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Written by: Wong Wai Lun, McKain, Li Enci, Chen Jiayi, Wang Jien, Zhang Jiamin, Hu Jiaxin
2020-11-20 08:00
Last update date: 2020-11-21 01:03
The new crown pneumonia epidemic has rebounded rapidly. The Centre for Health Protection announced that there were 26 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today, and the total number of cases so far has increased to 5,518.
Among the new cases, as many as 21 were local infections, including 9 cases with no source, where the spread of Staycation (hotel accommodation) groups, Bacchus nostalgic songs and dances, and taxi drivers and housewives were infected.
9 more people in the dance studio group of Wan Chai Starlight Dance Club were infected.
There are more than 40 preliminary diagnoses today.
In response to the latest development of the epidemic, Chen Zhaoshi announced that next Monday (23rd) Primary One to Primary Three will suspend face-to-face teaching for 14 days, and the suspension of face-to-face teaching in kindergartens and child care centers will also be extended for two weeks.
The authorities will implement compulsory testing. People with symptoms, taxi drivers, and elderly home employees will need to be tested. At the same time, the Bureau of Labor and Welfare is studying to provide a one-off support allowance to those who are diagnosed.
She also emphasized that the authorities will also review and tighten social distancing measures. If the epidemic continues to worsen, it will inevitably be tightened again, or even close listed premises.
Yuan Guoyong, a government expert consultant and chair professor of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong, said that the fourth wave of the epidemic seems to have begun. The current wave of the epidemic is believed to be imported from Nepal and imported from other places like the previous three waves, reflecting loopholes in border epidemic control.
He pointed out that there are two ways to deal with related issues, including extending the quarantine period. After the compulsory quarantine person completes the 14-day hotel quarantine, a 7-day compulsory home quarantine is added; at the same time, it is necessary to consider whether to completely suspend flights in high-risk areas, but Think that the relevant practices are inhumane.
He also believes that it is time to consider starting mandatory testing of all people with symptoms, emphasizing that it has nothing to do with human rights and politics.
Travel Bubbles | There are more than 5 cases of no source in a day, and the Bureau of Commerce and Economic Affairs is suspended within two days: returning to Hong Kong to be quarantined
[23:07] Hong Kong and Singapore are cooperating to implement a bilateral "air travel bubble", but when there are more than 5 passive cases per day in any place, the agreement will be suspended.
Recently, the epidemic in Hong Kong and Japan has rebounded again. The Bureau of Commerce and Economic Affairs stated that exclusive flights between the two places will be suspended for two days after the average number of unsourced cases exceeds 5. Hong Kong residents in Singapore must take non-dedicated flights back to Hong Kong from Singapore , But must undergo compulsory quarantine after returning to Hong Kong.
New crown pneumonia | Jiansheng International confirms that Chairman Wu Wangjingyi is in good health with the epidemic
[22:33] Wu Wangjingyi, chairman of Jiansheng International Group, was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia.
Jiansheng International Group, where she lives with the chairman, and Gaw Capital, founded by her sons Wu Jiwei and Wu Jitai, issued a joint announcement tonight, confirming that Tai Wu was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia on Tuesday (17th) and is currently undergoing isolation treatment and is currently in good health. Thank you for your concern.
The statement pointed out that Wu always pays attention to personal hygiene and takes preventive measures.
Before attending an event in Wan Chai a few days ago, she had been in good health and had no symptoms. During the event, she followed instructions to take protective measures.
She felt unwell on Monday (16th) and suspected that she was unfortunately infected by the virus during the event. She sought medical attention in the hospital the next day and was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia.
After learning of the diagnosis, she has been following the instructions and recommendations of the Centre for Health Protection.
Compulsory testing｜Patients with symptoms must hand in the sample bottle within 2 days and can be sentenced to half a year in prison if they fail to hand it in more than 5 days
[22:30] The Director of the Bureau of Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, announced today that it will be mandatory for patients with symptoms to undergo virus testing.
Representatives of the Medical Association and other organizations met with the bureau in the evening.
