medical students, and ambulances. Chen said that they all have sampling experience and received infection control training.

▼Relax the first weekend of dine-in dinner in the evening market▼

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[00:00] Amoy Gardens where SARS broke out in 2003. Since the outbreak in Hong Kong on January 23, it has been "zero confirmed", but it lasted 220 days and finally fell. A 39-year-old male confirmed his address as Block I, Amoy Gardens.
In addition, Shun On Village in Kwun Tong, Choi Tak Village in Ngau Tau Kok, The Parcville in Yuen Long, Tung Shing Lane in Yuen Long, Belvedere Garden in Tsuen Wan, Lei Muk Shue Village in Tsuen Wan, Wan Fong Mansion in Kwai Tsing, Kwai Shing East Village in Kwai Tsing, Shatin City , Aldrich Bay, Shau Kei Wan, Di Le Man Na Mansion in Tsim Sha Tsui, Tung Hing Building in To Kwa Wan and Yi Fung Building. Some confirmed cases have also reported to have lived. Among them, three patients were added to The Parcville, Yuen Long.

Confirmed Building|A full view of the patient’s residence

Two new restaurants have been visited by confirmed cases, including the "Hakka Haozhan" at Amoy Plaza Phase 4, and the "East Ocean Club Lafayette" at The ONE in Tsim Sha Tsui. In addition, the two new confirmed cases on Saturday have also visited the square in Lower Village in Ngau Tau Kok. They are 89-year-old retired man #4776 with unknown source, and 55-year-old man #4785 with epidemiological connection to the local case.

Diagnosed restaurant|The ONE "Donghaihui·Lafayette" is on the list

▼01 Go straight to Fire Eye Lab▼

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Epidemic focus news:

New crown pneumonia | A 70-year-old male patient in the K5 ward of Eastern District Hospital dies, a total of four diagnosed and three died

New crown pneumonia | Real estate agent at Harbour View Mall, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3 people diagnosed

Latest market conditions:

New crown pneumonia | The evening market reopens on the first weekend of the crowded Chinese restaurant in Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, poor business

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National testing:

Nationwide Testing | Antibody experts who have recovered when two people tested in a week: reflect more invisible transmission

Nationwide Testing|The government’s 2.58 million newspaper calls for participation in an advertisement that is similar to the National Security Law

Nationwide Testing | Public hospital nurses sign up for sampling, no response, cute and cute Xu Shuchang still unknown location

▼The 5 steps to make an appointment for national testing are as follows▼

01 Go straight to the Fire Eye Laboratory:

National Testing|Huoyan Laboratory set up negative pressure samples to ride on the elevator robot reminded to wear protective clothing

National Testing|Huasheng Fire Eye Laboratory has a high-temperature furnace to destroy samples without testing DNA equipment every day

National Testing|Step into the Deputy General Manager of Huasheng Fire Eye Laboratory to explain how to inspect 300,000 samples daily

▼List of community testing centers in 18 districts▼

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▼01 Actually measured throat swab sampling▼

▼8.28 List of reopening and still closed premises▼

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New crown pneumonia | Huang Jiahe experience night market Fuzhun dine-in: Shide rushes to the food ring staff to arrive before 9 o'clock

Covid-19 | Asymptomatic 29-year-old male police voluntarily tested and confirmed that he returned to work at the police headquarters yesterday

New crown pneumonia | National testing starts next Tuesday, Zhang Zhujun: It is good to cut the source

New crown pneumonia | Real estate agent at Harbour View Mall, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3 people diagnosed

New crown pneumonia|Wei hospital adds two diagnosed elders died

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