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Written by: Lao Minyi, Hu Jiaxin, Chen Jiayi, Chen Qianting, Li Enci, Huang Weilun
2020-11-11 07:00
Last update date: 2020-11-12 00:50
The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong is showing a rebound trend. The Department of Health announced 9 new cases yesterday (10th), increasing to 5,390 in total.
Among them, 5 were local cases. Although none of them had no source of infection, they reached a single-day high in a month, requiring 14 days of "clearing" and indefinitely.
According to the news, about 20 new confirmed cases were newly confirmed today (11th), with unidentified cases.
A fourth-year student from the Physical Education Department of HKBU has been diagnosed, and some classrooms in the school need to be temporarily changed to online teaching.
The government will hold a press conference on preventive and control measures this morning to announce the 14-day return plan for Hong Kong people from the Mainland and Macau to enter Hong Kong without quarantine, the bubble travel with Singapore, and the operation arrangements for the safe travel software.
The "Easy Return to Hong Kong" program announced by the authorities will facilitate Hong Kong residents to return to Hong Kong from Guangdong Province and Macau.
Starting from November 23, citizens who have applied for quotas are required to hold negative test reports and can be exempted from quarantine when returning to Hong Kong. Shenzhen Bay Port and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Artificial Island Port will provide a total of 5,000 people per day.
Starting from the same day, eligible persons who arrive in Hong Kong by land must also have valid nucleic acid test results before they can enter the country, and they will be exempted from compulsory testing after entry.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, stated that if the fourth wave of epidemics occurs at any time if he does not pay attention to the situation, he must strictly adopt the strategy of "preventing external import and preventing internal proliferation" to further tighten the current arrangements.
Measures include requiring all people arriving in Hong Kong from outside China to be subject to hotel quarantine. Aircrews previously exempt from quarantine must undergo testing before being released from high-risk areas.
As for local testing services, 4 testing centers will be put into service this Sunday (15th), charging 240 yuan each time.
The mobile inspection vehicle in Dapu District will be extended by 2 days, and the sampling booth service will be extended by 3 days.
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Travel Bubble | Cathay Pacific Singapore Air Tickets Rise Nearly 1,000 First Day Flights Are Full
[23:55] The travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore will be launched on the 22nd of this month. The governments of the two places will announce the details of the arrangement today (11th). The first 15th day will be operated by Cathay Pacific. And Singapore Airlines launched related routes.
Before the announcement, Cathay Pacific’s website showed the price of air tickets. A set of round-trip air tickets was priced at about RMB 3,100 last month. It has risen to RMB 4,111 tonight, but the first day’s flights are still full; Singapore Airlines’ maiden flight tickets are sold out. 8,541 yuan.
Confirmed building restaurant | confirmed HKBU girl and Tsuen Wan Quan.
21 whereabouts of a male patient in the city are exposed
[23:25] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong is showing signs of rebound. According to data from the Center for Health Protection, three new patients with unknown source of infection have been added. The whereabouts of the infection spread throughout all districts in Hong Kong, including many hotels and restaurants.
Among them, a female student from the Department of Physical Education of HKBU (the 5998th case) has more activities. She has been to Taekwondo Qingdo Hall and Beihe Street Gymnasium, and patronized restaurants such as Lok Fu Maru Noodles and Kowloon City Yu Noodles.
A 44-year-old male patient (the 5399th case) went to 10 restaurants during the infection period, mainly located in Tsuen Wan and Sha Tin, including Tsuen Wan Citywalk Rice Noodle Array, Mak Wonton Noodle House, Tsuen Wan Plaza Hongxing Chinese Restaurant He Ruxin Seaview Hotel Chinese Restaurant, as well as Shimen Jingrui Square Zhuangyuan Bridge Rice Noodles, Lidao Kitchen and Taifeng Taiwanese cuisine.
259 people in 9 schools now have upper respiratory tract infections High Bishop’s College Primary School and Canaan Kindergarten are on the list
[22:40] The Centre for Health Protection announced today (11th) that it is investigating 9 outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections, involving two kindergartens-cum-child care centers, 4 kindergartens and 3 primary schools, involving a total of 259 children.
