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Written by: Zhu Haiqi
2021-04-08 11:23
The last update date: 2021-04-08 11:24
The fourth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong is stable, and most of the confirmed cases are imported cases.
Government expert Xu Shuchang believes that in terms of epidemic prevention, Philippine flights should be banned from arriving in Hong Kong. However, the government needs to take into account the needs of Hong Kong people for foreign domestic helpers, and believes that the government may also consider allowing Filipino domestic helpers who have been vaccinated against the new crown to enter Hong Kong.
Xu Shuchang, a government expert consultant and chair professor of the Department of Respiratory System at CUHK, stated on the Radio Hong Kong program "Millenniums" that Hong Kong requires people from high-risk areas to be quarantined for 21 days. This is the most stringent measure in the world. There is no mutant virus for the time being. It flows into the Hong Kong community, and the Philippines has many epidemics and variant viruses, which are high-risk areas. "The virus has spread sharply in the Philippines, and the vaccination rate is not high. It is not like Hong Kong can vaccinate all the people, which is a threat to Hong Kong."
He said that the suspension of visitors from the Philippines can reduce the risk to Hong Kong, but the government will also consider the needs of Hong Kong people for foreign domestic helpers.
When asked, some people suggested that only vaccinated Filipino domestic helpers should be allowed to arrive in Hong Kong.
Xu Shuchang said that the virus may still infect others after the injection. "The virus is a variant virus that is so tight that it may not be covered by the injection. It is better to be beaten than not to be beaten at all."
He also believes that the Hospital Authority and residential care homes for the elderly can relax visits by vaccinators. Visitors need to undergo a quick test 14 days after the two injections, and they must wear a mask and maintain hand hygiene.
Xu Shuchang pointed out that he believes that vaccinators can visit the Hospital Authority or residential care homes if possible.
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In Tuen Mun District, there may be a hidden transmission chain in the confirmed area
The new crown vaccination plan has been in operation for more than one and a half months. Four people received different vaccines from the appointment. There was a "wrong shot" situation. The Civil Service Bureau responsible for coordinating the situation involved concealment, and each time the media exposed it before issuing a draft.
Xu Shuchang said that the administrative staff of the vaccination center are served by current or retired civil servants. They have no medical background and may not be able to distinguish vaccine styles. I hope that the staff will pay more attention.
Regarding the local epidemic situation, 3 cases were recorded in Tuen Mun yesterday (7th). He said that there may be a hidden transmission chain in the area. Residents living in the building with the patient should be subject to mandatory testing, and the scope of testing will be expanded depending on whether there are new cases. .
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