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Written by: Zheng Cuibi, Li Enci, Lin Yingxian, Ouyang Dehao, Liang Huanmin, Zhong Yan, Hu Jiaxin, and Chen Shuxia
2021-04-15 08:00
Last update date: 2021-04-15 15:38
The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has fallen, but there is a dark surge. The Department of Health announced on Wednesday (14th) that 5 new cases have been confirmed, bringing a total of 11,613 cases.
Of the 5 cases, 4 were imported cases, and 1 local case was related to the previous case. The patient lived in Ai Fai House, Yau Oi Village, Tuen Mun, but the patient has passed away.
The number of initial confirmed cases is currently less than 5.
According to the news, about 6 new cases were confirmed today (15th).
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Nie Dequan, and the Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, will meet with the media on the new crown vaccination plan at 3:15 this afternoon.
It is understood that the government will announce at a press conference that the vaccination group will be relaxed, and the age for Fubitai vaccination will be relaxed to 16 years or older; as for Kexing vaccine, the age will be relaxed to 18 years or older.
"Hong Kong 01" will broadcast the press conference live.
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[15:35] Chen Zhaoshi pointed out at the vaccine press conference that the Hong Kong government has purchased 15 million doses of Fubitai and Kexing, enough for Hong Kong citizens to vaccinate, and citizens can choose freely.
As of yesterday, a total of 950,000 doses of vaccines have been vaccinated for citizens, 540,000 doses are for Kexing, and 410,000 doses for Fubitai.
The authorities have reached an agreement with the pharmaceutical factory that this year's vaccination plan is sustainable.
In the next round of vaccination at the beginning of next year, the authorities have planned to introduce a new generation of vaccines, hoping to have better protection and efficacy. The protection of vaccines against variant virus strains is an important consideration, emphasizing that "No third vaccine will arrive in Hong Kong this year."
As for the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Hong Kong government announced last week that although the Hong Kong government has signed a contract with the pharmaceutical factory, it does not think it needs to be introduced this year. In addition, the vaccine is in short supply globally, so don't waste it.
In the coming days, injections will be fully promoted. The authorities will monitor adverse reactions and continue to cooperate with experts. The emergence of a serious vaccine does not necessarily mean that it is related to the vaccine.
[15:24] Nie Dequan said that due to the expiration date of Fubitai vaccine, Fubitai Vaccination Center plans to operate until the end of September, and the first injection will be given at the end of August at the latest; as for Kexing Vaccination Center, it will also operate until the end of September, but Because the vaccine has a long shelf life, a private doctor will be arranged to assist in the vaccination.
[15:16] Nie Dequan, director of the Civil Service Bureau, met with reporters on the vaccination plan.
Nie said that 49 days have passed since the vaccination plan started, and more than 640,000 people have been vaccinated, that is, 9.7% of the population over 16 years old have been vaccinated.
It is necessary to ensure personnel exchanges, prevent importation, and prevent Hong Kong from going through a wave of unstoppable processes, so that the economy can be restored as soon as possible, and there will be jobs in all walks of life.
The authorities announced 4 measures today:
1. Expand the age group for vaccination. People aged 16 or above can get vaccination. The vaccination age for Fubitai vaccine is reduced to 16 years old, and Kexing must be 18 years old.
You can make an appointment next Friday.
2. Add 3 Fubitai vaccination centers, located in Tseung Kwan O, Tuen Mun Yau Oi Village, and Kwai Fong Rinstad Sports Ground
3. The Fubitai Vaccination Center plans to operate until the end of September, and the first injection will be given at the end of August at the latest; as for the Kexing Vaccination Center, it will also operate until the end of September, after which it will be vaccinated by private doctors.
4. Thematic website provides more information about vaccines
[14:46] According to the news, there are about 6 more confirmed cases.
[13:13] Nie Dequan, Director of the Civil Service Bureau, and Chen Zhaoshi, Director of the Food and Health Bureau, will meet with the media on the new crown vaccination plan at 3:15 this afternoon.
It is understood that the government will announce at a press conference that it will relax the vaccination group to citizens aged 16 or above.
[13:08] The government will hire tourism practitioners from May 1 to serve as reception and clerical work for 24 new coronavirus vaccination centers. It is expected to provide about 2,000 short-term positions for 5 months.
The plan has attracted more than 10,000 applications. Starting today (15th), it will be an interview day for the position of a registrar with a daily salary of 1,300 yuan.