The center will conduct a new coronavirus test for the teachers and students of the affected classes, and recommend that the classes be suspended for no less than 3 days before the test results are obtained, as a preventive measure.
The list includes Wan Chai High Bishop's College Primary School, Kowloon Tong Canaan Chinese-English Kindergarten, Canaan Kindergarten (Laguna City), Kowloon City Minsheng College Primary School, etc.
New crown pneumonia | After the operation, the mother-in-law lives in the Hyatt Regency, North Point, and the foreign domestic helper learned that the patient has been in the owner: or moved
[22:30] The Department of Health announced today that there were 18 new confirmed cases of new pneumonia, of which 3 were local infections of unknown origin, including a 23-year-old female from Baptist University’s physical education department who visited multiple places during the incubation period and the infection period. Students (Case 5398).
She went to Staycation at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour in North Point with five friends during the onset of illness. She felt unwell after leaving the hotel to see the dentist in Mong Kok Center.
No obvious notice was seen outside the hotel tonight. The staff refused to respond to the incident. Many hotel residents said they were unaware of the incident.
Some foreign domestic helpers who stayed at the hotel with their employer stated that their employer wanted to recuperate in the hotel and "evade the epidemic" after the operation. Since the employer was older and nervous about the epidemic, he would be shocked if he learned of the incident and would even move out immediately.
New crown pneumonia | Two people were fined and sentenced to 14 days in prison for leaving the residence in violation of the quarantine order
[20:28] The Department of Health announced that the two were sentenced in the Magistrates' Court today for violating the quarantine order.
A 33-year-old man returned to Hong Kong from a foreign area and left his quarantine site at the end of March before the quarantine order expired and was fined 30,000 yuan.
Another 46-year-old woman returned to Hong Kong from the Mainland or Taiwan. She left her quarantine site in early October before the quarantine order expired and was sentenced to 14 days in prison.
A spokesman for the Department of Health said that any violation of relevant regulations will be followed up seriously.
Travel Bubble｜The first batch of passengers on the first flight between Hong Kong and Singapore on the 22nd will receive special reusable masks
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Hong Kong government announced last month that it had reached a principled agreement with Singapore. The governments of the two places announced the bilateral "tourism bubble" today (11th). Travellers who hold the mutual recognition virus test of the two places will start on the 22nd of this month. There is no compulsory quarantine for travel, but you must take a dedicated flight.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board stated that Cathay Pacific will be responsible for Hong Kong’s exclusive flights, while Singapore Airlines will be responsible for Singapore Airlines. Passengers who become the first batch of "air travel bubbles" on the 22nd of this month will receive a special design that shows the two places. Featured limited reusable masks.
The two places gave special gifts to the first group of "air travel bubbles" passengers, including a specially designed limited-edition reusable mask showing the characteristics of the two places.
(Photo of the Tourism Board)
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New crown pneumonia | 1,400 students with upper respiratory tract infection in a week, class one of La Salle Primary School suspended for 3 days
[19:07] Upper respiratory tract infections broke out in many schools or institutions in Hong Kong. The Director of Health, Chan Han-yee, also mentioned in the press conference today (11th) that there was a sharp increase in the number of outbreaks. By 3 pm, a total of this week was recorded. There were 132 outbreaks in schools or homes, involving nearly 1,400 people, mainly in kindergartens, child care centers, and primary schools.
The center will send sample bottles to schools that have experienced the outbreak to test the affected people for the new crown pneumonia virus, and require schools to suspend classes for at least 3 days before the test results are available.
Individual students of Longcheng Minsheng College Primary School and La Salle Primary School, a famous school in Kowloon Tong, have developed upper respiratory tract infections. Among them, the primary two students in the first class of La Salle Primary School will be suspended for three days from tomorrow (12). Throat saliva test.
Three students from Class 2F of La Salle Primary School in Kowloon Tong developed upper respiratory tract infections and their classmates were suspended for three days.
[17:15] Zhang Zhujun revealed that less than 20 preliminary confirmed cases were temporarily recorded today, including 5 driver cases.
She revealed that the University of Hong Kong has studied the genetic arrangement of the virus strain and found that it is similar to the imported case from Nepal.