After the meeting, Cai Jian, president of the Medical Association, stated that according to the arrangement of the authorities, the doctor will decide whether to require mandatory testing for the patient, and then issue a sample bottle with a barcode to the patient. The patient must return to the government clinic within 48 hours, otherwise the government will notify Relevant doctors follow up; if the patient does not return it after 5 days, government officials will contact the patient, and the patient will receive a warning letter and pay a fine of $2,000. If the patient fails to return it within a few days, he will be prosecuted. , The maximum fine is 20,000 yuan and imprisonment for half a year.
New crown pneumonia | Liang Zichao urges the suspension of classes in Hong Kong Xu Shuchang expects the government to tighten measures after several days of observation
[22:08] The government announced that all primary one to three students in Hong Kong will suspend face-to-face classes next week for two weeks. The suspension of kindergartens and child care centers will also be extended to the 6th of next month.
Respiratory specialist Liang Zichao criticized that the government's tightening of epidemic prevention measures is like "squeezing toothpaste." He suggested that all classes in Hong Kong should be immediately suspended, and civil servants should be arranged to work at home, leading the public to fight the epidemic at home.
Xu Shuchang, a government expert consultant and chair professor of the Department of Respiratory System of the Chinese University, said that he believes that the government will observe changes in the epidemic within a short period of time and tighten epidemic prevention measures within a few days, or include the suspension of classes in Hong Kong.
The Department of Health refuses to admit that 4 professional drivers are false-positive experts: the probability of 4 people without antibodies is extremely low
[22:04] Xu Shuchang, a government expert consultant and chair professor of the Department of Respiratory System of the Faculty of Medicine of CUHK, said that it is suspected that the four professional drivers who were diagnosed on the same day had negative results, no antibodies, or false positives in the hospital review. The test samples were contaminated in private laboratories.
Xu Shuchang said that he had discussed the situation of the four drivers with two microbiology consultants of the Hospital Authority and agreed that they were false positives.
In response, Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that not all recovered patients will develop antibodies and there is no evidence that they are false positives.
Respiratory specialist Liang Zichao said that it is estimated that one out of every 100 recovered patients will have no antibodies, and this time the situation is the same in 4 cases. "It can be considered that the probability is extremely low and it is very rare."
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections | 170 people recruited from 8 primary schools, Victoria, Canossian schools must be suspended
[21:38] The outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection in the school is not over. The Center for Health Protection announced today (20th) that it is investigating an outbreak in eight primary schools, involving 170 school children, including Shau Kei Wan Government Primary School, Hong Kong Canossian School, etc. , All people are in stable condition.
As of 5 pm today, a total of 185 schools have had outbreaks, of which 5 are kindergartens or child care centres, 164 are primary schools, 6 are secondary schools, and 10 are other locations.
551776 New Coronary Pneumonia｜A patient who has been to the Jiaoxizhou Public Golf Course will be closed for disinfection in the next two days
[21:27] The Jockey Club announced that the Jiaoxizhou Public Golf Course has received a notice from the Health Protection Center that a visitor who has been to the public golf course has been initially diagnosed with new coronavirus disease. The course will be held on Saturday and next Sunday (21st-22nd) Closed, and deep cleaning, all scheduled play time for the two days has been cancelled.
The Jockey Club stated that according to the information, the guest played in the North Court at 12:54 this Wednesday (18th) and visited the locker room, lobby, coffee room and driving range.
The Jockey Club Jiao Xizhou Public Golf said that a confirmed person played at the North Court at 12:54 pm on November 18 and decided to close all facilities in the next two days (21 and 22).
(Screenshot of Jiaoxizhou website)
[18:30] The Department of Health announced that a 49-year-old man was sentenced to three weeks of immediate imprisonment at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts today for violating the "Regulations on Compulsory Quarantine for Certain Arrivals" (Chapter 599C).
Before the quarantine order expired, the man left his quarantine site on September 30 without reasonable excuse and without the permission of an authorized officer.
The spokesman said that the sentence can give the society very clear information, pointing out that violating the quarantine order is a criminal offense. The government will not tolerate those who violate the Regulations and strictly reminds the public to abide by the Regulations.
As of today, a total of 70 people have been convicted by the court for violating the quarantine order, sentenced to a maximum of three months in prison or fined 15,000 yuan.
