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Coronavirus disease. Latest | The Science Committee of the Department of Health sees the media reports on vaccine progress

2021-03-18T11:49:34.490Z


The new crown pneumonia epidemic continues. The Department of Health announced today (18th) 10 new confirmed cases, increasing to 11,351 in total. Three new cases are of unknown origin, including boys from All Saints' Middle School in Mong Kok. 【19:45】Health Department


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Written by: Huang Weilun, Kong Fanxu, Golden Chess, Li Enci, Zhu Haiqi, Cao Jiajun, Zhong Yan, Ouyang Dehao, Lao Minyi

2021-03-18 07:00

Last update date: 2021-03-18 19:41

The new crown pneumonia epidemic continues. The Department of Health announced today (18th) 10 new confirmed cases, increasing to 11,351 in total.

Three new cases are of unknown origin, including boys from All Saints' Middle School in Mong Kok.

[19:45] The Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases and the Scientific Committee on New Discoveries and Animal Infectious Diseases under the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health held a joint meeting today (March 18). Dr. Lin Wenjian, Director of the Center for Health Protection, and two sciences The chairmen of the committee, Professor Liu Yulong and Professor Xu Shuchang, met with the media after the meeting.

[16:56] The Hospital Authority stated that as of 9 am today (18th), a total of 15 patients with confirmed COVID-19 had been discharged from the hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 10,824 confirmed or suspected patients have recovered and discharged.

At present, public hospitals have opened 648 negative pressure wards with a total of 1,184 negative pressure beds.

A total of 283 confirmed cases are still in hospital, of which 10 are in critical condition, 10 are in serious condition, and the remaining 263 are in stable condition.

Hong Kong Island East Center first confirmed male suspected of CITIC Lyon staff Joint Dynamics and H-Kore neighbors

[16:26] The Health Protection Center announced today (18th) that 10 new cases were confirmed.

Yesterday’s press conference announced that a 36-year-old man who worked in a securities firm in One Island East was initially diagnosed, but he was not included in the list today.



The patient would go to Joint Dynamics in Taikoo Place Dorset Building several days a week.

Reporters attended the scene today (18th) to observe and found that Joint Dynamics and the Island East Center "CITIC CLSA", which was suspected to be the work of patients, had been closed.

The reporter called the company to inquire whether an employee had to close the office due to the diagnosis, and received a reply "I can't answer you". In addition, it has also emailed to CITIC Lyon for inquiries, and is now waiting for a reply.

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Fubitai Vaccine | Pharmacists who lose consciousness after being vaccinated with BioNTech give three suggestions to avoid fainting

[14:28] A 31-year-old man lost consciousness after receiving the Fosun/BioNTech vaccine the day before (16th) and was sent to hospital that night.

Cui Junming, president of the Hong Kong Institute of Hospital Pharmacists, said that dizziness is a common side effect of the vaccine. In severe cases, the symptoms are similar to unconsciousness. Low blood sugar and nervousness may also cause fainting.

He suggested that people who get injections in the morning should eat breakfast to avoid hypoglycemia.

For chronically ill patients who have just changed the medicine or increased the dose, they should wait one to two weeks for the body to adapt to the new medicine before being vaccinated.

New Coronary Pneumonia | 10 additional cases and 3 cases of no source All Saints Middle School boys are diagnosed with forced examinations and suspension of classes

[14:05] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced that as of 0:00 on March 18, the center is investigating 10 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19. So far, the total number of cases in Hong Kong is 11 351 (including 11 350 confirmed cases). Case and one suspected case).

Of the new cases, four were imported cases, three were local cases of unknown origin, and the remaining three were epidemiologically related to local cases.

[12:27] According to sources, there were less than 10 new local cases today. Cases of unknown origin were announced yesterday. There will be no government news conference on the epidemic today.

Closed area testing|A total of 73 people in Kwan Yick Building, Causeway Bay Sea Palace, and Hai Du Building were not tested [12:03] The new crown pneumonia epidemic continued, and the government once again raided the closed area last night (17th) to seal Kwan Yick Building in Sai Ying Pun In the third phase, a mandatory inspection announcement was issued to the building.

The lockdown operation was completed at 11 am (18th) this morning. No confirmed cases were found. However, the authorities found that 65 people had not yet been tested and 70 households had not responded.

