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Written by: Chen Jiayi
2020-10-08 10:42
Last update date: 2020-10-08 10:43
Recently, there have been many cases of new coronary pneumonia with unknown origin. Professor Yuan Guoyong of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong stated on a commercial TV program today (8th) that the epidemic prevention measures have been relaxed earlier, and the public will be tired of fighting the epidemic. There are many activities, and the number of cases is expected to continue to increase.
Entering the autumn and winter seasons, he appealed to the public to be on guard early to cut off the chain of virus transmission.
Entering the autumn and winter seasons, Yuan Guoyong appealed to the public to be on strict alert and cut off the chain of virus transmission.
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Even if the most stringent epidemic prevention is implemented again, the number of cases will still increase
Recently, there have been many cases of COVID-19 with unknown origin. Professor Yuan Guoyong of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong said today that the epidemic prevention measures will be relaxed before the National Day holiday. , Involving bars, pharmacies, and disabled institutions. It is expected that even if the most stringent epidemic prevention measures are implemented again, the number of cases will continue to increase. Now it is necessary to strengthen the control of the epidemic.
He pointed out that the survival time of the virus in summer is shorter than that in winter. If the same measures are taken in autumn and winter, there may be more cases.
He said that before the first wave of the epidemic occurred at the beginning of the year, citizens were already wearing masks and were highly alert, so they won the battle. He called on citizens to be on guard early to cut off the hidden transmission chain in the community.
There was another group outbreak when the bar was reopened. Yuan Guoyong said that there is no problem with the relaxation of measures, but the measures for high-risk transmission must be implemented, including four restaurants for one table, waiter delivery arrangements and ventilation systems. He pointed out that there were bars that did not comply. It is also mentioned that citizens will exchange droplets when participating in parties in hotels.
He said that the measures related to bars and restaurants are related to economics and politics. It depends on the industry and the government's decision. He once proposed using straws for drinking in bars, but questioned whether it is feasible.
As a doctor, he will suggest how to reduce the risk of virus transmission, but he cannot help the government make decisions.
▼Reopening of premises and relaxation measures starting on October 2▼
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Have visited the fitness center: chatting without a mask is also a high risk of infection
Yuan Guoyong once inspected the fitness center. He found that some locations have low fresh air and high carbon dioxide content. If an invisible patient uses a treadmill, the exhaled particles may infect people nearby. He has requested that all ventilation systems be improved.
He also suggested separating clean and used dumbbells to reduce cross-infection.
In the fitness center, there is a high risk of infection when a few people chat in the locker room without wearing a mask after taking a shower.
He believes that the death rate of students infected with new coronary pneumonia is low, but he is worried that they will infect the elderly and spread in the community.
It is not wrong that there is a case in the school that immediately suspends classes. If there are many cases all over Hong Kong, then there will be no choice or need to suspend classes in Hong Kong.
He suggested that more places to provide virus testing, doctors found that patients with upper respiratory symptoms should be tested immediately.
He said that it is inefficient to rely on the Centre for Health Protection to ask patients where they are. He suggested that the government step up publicity and ask the public to write down the means of transportation they have taken and the restaurants they have visited in order to identify group cases.
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