Political situation
Written by: Luo Jiaqing, Di Ruimin, Lin Jian, Zhou Haoyi
2021-03-23 09:43
Last update date: 2021-03-23 11:22
The Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor led a number of secretary-generals to receive the second dose of Koxing vaccine at the Tamar Government Headquarters yesterday.
Director of the Civil Service Bureau Nie Dequan said that if there are subsequent convenient measures for vaccination, citizens will not be eligible until 14 days after the second dose of vaccination.
Carrie Lam met with reporters before attending the executive meeting this morning (23). She was asked if she would provide incentives such as relaxing measures to encourage more people to be vaccinated.
She said that there are 360,000 citizens who have been vaccinated, accounting for one-sixth of those eligible for vaccinations. She described the situation as "not bad," and also pointed out that the biggest incentive for vaccinations is to protect themselves and improve their immunity.
So far 360,000 citizens have been vaccinated, accounting for 6 points of those who are eligible for vaccination1
Vaccination has recently become a social topic. This morning, a reporter asked Chief Executive Carrie Lam that only 360,000 citizens have been vaccinated. Will the Hong Kong government provide any incentives to the public?
Lam Cheng responded that 360,000 citizens have received the first dose of the vaccine. If the vaccine is to be protected, the second dose should be given.
She believes that 360,000 citizens account for 6 points 1 of those who are suitable for vaccination. It is not bad, but emphasizes that we can do better.
Lin Zheng said that the biggest incentive to get a vaccine is to protect yourself and improve your immunity.
She quoted Bao Zhijin, a non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal, as saying that although he is old, he must protect his family members while being vaccinated.
She also pointed out that if other places agree to make arrangements after vaccination has developed immunity, the government will definitely study and fight for it.
The Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor led a number of secretary-generals to receive the second dose of Koxing vaccine at the Tamar Government Headquarters yesterday.
(Data Picture/Photo by Zhang Haowei)
If more doses arrive in Hong Kong, we are happy to open vaccination to all the public
The reporter asked when the vaccination will be available for people under 30 years of age.
Lam solemnly reiterated that Hong Kong is relatively fortunate compared to other places and has a sufficient supply of vaccines. At present, 2.5 million doses of vaccines have arrived, and the third batch of vaccines will also arrive in Hong Kong. There are 6.5 million people over 18 years old in Hong Kong. Among them, 5.5 million people are open for vaccination. The government will closely monitor the vaccination situation. If more doses arrive in Hong Kong, it will be happy to open vaccination to the public.
More than 10 cases were diagnosed 14 days after arriving in Hong Kong, but it is not the time to shorten the isolation days
Hong Kong currently requires people arriving from overseas to isolate themselves for 21 days. Will it have an impact on the Hong Kong economy?
Lam Cheng pointed out that there were more than 10 cases, all of which were diagnosed after 14 days by arrivals in Hong Kong. He understands that the 21st quarantine policy will put a lot of pressure on business travelers, but there must be adequate defensive measures to prevent outsiders from carrying the virus. Only after entering the community can we consider shortening the isolation period.
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