Eight people in the Haigong Building and Haidu Building in Causeway Bay were not tested.



In addition, the authorities also carried out enforcement actions for compulsory testing at the Diamond House in Sham Shui Po earlier this morning, where three people had not been tested. They have already issued a mandatory testing order or a fine of $5,000.

On the evening of March 17th, the third phase of the closed area inspection of the Junyi Building ▼

▼On the evening of March 17th, Causeway Bay Sea Palace and Haidu closed area inspection ▼

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New Crown Vaccine ︱ He Boliang: Vaccine passport depends on data, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong have similar numbers of confirmed diagnoses can be considered

[11:33] The global tourism industry has stagnated due to the new crown pneumonia, and vaccines have become a new hope. It is reported that the European Union is about to launch a "vaccine passport" proposal to allow EU citizens to return to free entry and exit after receiving designated vaccines; Chief Executive Carrie Lam also pointed out that it has initially contacted the mainland Discuss customs clearance arrangements after vaccination.

The Director of the Infection and Infectious Diseases Center of the University of Hong Kong, He Boliang, stated on a commercial TV program today (18th) that the government can use the principle of "easy first, difficult later" to establish "travel channels" with other countries and regions.

New Crown Vaccine|Social Association: There is a tide of cancellation of appointments and elderly people call for advice from the emergency department [09:30] The new crown vaccination situation has not been as active recently as it was at the beginning, and some citizens have turned to a wait-and-see attitude due to its side effects.

Lian Weiqiao, secretary of the Association of Community Organizations, stated on a TV program in Hong Kong and Taiwan this morning (18th) that half of the vaccine inquiries received recently were to cancel the vaccine appointment, bluntly saying there was a "cancel wave".



He continued that the elderly do not have the ability to make medical judgments and may not have a clear understanding of their physical conditions. Some elderly people have difficulty in obtaining medical advice because they do not have a family doctor, and eventually seek advice from the accident and emergency department.

New crown vaccine | Zeng Qiyin: The increase in the vaccination rate does not mean that the public can not neglect prevention [09:00] The new crown pneumonia epidemic continues, and a male inspector was diagnosed 2 days after being vaccinated.

Zeng Qiyin, the co-chair of the Infectious Disease Advisory Committee of the Medical Association, said on a program in Hong Kong and Taiwan this morning (18) that after raising the vaccination rate, it is possible to consider relaxing homes and hospital visits for the elderly, but not all social distancing policies can be relaxed. Some requirements in the restaurant still need to be maintained, and citizens are reminded that they should not neglect precautions after vaccination.



Regarding how to increase citizens’ desire for vaccination, Zeng Qiyin believes that the government should consider more qualified vaccines and liaise with major pharmaceutical companies. For example, some vaccines only require one dose. When more types of vaccines are available, citizens should be vaccinated. The intention is also higher.



[08:00] The government stated that mandatory inspections have been completed in the restricted areas of Causeway Bay (Hai Palace Building, 264-268 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay and Hai Du Building, 271-275 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay). As of 1 am, about 630 residents have accepted it. For testing, one of the residents needed to be re-sampled.

In addition, the government sent personnel to visit about 250 households, and about 60 households were unattended.

[07:00] The government issued a statement stating that mandatory inspections have been completed in the restricted area of ​​Sai Ying Pun (i.e. Phase 3 of Kwan Yick Building, 271-285 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun). As of 2 am, about 1,800 residents have accepted it. No confirmed cases were found during testing.

In addition, the government sent personnel to visit about 775 households, and about 70 households were unattended.

▼In the evening of March 17th, the third phase of the closed area inspection of the Junyi Building ▼

▼On the evening of March 17th, Causeway Bay Sea Palace and Haidu closed area inspection ▼

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Confirmed building restaurant | Stanley Pines and Bamboo Court with a monthly rent of 100,000 to be forced to inspect tiger iron teppanyaki and other restaurants on the list

[00:01] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has been repeated, with 11 new confirmed cases yesterday (17th).

The Centre for Health Protection announced the patient’s whereabouts and addresses in the evening. Six more addresses in Hong Kong were newly added to the list, of which Hong Kong Island accounted for the majority, and one of the confirmed cases of the URSUS Fitness group, except for the reported living in Yu'an, Ap Lei Chau Outside the garden, he also reported that he was staying at the Ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan Hotel in Sheung Wan.



