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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2020-10-07 22:36
Last update date: 2020-10-07 22:36
The local new crown pneumonia epidemic has rebounded, and the infection group of China Secret, a private bar in Tsim Sha Tsui, has another new case today (7th), and a total of 9 people have been infected.
It is reported that the government is studying closing bars.
The Food and Health Bureau held a meeting with the bar, karaoke and other industries this afternoon. The founding chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Licensed Bars and Clubs, Leung Li-yan, said after the meeting that the government did not mention that the bar would be closed again. People" emphasized that the bar is willing to cooperate with any epidemic prevention measures.
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said today that according to epidemiological tracking, it is believed that the Holly Building case is related to the China Secret Bar case. A total of 9 people were recruited from the two groups.
The newly confirmed cases included a Thai lady who had been to the bar, who also lived with 2 other confirmed cases in Hao Li Building.
Another 29-year-old man who lived in Wang Tau Hom and had visited a bar was also initially diagnosed.
Regarding the successive cases of China Secret, it is understood that the government urgently studied the closure of the bar, but did not make a decision.
The bar industry launched the "Anti-epidemic Commitment Charter" to require guests to declare health
Tommy Cheung, Member of the Legislative Council of the Food and Beverage Industry, representatives from the bar industry, etc., met with Deputy Secretary for Food and Health Xu Deyi, FEHD and the Department of Health this afternoon.
The founding chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Licensed Bars and Clubs, Leung Li-jen, said after the meeting that government representatives were willing to listen to the opinions of the industry at the meeting and did not talk about closing bars again.
He emphasized that since the industry resumed business, a number of anti-epidemic measures have been implemented, including 300 licensed bars signing the "Anti-epidemic Commitment Charter", such as in the form of QR Code, requiring guests to fill in health declaration forms.
Liang Liren believes that the government should not "a penny to kill a boatman." If there is a requirement to strengthen anti-epidemic measures, the industry is absolutely willing to cooperate. It should agree that if a bar has a confirmed case, the government can request the suspension of business for 14 days, but hopes that it will not require the entire bank to cease business.
Earlier when the epidemic situation has fallen, more people go out to consume and eat. He believes that most bars have abided by epidemic prevention measures, and repeatedly appealed to the industry to be self-disciplined, "If you smell the smell, you must seal it, and strengthen the epidemic prevention measures. If you don’t, you will be tired. ".
Qian Junyong, vice chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, also believes that it is "premature for the government to study the closure of bars."
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Bar Association: China Secret cannot be regarded as a bar.
Qian Junyong, vice chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, also believes that there is only a single case, and it is "premature" for the government to study the closure of the bar, and that China Secret is essentially a private club. "You can't follow the bar as the standard." Regarding the government research and closing the bar, he bluntly stated that "It is strange to understand that there will be some explanations." He emphasized that many legally licensed bars follow the guidelines and suggested that the government should step up efforts to crack down on violations. Restaurants, including increased penalties, are relatively more effective.
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