New type of pneumonia | Today more than 40 cases were first diagnosed in more than 90 days, new high Zhang Zhujun: samples mainly come from testing centers
【17:00】#5499 There are more than 100 people in the working place of iron tie workers. The authorities will send sample bottles. There are about ten people in the same group and they will be sent to the quarantine center.
Case #5518 who went to Nostalgia Song and Dance at the Bazaar Club at No. 25-31 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. No other cases are related to this gathering. However, as the number of people exceeds 100, we will follow up and remind the test. Understand again; and those at the same table need to be sent for quarantine.
The 75-year-old diagnosed wealthy female businessman (#5487) once visited the Starlight Dance Club, which only accepts trainees and people who make reservations for tickets. The general public cannot enter.
On November 13th and 14th, dozens of people came to participate in the activity.
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New crown pneumonia | Tsuen Wan housewife diagnosed at the Tsim Sha Tsui Bazaar nostalgic singing and dancing hundred people birthday party
[16:53] Some experts revealed that there were 4 confirmed taxi drivers who were false positives. It is suspected that the test samples were contaminated. Zhang Zhujun said, “It’s hard to say that the baa is a false positive. The test is negative or there is no antibody, but the antibody is not available to 100% of people. Therefore, the case number will not be deleted randomly because the test sample is negative and there is no antibody.
[16:48] Zhang Zhujun said that the 75-year-old diagnosed wealthy female businessman (#5487) had visited the Hong Kong Golf Club at 19 Island Road, Deep Water Bay.
New crown pneumonia | Starlight adds 9 people diagnosed with wealthy businessman Wu Wang Jingyi during the infection period to the golf club to eat
[16:45] Zhang Zhujun said that there have been 260 imported cases since October. Most of them were found when entering Hong Kong, a small number (60-70 people) were found on the 25th of their arrival in Hong Kong, and 5 were arriving. It will be found in Hong Kong on the 14th to 15th (it may be later to hand in the sample bottles). In theory, it should be possible to find confirmed patients in the hotel for quarantine. Whether to extend the quarantine period should be studied again.
[16:30] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Disease Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that there were 26 new confirmed cases today, and 21 were local cases.
Among the 9 local cases with unknown origin, taxi drivers, security guards, iron workers, a woman who lived in Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, Tseung Kwan O (have been visited by friends), and 2 housewives, one of whom had participated in nostalgia Song and dance activities.
The 9 local cases were from Wan Chai Starlight Dance Club group.
In addition, there are 40 preliminary confirmed cases today.
New crown pneumonia | Civil Service Bureau: Employees can work flexibly while maintaining public services
[16:21] A spokesperson for the Civil Service Bureau said today (20th) that based on the latest developments in the epidemic, the Civil Service Bureau today reminded all policy bureaux and departments to handle their work arrangements as flexibly as possible while maintaining public services.
The spokesman said that the Civil Service Bureau issued guidelines to policy bureaus and departments again today, reminding them that while maintaining public services, they can consider adopting flexible measures to reduce the number of employees at the same time.
The bureau also provides some examples for the department's reference. For example, the department can divide employees into two groups and alternately work at home to ensure that even if individual employees are unfortunately infected, they will not stop operations.
Chen Zhaoshi announced a series of epidemic prevention measures, including the suspension of face-to-face classes for elementary and elementary school students for 14 days, and mandatory testing for taxi drivers, elderly home employees, and people with symptoms.
(Photo by Luo Junhao)
[13:19] Chen Zhaoshi
said that according to the opinions of government experts, the current border epidemic prevention is difficult to "drip". 97% of cases can be found during the 14-day quarantine period, but some people have a longer incubation period.
The current practice of the government is to require the quarantine person to re-test on the 14th day of the quarantine.
She emphasized that the authorities will study other measures to make the quarantine more precise. In terms of external defense measures, except those exempted, they will be fully tightened.
Regarding the Easy Return to Hong Kong Program, since the epidemic control in the Mainland is "very good", the existing cases are mainly a small number of imported cases, and the appointment for exemption from quarantine for returnees from the Mainland has been opened. Some people will return to Hong Kong only on November 23 and will continue to be reviewed Regarding the situation, I am not worried about the Easy Return to Hong Kong Project.