In addition, 4 restaurants were newly added to the list yesterday, including "Yoshinoya" and "Tiger Teppanyaki".

The male inspector who was diagnosed yesterday is stationed at the Criminal Division of the Wan Chai Police Headquarters.

▼3 pictures to see details of scheduled vaccination and side effects of Kexing and BioNTech vaccination▼

New crown vaccine | 16 young people admitted to the hospital after being vaccinated on Tuesday lose consciousness on the spot after being vaccinated with Fubitai

[00:01] The government announced that 24,500 citizens received the first dose of the vaccine in the 24 hours as of 8 o’clock last night, of which 13,200 citizens received the first dose of Kexing vaccine, and 11,300 citizens received the first dose of the vaccine at 19 community vaccination centers. The first dose of Fubitai vaccine.

As for the number of people admitted to hospital after vaccination, there were 16 cases sent to hospital on Tuesday (16th), 11 of which were discharged and five were left for observation, a record high in a single day since vaccination.

Among them, 5 were vaccinated with Kexing vaccine and 11 were vaccinated with Fubitai vaccine.

A 67-year-old woman felt dizzy and left hand numb after being vaccinated with Kexing vaccination at Lin Shide Stadium; two people were unwell after being vaccinated with Fubitai vaccination at Rainbow Road Badminton Center. Both feet were numb. A 31-year-old man lost consciousness after being vaccinated with Fubitai vaccine at the Tung Chung Community Hall.

▼Tuesday (16th) 16 cases of vaccination sent to hospital▼

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▼HSBC Central Headquarters included in the Mandatory Testing Building▼

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▼Full list of 29 vaccination centers on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and Outlying Islands▼

Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia.

3.17 | 11 more people diagnosed, 5 people belong to the fitness group, 16 people were vaccinated and admitted to the hospital on Tuesday

West District Kwan Yi Building Phase 3, Causeway Bay Sea Palace and Haidu Closure District inspected the old multi-subsidiary buildings of the government

About 10 initially positive patients were recruited among male students in Joint Dynamics Fitness All Saints Middle School

11 additional cases of 3-year-old girl and Mr Brown bartender in Woodland preschool in Mid-Levels were infected

Forced Inspection Building|A 3-year-old female consular staff member of the United States is enrolled in the Woodland School in Mid-Levels to be forcedly inspected

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Kexing Vaccine | He Wentian 38-year-old male inspector confirmed the news: Kexing hit 3 days before the infection

Kexing Vaccine|Eastern District Hospital staff admitted to the hospital with headache, vomiting and low fever after half a month of injection on the first day

News: 38-year-old male inspector hit Dr. Kexing 3 days before the infection: insufficient time to produce antibody protection

Fubitai|The old man gets a stroke after being vaccinated, and the citizens say that there is no problem with blood donation: give up for a day

Lam Zheng plans to use customs clearance to attract vaccination. Which regions in the world are developing "vaccine passports"?

New crown pneumonia | Cathay Pacific promotes digital pass to store nucleic acid testing and vaccination records

Kexing Vaccine | The government reprimands medical organizations for false statements to blackmail political interests over public health

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DSE 2021│The school must suspend classes at the test site. Face-to-face instruction must be suspended for 6 days during the test opening period.

DSE 2021|Candidates must fill in a health declaration form to make false reports or those who are forced to undergo a DQ examination should not go to the exam

New crown pneumonia│Two children infected with the disease and stayed in hospital for a long time. Ha: Parents knew beforehand

Kexing Vaccine | The government reprimands medical organizations for false statements to blackmail political interests over public health

New crown vaccine | 16 young people admitted to the hospital after being vaccinated on Tuesday lose consciousness on the spot after being vaccinated with Fubitai

DSE 2021|Candidates must fill in a health declaration form to make false reports or those who are forced to undergo a DQ examination should not go to the exam

DSE 2021|The school must suspend classes for the four core subjects during the examination period.

Confirmed building restaurant | Stanley Pines and Bamboo Court with a monthly rent of 100,000 to be forced to inspect tiger iron teppanyaki and other restaurants on the list

West District Kwan Yi Building Phase 3, Causeway Bay Sea Palace and Haidu Closure District inspected the old multi-subsidiary buildings of the government

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