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Coronavirus disease. Latest | News: About 20 more confirmed cases with unknown source

2020-11-11T04:29:49.819Z


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 had a history of one month


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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: 2020-11-11 12:23

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, there are about 20 new confirmed cases today, with unidentified cases.

This morning (11th) the government will hold a press conference on preventive and control measures to announce the easy-to-return plan for Hong Kong residents from the Mainland and Macau to enter Hong Kong without quarantine on the 14th, 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, people who have been exempted from quarantine, if they arrive in Hong Kong by land, also need to hold a valid nucleic acid test result before they can enter the country. After entry, they can be exempted from compulsory testing.

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 testing vehicle in the Tai Po District will be extended for two days, and the sampling booth service will be extended to three days.

[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 at the data, the number is the highest since September 21.

[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. .

▼You must check out at your own expense to see the appointment time, location and service objects of the testing center▼

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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 announce the "Easy Return to Hong Kong" program later to facilitate Guangdong residents and Hong Kong residents to return to Hong Kong from Guangdong Province to reduce the risk of cross-border transmission.

Since November 23, people who have been exempted from quarantine by the Chief Secretary for Administration, if they arrive in Hong Kong by land, must have a valid nucleic acid test result before they can enter the country, and they can 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)

[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.

[09:37]

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.

Confirmed building restaurant | The confirmed main wind teacher has been to Hong Kong University Festival City Shenghui Girl has visited Dixin Lake

[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.

Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia.

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