As for the recent outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection, the primary concern is whether the new coronavirus is involved, so tests will be arranged.
However, she pointed out that the temporary cases were all rhinovirus, enterovirus, etc.
She also reminded that although children return to learn to wear masks, young children may not wear well and share items. Therefore, there is still a certain risk of transmission and spread from family to community.
Due to the worrying situation, relevant schools have been suspended for 3 days.
If a tourist who participated in the tourism bubble is diagnosed, it will be treated as a local case and close contacts will be identified.
The Chief Administrative Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management) of the Hospital Authority, He Wanxia, pointed out that testing services will be strengthened during influenza peak periods to provide patients with flu symptoms, and results will be available within 24 hours.
[17:05] Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the temporary test set up by the government in Tai Po has processed thousands of samples. No positive cases have been found yet, but he emphasized that more samples are still being processed.
For the time being, the Department of Health has not found five drivers who are initially positive or who may be infected. They have not had any mutual activities, but the authorities will continue to investigate in depth.
As for the HKBU female students, they had a fever on November 5, and the samples were originally scheduled to be returned on November 8. However, the samples were not submitted until November 9.
The female student had been to Staycation twice and reported that she did not use other hotel facilities. In the second Staycation, 5-6 people stayed together for one night.
As for the drivers who were initially diagnosed or suspected of being recruited, it is difficult to say how they were transmitted. Some people do not have taxis, and some family members have been sick earlier. They also eat meals in different places when they go to work, reflecting that there are still people in the community. Different virus transmission chains need to step up testing to find out.
She specifically mentioned that most of the virus gene sequencing in Hong Kong since July is similar, including Mui Wo Staycation's virus strain sequencing analysis, which reflects that the virus is "spreading tightly" in the community.
[16:55] Zhang Zhujun said frankly that she is still counting the close contacts of the HKBU female students. For the time being, it is mainly her family members and people who participated in Staycation together. It also includes a group of sports people. It is understood that she has at least more than 10 people infected Close contacts.
She has also been to Sham Shui Po, Changsha Bay, Shunli Village Gymnasium, and Taekwondo Stadium in Liuhe Commercial Building in Fortress Hill.
The female student had also been examined by a dentist in the Mong Kok Centre, but she did not have the name of the dentist. She believed she was wearing a face mask, but she believed that she was a high-risk person and was subject to quarantine.
Zhang Zhujun also pointed out that the infected taxi drivers would contact people living with them for quarantine. The number is not too high, but because they live in different areas, it is worrying because they have a wide range of contacts.
Coronavirus Pneumonia | Two local cases living in Kwai Chung and Tsuen Wan, one person with low viral load or invisible patient
She also emphasized that in the early stage of the third wave, many confirmed cases belonged to taxi drivers. The current situation is worrying because drivers will go to different places.
She also mentioned that the research conducted by the University of Hong Kong showed that the Mui Wo and Tai Po cases are all in the same transmission company, reflecting the current "wide spread" of the virus.
[16:50] As for the five suspected drivers who have been referred to the Department of Health, four are taxi drivers and one is a rehabilitation bus driver.
Among them, the 77-year-old man who had been initially diagnosed, lived in Haili Village, Sham Shui Po, and was the only unwell case. He started coughing on November 8. He took the bottle from the outpatient clinic and returned it for preliminary positive tests.
His wife has also been unwell since November 5 and has been sent to hospital for testing.
He stayed at home during the incubation period, and the taxi he drove was settled in the West Kowloon Gold Shopping Centre.
The CT value of the virus is about 15 to 17, which is the initial stage of onset.
Another 47-year-old man, who was initially diagnosed, was a rehabilitation bus driver. He was found by a test plan on November 10. He was asymptomatic and lived in Fo Tan. He drove a nanny car during the incubation period and would pick up students, including Bao Liang. Kuk Siu Hansen Primary School and Po Leung Kuk Zhang Xinyu Kindergarten, have been to the East Kowloon Health Center and Chai Wan Xinghua Village.
