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2020-11-20T05:53:11.731Z


The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has been repeated. The Centre for Health Protection announced today (19th) that there were 12 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, of which 8 were imported cases and 4 were local cases, including those with unknown source of infection.


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2020-11-19 07:00

Last update date: 2020-11-19 17:08

The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has been repeated. The Centre for Health Protection announced today (19th) that there were 12 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, of which 8 were imported cases and 4 were local cases, including cases with unknown source of infection. The total number of cases so far has increased to 5,492. Zong.

In addition, there were more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong half a day, most of which involved local cases and came from different districts and different levels in the region.

Huang Jiaqing, director of the Center for Health Protection, said that if all the initially confirmed cases are finally diagnosed, and there are multiple cases of no source, it is important data that shows that the chain of transmission in the community is continuing to increase, and the epidemic may rebound rapidly.

In addition, the recent increase in upper respiratory tract cases in institutions and schools has not stopped. Although kindergartens have stopped teaching face-to-face classes, there have been outbreaks in 133 elementary schools and 1 middle school since November 15. The situation is deteriorating. The authorities Sample bottles will be sent to schools where an outbreak has occurred.

[16:58]

Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Disease Division of the Center for Health Protection, Department of Health,

said:

There were 12 new cases today. Of the 4 local infections, two were related to other confirmed cases; the other two were no-source cases.

The

details of the

two cases with no source

are as follows:

Patient No. #5484, currently a retired person, lives in Block 2, Long Cheng Bay, Tai Kok Zui. He sought medical treatment from a private doctor on the 16th of this month, and sent samples on the 17th to confirm the diagnosis.

The patient did not have much activity, but on the 10th and 12th of this month, he had dinner with 4 and 1 friend respectively.

Patient No. #5487, a 75-year-old business woman, lives in Willy Court, Stubbs Road, and her office address is at No. 1 Plaza, Lyndhurst Street, Central.

The patient had been to the Lockhart Road Starlight Dance Club from 3 to 5 pm on November 14. There were 5 preliminary confirmed cases at the location involved. Most people reported that they had visited the dance club around November 14. There may be an outbreak, and about 10 staff members need to be quarantined.

The dance club has two instructors who have also been to Heavenly Dance in Sheung Wan to teach dancing. People who have been to the Starlight Dance Club are urged to contact the authorities for testing.

There are 12 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong and more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases. The Centre for Health Protection warned that the epidemic may rebound rapidly.

(Photo by Yu Junliang)

[16:40]

Huang Jiaqing, director of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health,

said:

At present, the latest epidemic is "increasingly worrying". As of midnight today, 12 new confirmed cases have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 5,492.

Eight of them were imported cases.

As for local infections, there were 4 cases, 2 were related cases, and 2 were no source cases.

Huang said that there are more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases today, most of which are local infections, coming from many districts in Hong Kong, with different social levels.

If the above-mentioned initial confirmed cases are finally diagnosed, and there are many cases of unknown origin, it will be important data to prove that the chain of community transmission continues to increase, and the epidemic may rapidly "rebound".

He urged the public to avoid unnecessary going out, maintain social distance and hygiene.

High-risk groups should also actively use government testing services to identify patients as soon as possible; if they have symptoms, citizens should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

In addition, the recent increase in upper respiratory tract cases in institutions and schools has not stopped. Although kindergartens have stopped teaching face-to-face classes, there have been outbreaks in 133 elementary schools and 1 middle school since November 15. The situation is deteriorating. The authorities Sample bottles will be sent to schools where an outbreak has occurred.

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