Regarding some large-scale exhibition activities planned to resume in December, she was asked whether activities such as book fairs need to be suspended. She said that the situation of large-scale gatherings is not ideal, but the authorities must accurately fight the epidemic and study how to reduce the risk, including time to take off the mask. Reduce, maintain air circulation, and check the situation again.
Regarding the latest outbreak of dancing groups, I was asked whether the regulation by the authorities was "missing eyes"?
Chen Zhaoshi said that the authorities are reviewing whether dance studios can be included in the list of premises in Chapter 599F. The closest category to dance studios is the party room. In terms of party rooms, the dance studios involved are all illegal, because the restrictions cannot exceed 4 People cannot take off their masks unless they are eating or drinking.
[12:53] The
travel bubbles in Hong Kong and Singapore were originally scheduled to set sail on November 22, and I was asked whether the fourth wave of the epidemic near the port of Japan will affect bubble travel.
Chen Zhaoshi stated that the two parties have a dissolving mechanism for the tourism bubble arrangement and will deal with it according to the relevant mechanism.
Chen Zhaoshi: Today, there are more than 30 confirmed cases of rapid deterioration of the epidemic situation, three groups must undergo mandatory testing
[12:50] Chen Zhaoshi
continued to point out that the community has increased the number of cases and groups of unknown origin, and the number has been rising and appearing in different districts, indicating that the transmission situation is worrying.
Recently, groups have appeared in places such as hotel vacation Staycation and dance rooms, so the gathering should be reduced immediately.
The government has already added hotels to the list of premises to regulate gatherings. It had a meeting with the hotel industry yesterday and the government will finalize the details and give instructions as soon as possible.
The authorities will also review and tighten social distancing measures, and will make a decision and announce it as soon as possible.
She emphasized that "the suspension has not been announced so far, and it does not mean that we will be soft." The authorities will step up inspections and will definitely strengthen law enforcement.
She warned that if the epidemic continues to worsen, it will inevitably be tightened, or even close the listed premises.
The authorities also plan to step up testing. Chen Zhaoshi said that the three groups will now be subject to mandatory testing as soon as possible, including people with symptoms, nursing home employees and taxi drivers. The relevant policy bureaus are implementing the mandatory testing.
In addition, the authorities understand the grassroots citizens, or worry that the diagnosis will affect their livelihoods. The Bureau of Labor and Welfare is considering providing a lump-sum allowance to the confirmed cases.
I will meet with the doctor group tonight to understand the overall situation. The next step will be to issue relevant instructions to empower the doctor to issue a test order, and the doctor will determine whether the patient wants to be tested by clinical judgment and call on the patient to cooperate.
Chen Zhaoshi announced a series of epidemic prevention measures, including the suspension of face-to-face classes for elementary and elementary school students for 14 days, and mandatory testing for taxi drivers, elderly home employees, and people with symptoms.
(Photo by Luo Junhao)
Epidemic and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Strike First School Suspension on the 14th
[12:40] Chen Zhaoshi, Director of the Food and Health Bureau,
said:
The epidemic in Hong Kong has deteriorated rapidly recently. Today, Hong Kong will announce 26 new confirmed cases, 21 of which are local cases. The patients involved multiple groups, such as dancing and staycation. 10 people in the dancing group alone have been infected; another patient is Taxi drivers, housewives, and live in different places.
The authorities have just learned that there are more than 30 preliminary diagnoses today.
She urged all people in Hong Kong to reduce unnecessary gatherings and be prepared for them. Many cases involve social gatherings and do not wear masks. The fourth wave of the epidemic will be out of control.
The government announced a series of tightening measures. Among them, next week, primary one to primary three will stop face-to-face classes for 14 days, from November 23 to December 6.
As for the suspension of face-to-face classes in kindergartens and child care centers, it will be extended to December 6, and relevant departments will review the situation again.
She pointed out that the Department of Health had 439 outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections, affecting more than 4,040 people, and nearly 60% involved primary schools, 70% of which involved elementary schools. Another 147 cases involved kindergartens and child care centers. The situation is worrisome.