As for the three drivers whose test results were not confirmed, they were taxi drivers, including a 63-year-old half-time driver who lived in Xiyingpan. They finally went to work on November 9 and were asymptomatic. They had been with their family and relatives on November 7. Le Chaozhou Restaurant for dinner.
Another 69-year-old taxi driver lives in Sheung Shui. He drives the taxi at Tai Wai every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sometimes he goes to Sheung Shui Tin Kwong Market to buy food and participates in regular tests. It was the sixth time to participate in the test, and the last test was in October.
The last taxi driver was a 68-year-old man living in Po Wai Village, Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long. He lived with a charterer. There was no taxi recently and no guests were contacted during the incubation period.
[16:40] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that the three local cases with unknown source of infection were a 76-year-old retired man, a 23-year-old Baptist University female student, and a 44-year-old man living in Tsuen Wan.
Among them, the 76-year-old retiree went to Tsuen Wan Yan Chai Hospital for an examination on November 9. It was found to be a positive case. The CT value of the virus was 40. Antibodies have been detected in the body, which may be an earlier confirmed case.
He usually doesn't go to other places, most of them go to Tsuen Wan Park, Dundas Park, etc. "Sit and scare alone." He reported that he had been to Mong Kok Golden Garden Restaurant.
As for the 23-year-old HKBU female student, November 3 was the last school day. She lived in a residential building on Tuen Mun Rural Committee Road. She developed fever on November 5 and was diagnosed in a private doctor's clinic. She went to hotel Staycation during the incubation period and the infectious period. .
The female student had been to the Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hotel in North Point from the 4th to the 5th during the infection period, that is, from November 4th to 5th. During the incubation period, she visited the Mongkok Royal Plaza Hotel Staycation.
She had been to the Taekwondo Stadium during the infection, went to the Mong Kok Center to see a dentist on November 5, and went to Chi Lok Garden in Tuen Mun for beauty treatment before becoming ill on November 4.
As for the 44-year-old man living in Tsuen Wan, he is a company project manager of the Shimen Weida Center. His company has 7 people, all of whom will be sent to the quarantine center.
He went to Shimen Square for lunch on weekdays. He had been to Taiwanese Typhoon Food. He had a sore throat on November 6, and he had been to West Page BEACH CLUB. Sometimes he would go to the rice noodle array in Tsuen Wan for dinner, and also visited Ruxin Seaview. Hotel Chinese Restaurant.
New crown pneumonia | 12 passengers of Nepal epidemic plane confirmed after arrival in Hong Kong, Kathmandu flights were grounded for two weeks
[16:30] The Director of the Department of Health, Chen Hanyi, said that as of early this morning, there were 18 newly confirmed cases in Hong Kong, 3 of which were local cases of unknown origin, and the remaining 15 were imported cases.
Chen Hanyi pointed out that among the 15 imported cases, 12 cases were caused by the 12 passengers on the flight RA409 of Nepal Airlines arriving from Kathmandu yesterday. The Department of Health has cited Chapter 599H to prohibit the arrival of the above-mentioned flights between November 12 and 25. port.
New crown pneumonia | HKBU girl was diagnosed with staycation at Hyatt Regency North Point, Mong Kok
Chen Hanyi also pointed out that the CHP today also received referrals from taxi and light bus specific testing contractors after testing, involving 5 people, of which two have been confirmed to be initially positive, one taxi driver and one taxi driver. Rehabus driver.
For the remaining 3 referral cases, the test results are unclear and await review.
She reiterated that if all five cases were positive, it would be a serious alarm. She worried that the chain of transmission of unknown source in the community would still exist, and called for epidemic prevention measures and social distancing to prevent the epidemic from rebounding.
Chen Hanyi pointed out that in the past few days there were outbreaks of upper respiratory infections in many schools. As of noon today, there have been 132 outbreaks in institutions/schools this week, involving nearly 1,400 people. Students in kindergartens, child care centers and primary schools are reminded to pay attention to hygiene. Distribute sample bottles to schools with outbreaks for COVID-19 testing.
She reminded parents that if children have fever, runny nose, etc., they should not go to school and see a doctor as soon as possible. Parents should also reduce their participation in extracurricular activities and avoid crowded places.
Experts questioned the Hong Kong government's definition of high-risk areas is out of line with the global epidemic and advocates diversion measures to reduce infections
[14:00] Earlier, people who were exempt from quarantine in high-risk areas had left without waiting for the quarantine results at the airport. Later, they were diagnosed and infected their family members. Experts denounced them as loopholes.
The Hong Kong government announced today (11th) the tightening of the relevant measures, and exempt crew members from 15 extremely risky areas will also have to wait at the airport for negative test results before being released.
Some experts believe that the current epidemic situation in many overseas places is severe, and there are no more than 15 high-risk areas. The Hong Kong government's definition of extremely high risk is out of touch with the global epidemic. It is recommended that the government should define "low-risk areas" based on local risks and bring low-risk areas to Hong Kong. People who are exempt from quarantine should be handled separately from people in other regions to reduce the risk of cross-infection. Those who are exempt from quarantine should refer to the "closed-loop management" in the Mainland and Macau to prevent exempt people from contacting the community to prevent the spread of the virus.
Travel Bubble｜You must do a few things before you leave, fill in the form, download the tracking app and leave Singapore with peace of mind
[12:54] The government announced today (11th) that it will maintain the current social distancing measures for one week until November 19.
The Food and Health Bureau emphasized that in view of the recent rebound in local cases, there is no room for further relaxation of existing social distancing measures at this stage.
In accordance with relevant regulations, the restaurant’s six-person table restriction, four-person gathering restriction, and mask order will continue.
[12:15] According to the news, there are about 20 new pneumonia confirmed cases in Hong Kong today, and an epidemic press conference will be set up.
Looking through the data, the last time 20 or more cases were diagnosed was September 20.
[11:53] According to news, a fourth-year student from the Department of Physical Education, Sports and Health of Hong Kong Baptist University was initially diagnosed with new pneumonia, and finally returned to school on November 3rd. He had been to the Baptist University Road Campus for teaching. And the administration building, the Jockey Club College of Chinese Medicine building, the main canteen, etc.
The school also issued a notice to students. In response to the situation, some classrooms involved will be temporarily changed to online teaching until further notice.
Hong Kong residents living in Guangdong and Macao are exempted from quarantine when returning to Hong Kong. He Boliang: Arranging safety will not affect the epidemic in Hong Kong
[11:47] He Boliang, director of the Infection and Infectious Diseases Center of the University of Hong Kong, said in a business channel program "Starting on a Sunny Day" this morning that Guangdong Province has been in a state of "zero infection" for a long time. From the area to high-risk areas, and adequate testing will not affect the local epidemic due to the 14-day exemption from quarantine in Hong Kong. I believe that the relevant arrangements are "safe and reasonable", but care must be taken to avoid sending people from the two places at the time of entry and exit. Mixed", causing cross-infection.
He continued that as the epidemic continues, the government and citizens will suffer fatigue from the epidemic. For example, after returning to Hong Kong, members of the organic team "go around" without waiting for the test results. He believes that the government can avoid the above situation if the government follows up carefully according to the administrative system. .
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Travel Bubble｜The fastest flight to and from Singapore at the end of this month: A four-day tour is about 6000 yuan
[11:40] The Singapore government announced that the "tourism bubble" established with Hong Kong will take effect on the 22nd of this month.
YUAN Zhenning, executive director of WTV, said when accepting the commercial program "Departing on a Sunny Day", according to the current information, there will be no two airlines operating flights between the two places at the end of this month. About one thousand Hong Kong dollars.
He also predicted that in the past, a four-day tour from Singapore would cost 4,000 yuan, but now it will add up to 6,000 yuan for inspection fees.
He also predicts that the number of people going to Singapore will be reduced to 10 to 20% of the previous number.
The three policy bureau chiefs held a press conference to announce the tightening of epidemic prevention arrangements and strengthen detection measures to prevent the fourth wave of the epidemic.
The authorities also announced the Peace of Mind Travel App, Easy Back to Hong Kong Plan, and bubble travel arrangements between Hong Kong and Singapore.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Singapore and Hong Kong Travel Bubble opens on the 22nd of this month, 200 people a day must install the tracking app
[10:58]
Qiu Tenghua
pointed out that according to the bubble tourism process, Singaporean tourists must have not been to other places 14 days before arriving in Hong Kong. The local inspection price is about 200 to 300 SGD (equivalent to HK$1,152 to 1,728) , A quick test at the airport after arrival is 499 yuan.