The spread of upper respiratory tract infections is similar to that of new coronary pneumonia. Once spread in schools, the community risk is great.
[11:35] According to the news, there are about 26 new confirmed cases today, including multiple cases of no source local infection.
Looking at the information, the relevant figures are the highest in the past three months. The Center for Health Protection will hold a press conference on the epidemic in the afternoon.
Yuan Guoyong said that the cause of the outbreak in Hong Kong was due to foreign rotation. There is reason to believe that the fourth wave has begun and that this wave was imported by Nepal.
(Photo by Zhang Haowei)
[11:28] Among the sourceless cases announced yesterday (20th), there was a dance club that the patient had visited, and an outbreak was suspected. At least 1 person was diagnosed and 5 people were initially diagnosed.
Yuan Guoyong said that because it is necessary to dance very close, and Latin dance and other exercises are larger and spray more droplets, they belong to the "very high-risk group."
He believes that the government should consider controlling it well, otherwise there may be an outbreak.
Yuan Guoyong also pointed out that at present, it is impossible to "drip water" when entering the country, and high-risk control points, such as restaurants and bars, cannot be completed.
He also pointed out that the past outbreaks were all related to festivals, and this time it also broke out in two to three weeks of Halloween. He suggested that the government should step up inspections of various places and strengthen penalties.
[11:26] The outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection continues. The news stated that junior and elementary school students from Primary One to Primary Three will be suspended next week for a period of 14 days.
[11:20] Yuan Guoyong also pointed out that as Christmas is approaching, there will be a large number of people returning to Hong Kong, such as overseas students.
He said that there are currently two ways to deal with it, one is to stop the flight, but think the relevant practice is inhumane; the other is to consider extending the quarantine period, after 14 days of quarantine, another 7 days of home quarantine, and then the 20th day Throat saliva test to ensure that nothing happens before leaving the community.
He suggested that students should be prohibited from taking off their masks to eat at school, reducing the chance of taking off their masks.
When asked about news about whether it is enough for primary school students from Primary One to Primary Three to suspend classes together next week, he frankly said that he was not sure whether the measures were effective.
[11:17]
Yuan Guoyong
,
Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong
, pointed out that based on past experience, when a group appeared, there were sporadic cases around Hong Kong, indicating that the community has a hidden transmission chain. There is reason to believe that it is the fourth wave. The epidemic began.
He believes that the current situation is by no means dripping water. There is now a "very big loophole." It is time to consider starting mandatory testing for all people with symptoms, emphasizing that it has nothing to do with human rights and politics.
Regarding whether it is necessary to strengthen the current epidemic prevention measures, Yuan said: "The promotion method is of course necessary." However, he said it would be left to the government to decide.
[00:01] The Health Protection Center announced the whereabouts of the confirmed case, but no confirmed case has been to the restaurant list.
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Overview of yesterday:
New crown pneumonia | Expert: If the epidemic continues to rebound, the government needs to tighten measures to promote the suspension of classes in Hong Kong
New crown pneumonia | Airport deep throat saliva test leaked in a week, 5 patients were intercepted by rapid test
Starlight Dance Club group outbreak reportedly diagnosed as business celebrity Wu Wang Jingyi
New crown pneumonia | Hotel room limit of 4 people expected to implement the industry's guidance for government or quasi-suite wedding use
New Coronary Pneumonia | Hospital Authority: Outpatient clinics will add 14 automatic test sample kits
Recorded more than 20 cases of preliminary diagnoses of Zhatie workers who went to Staycation Braemar Hill Housewives
New crown pneumonia | Expert: If the epidemic continues to rebound, the government needs to tighten measures to promote the suspension of classes in Hong Kong
New crown pneumonia | Airport deep throat saliva test leaked in a week, 5 patients were intercepted by rapid test
New crown pneumonia | Huan Tuan estimates that Hong Kong people will consume 2 billion disposable masks during the epidemic to promote research, recycling and recycling
New Coronary Pneumonia | Hospital Authority: Outpatient clinics will add 14 automatic test sample kits
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