As for Hong Kong people to be tested before departure, they can go to 19 government-approved laboratories or 4 quarantine centers that opened on November 15 for 240 yuan testing.
According to the agreement between the governments of the two places, Hong Kong passengers need to hold a valid report within 72 hours of departure; they will be tested once 72 hours after arriving in the local area, and they will be tested again at the airport when they arrive back in Hong Kong.
He said that when travelers return to Hong Kong, they need to pay for the test at the airport. The price is about 499 yuan, which he believes is a reasonable price.
As for the flights provided by Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, the ticket price is determined by business, and is estimated to be around 3,000 to 4,000 yuan.
After arriving in the local area, Hong Kong travelers need to download the tracking program required by the local area.
The Hong Kong Government also encourages visitors to Hong Kong to download the "Travel with Peace" program that will be activated.
Eligible Hong Kong residents from Guangdong and Macao will return to Hong Kong from the 23rd of this month, exempt from inspection and return to Hong Kong with a limit of 5,000 people to make an appointment next Wednesday
[10:40]
Director of the Bureau of Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (Special Duties) Yuan Minzhong
said:
The "Easy Return to Hong Kong" program was launched on the 23rd of this month. Hong Kong residents residing in Guangdong Province and Macau can be exempted from quarantine when returning to Hong Kong. The plan sets a limit.
Shenzhen Baykou Peak has 3,000 places a day, and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge artificial island port has 2,000 places.
Applicants have 4 conditions, including being a Hong Kong resident; being in the three places involved in the past 14 days; having a negative test result report within 3 days; and applying for a quota one week before departure.
Each applicant can apply for 3 people at the same time. When returning to Hong Kong, they can choose to enter and exit at the designated port. The mobile phone will receive a short message notification. The green code is exempt from quarantine, and the pink code may not be exempt.
Since the departure is available on November 23, that is, the Wednesday of the previous week, reservations will be accepted from November 18, and the departure quota for the next week can be opened from Wednesday to Friday.
However, the plan is currently only for one-way return to Hong Kong. If people who are exempt from inspection want to go to Guangdong and Macao again, they need to undergo 14-day quarantine according to local requirements.
Qiu Tenghua said that the travel bubbles between Hong Kong and Singapore are exclusive flights and officially set sail on November 22, reflecting that the Hong Kong government can restart the economy in the face of the protracted epidemic.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
[10:29]
Director of the Bureau of Commerce and Economic Development Qiu Tenghua
said:
Hong Kong and Singapore travel bubbles are exclusive flights, which officially set sail on November 22. Under the premise that the epidemic prevention work of both sides is well done, it is hoped that the two places will be restored as a major step in cross-border travel. It is also Hong Kong’s first bubble travel arrangement with a foreign country. It reflects that the Hong Kong government can restart the economy in the face of the protracted epidemic.
Bubble Tour is an exclusive flight, with a limit of 200 people per flight.
Visitors from Hong Kong are required to undergo a virus test within 72 hours before leaving for Singapore and obtain a negative result.
The second test will take place 72 hours after arriving in Singapore.
The third test will be on the return journey of local passengers.
After returning to Hong Kong, Hong Kong residents need to undergo another test at the local airport.
The mechanism is adjusted according to the epidemic situation in the two places. If there are more than 5 unsourced confirmed cases in Singapore, it will stop for two weeks.
As for the airport quick test fee starts at 499 yuan.
[10:24] The authorities will later announce the "Easy Return to Hong Kong" program to facilitate Hong Kong residents living in Guangdong Province and Macau to return to Hong Kong and reduce the risk of cross-border transmission.
Starting from November 23, qualified persons who arrive in Hong Kong by land will also need to hold a valid nucleic acid test result before they can enter the country, and they will be exempted from compulsory testing after entry.
Xue Yongheng said that the Anxin Travel App will be available for download by the public next Monday (16th).
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
New crown pneumonia | "Travel with peace of mind" will launch next Monday Xue Yongheng: data will be deleted after 31 days
[10:20]
Xue Yongheng, Director of the Bureau of Innovation and Technology,
said:
The Anxin Travel app will be available for download by the public next Monday (16th). The authorities have been developing the software since August, and there has been continuous progress.
Under the epidemic situation, there are anti-infection measures around the world to prepare for the gradual restoration of economic and personnel exchanges. Travel with peace of mind will use technology to encourage citizens to develop record travel habits.
He emphasized that the Anxin Travel App is a convenient tool for the people. It is voluntary to participate in independent records, and it is convenient for citizens to record the time of going to different venues electronically.
He emphasized that the program does not require user registration, does not need to know the user's name, does not know the user's location, does not use the GPS function in the phone, and does not back up user data on the government system.
Travel data will be encrypted on the user’s mobile phone and deleted automatically within 31 days.
At present, more than 6,000 public and private venues have participated in the program, and 18,000 taxis in Hong Kong can be used directly.
The Safe Travel App will be available for download by the public next Monday (16th).
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
[10:17] Singapore media reported that the local area will start a tourism bubble with Hong Kong starting on November 22. The initial plan is to fly one flight per day with a quota of 200 passengers per flight.
The Singapore authorities stated that starting from December 7, the relevant flights will be increased to twice a day.
[10:10] As for social distancing measures,
Chen Zhaoshi
said that the number of local infections with unknown sources is on the rise. Although the epidemic has eased, it has not been fully controlled.
The Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong stated yesterday that there is currently no room to relax social distancing. The epidemic prevention measures that expire this Thursday will be extended for a week until November 19.
Chen Zhaoshi said that people are reminded not to wear masks because the risk of infection is so high that they should avoid gatherings of people who do not wear masks.
There have been many local cases involving "Staycation". Although there may not be a violation of social distance, they should be avoided from a public health perspective.
She also emphasized that if issues involving hotels or private group gatherings continue, laws and regulations may be tightened to regulate related activities.
[10:07]
Chen Zhaoshi
continued to point out that the "internal non-proliferation" strategy will increase the detection volume and capabilities in the community, and comprehensively strengthen epidemic surveillance and virus detection.
In addition to the cases announced by Zhang Zhujun every day, if the authorities find a small outbreak group, they will come to the area as soon as possible to extinguish the chance of another outbreak.
Laboratory testing is the key to epidemic prevention, and the authorities have continuously optimized and strengthened laboratory testing plans in the early stages of the epidemic.
Different subjects have been strengthened, early detection of asymptomatic people, and advance diagnosis time.
The government strengthens various levels of testing:
1. The Hospital Authority and the Department of Health will be responsible for epidemiological testing
2. Perform testing for high-risk groups. If there is an outbreak, such as in Tai Po recently, the government will conduct emergency group testing according to risk assessments to areas or locations where confirmed cases have occurred, hoping to achieve regional testing management and identify patients as soon as possible And cut the transmission chain.
In response to outbreaks in small communities, the government will set up temporary testing centers to facilitate local residents to test "willing to do all tests."
As for the 4 testing centers, they will be put into service on November 15th, charging 240 yuan each time.
3. In response to a small outbreak in Tai Po District, 6,800 people have been tested.
The mobile car will extend its service for two days to November 12, and continue to collect samples on November 13, operating daily from 10 to 8 pm.
The service hours of the sampling booths will also be extended. The sampling booths outside the Kwong Fuk Village Volleyball Court and Fu Shan Community Hall will extend their service until November 15 and will operate from 10 to 8 nights.
4. For specific groups, the Hong Kong government has integrated and regularized some group detections as fixed-point monitoring
5. The legislative framework for mandatory testing has been launched to fully identify infected persons
Chen Zhaoshi stated that in order to prevent the fourth wave of the epidemic and the outbreak of the winter flu epidemic, it is necessary to strictly adopt the anti-epidemic strategy of "anti-import outside, anti-proliferation inside" and further tighten the current arrangements.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
[09:46]
Chen Zhaoshi
stated that if you do not pay attention to the situation, the fourth wave of epidemics will appear at any time.
In the past 14 days, there were 60 imported cases involving new sources in Europe, the Americas, and Africa. The strategy of "anti-import outside, anti-proliferation inside" must be strictly adopted. The current arrangements will be further tightened and must be more rapid and effective.
The "external protection" measures include:
1. Currently, additional testing and quarantine conditions are implemented for 15 high-risk areas, which will be further tightened.
From November 13th, all people arriving in Hong Kong from outside China must be compulsory quarantine in the hotel, centralized management, to reduce the possibility of transmission to people living in the home quarantine.
Before boarding, passengers must provide a 14-day confirmation of booking at a hotel in Hong Kong and a negative test result, otherwise they will not be allowed to board.
After arriving in Hong Kong, they must be tested, and only after the results are available, they will be tested at the hotel.
2. In addition to the existing fusing mechanism, that is, 5 people on the same flight or 3 people on two consecutive flights, the aircraft must be banned from flying to Hong Kong for 14 days.
The authorities have imposed new no-fly conditions. If the airline involved fails to produce the hotel booking confirmation or test report provided by the passenger, but allows the passenger to board the plane, it will consider fines the airline to suspend the flight involved, and the authorities may Consider prosecution or other deterrent measures.
3. The arrangements for persons exempted from quarantine will be tightened across the board. Most of them involve crew members and seafarers. There are certain needs for cargo planes, and the arrangements will be tightened accordingly.
Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that people who come to Hong Kong from extremely high-risk areas will be specifically targeted. After people who have visited extremely high-risk areas arrive in Hong Kong, even if they are exempt from quarantine, they must, if feasible, within 48 hours of departure and after arrival in Hong Kong. Nucleic acid tests are required, and any crew members who come to Hong Kong from high-risk areas must wait for the test results to be released; as for foreign consulate personnel and consul generals who come to Hong Kong from high-risk areas, they must use point to point after arriving in Hong Kong. Transportation, cannot take public transportation, and self-isolate at the location of the institution for 14 days.
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Director of the Food and Health Bureau Chen Zhaoshi
said:
The global epidemic continues to break out. Although the anti-epidemic work in the past November has been good, it is low compared to the world. Although there are sporadic numbers, the situation is still easing.
However, now that the flu is at its peak, the epidemic has also repeated itself, and we cannot relax.
As of November 10, there were a total of 5,390 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia, 108 deaths, and 3,866 local cases, including close contacts.
Since the outbreak of the third wave at the end of July, there were still sporadic cases in the past week, and the community still has an invisible transmission chain.
There are small outbreak groups in the community for various reasons, including a hotel vacation group, and the tracking work is still going on.
The 7-day average number of cases of unknown origin has risen from 0.4 in early November to 1.1.
New crown pneumonia | The three directors will list the press conference today or announce one-way customs clearance, bubble travel, and health codes
[00:36] The government held the "Coronavirus Disease Prevention and Control Measures Press Conference" on Wednesday (11th) morning. Officials included Chen Zhaoshi, Secretary for Food and Health, Qiu Tenghua, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Secretary for Innovation and Technology Xue Yongheng and other six people.
The news is that a number of new policies may be announced today, including: Hong Kong residents living in the Mainland and Macau who hold a negative test result for the new coronavirus recognized by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, returning to Hong Kong can be exempted from compulsory quarantine for 14 days, that is, one-way customs clearance; it will be launched as soon as this month. And Singapore’s Bubble Travel Program; and the "Hong Kong Version Health Code" for citizens to record their whereabouts.
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[00:00] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has been repeated, and the places the patients have visited involve different recreational places and restaurants.
The Centre for Health Protection announced tonight (10th) that some patients had been to the MC BOX Lung Hang Market in Sha Tin, Tung Chung Citygate and the Dixin Lake Children’s Playground; some patients had also visited Festival Walk and Sha Tin Steak. King of Kings and McDonald's in Wanchai.
In terms of schools, the female teacher in Zhufeng Primary School (the 5382th case) was confirmed to have visited the Minghua Complex in Hong Kong and Café 330 in the Chuang Yueming Civic Center.
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