Some senior travel industry practitioners sighed that even if they knew multiple languages and possessed multiple skills, they could only "spread out" to make a living under the epidemic, and they were useless.
Practitioners hope to seize the opportunity this time to increase a little income and encourage themselves to "take it easy" in the face of difficulties.
Related news: Tourism practitioners look forward to being a registrar at the vaccination center for a 5-minute interview asking how to deal with civil disputes
[13:03] "Hong Kong 01" discovered in the middle of last month that a private doctor vaccinated unqualified two-way pass holders with Kexing vaccination, exposing that the Department of Health did not provide clear guidelines to doctors and there were loopholes in the government system.
The doctor involved said at the time that the government agreed to complete the second injection for the person concerned based on humanitarian reasons.
However, a Canadian citizen who has received the first dose of the vaccine and does not have a Hong Kong ID card complained that the Department of Health recently (12th) refused a private clinic to complete the second dose for him, which is different from the previous statement.
He said that he plans to apply for a Chinese visa based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Office in Hong Kong. He is currently unable to receive a second shot and is worried about health problems.
In response, the Department of Health only emphasized the identity of qualified persons under the vaccination plan, but did not directly respond to whether a second injection can be given.
Related news: System vulnerability, Canadian non-Hong Kong residents get the first shot, Kexing Vaccine Department of Health refuses to get the second shot
[12:38] The AstraZeneca vaccine was originally scheduled to arrive in Australia in mid-year.
According to Macau media reports, the Director of the Macau Health Bureau, Luo Yilong, said today (15th) that the Australian government has proposed to the AstraZeneca vaccine manufacturer to suspend supply to Australia, and the other party responded with consent.
Luo pointed out that the Australian government will review more international reports and studies on vaccine safety, as well as policy recommendations in different places, before considering the next step.
Luo Yilong continued that the World Health Organization has not made a precise statement on whether to continue to use the AstraZeneca vaccine. According to the latest recommendations, it still believes that vaccination benefits outweigh the risks.
However, there are enough vaccines in Macau, and there is no urgent need to introduce AstraZeneca vaccine.
Related news: New crown vaccine | Macau government suspends supply of AstraZeneca vaccine to Australia pending review of safety and reconsideration
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[10:56] Under the epidemic, Hong Kong's tourism industry has not been able to restart.
Yao Boliang, the convener of the Hong Kong Travel Agency's Great Alliance for Relief, pointed out in the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" today (15) that the industry very much hopes to restart local tours and cruises soon.
As for the government's point, only citizens who have been vaccinated can participate in high seas cruises.
Yao Boliang believes that it would be more reasonable for passengers to take a virus test before boarding and board the ship after receiving a negative result.
Related news: New crown pneumonia | The tourism industry hopes to restart local tours and high seas tours as soon as possible: testing before boarding is more reasonable
▼Update the patient's residence and whereabouts on April 14▼
[00:40] The government announced late at night on Wednesday (14th) that it will adjust the quarantine arrangements for people entering Hong Kong based on the "vaccine bubble". Those arriving from high-risk to low-risk areas can reduce the quarantine period by 7 days as long as they complete the vaccination period. Those who are at very high risk, including those from the Philippines and Indonesia, will maintain the 21-day quarantine period.
Vaccine Bubbles | The quarantine period for those arriving in Hong Kong from high, medium and low-risk areas can be reduced by 7 days
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Yesterday's overview:
New Crown Vaccine│A total of 630,000 citizens received the first shot of 44-year-old woman who was short of breath and stayed in hospital after vaccination
Diagnosed Building Restaurant｜Patient visits two HANDS restaurants, Café Le Liqun Seafood Restaurant on the list
Mandatory Testing Building｜Ai Fai Building is on the list again. Baoya Nursery School bursts with upper respiratory tract infection and requires compulsory inspection
Vaccine Bubble | Equal Opportunities: Employers dismiss employees without injections or involve indirect discrimination
Vaccine Bubble｜Yuyan issued a notice requiring employees to get injections, otherwise the front line will be in a dilemma
Two 32-year-old pregnant women miscarried after being vaccinated with Fubitai and the fetus was estimated to be about 24 weeks old
Vaccine Bubble | The Hong Kong Government pushes for injections to relax restrictions on restaurant business to vaccinate citizens: it is difficult to implement
Today, 5 more confirmed cases have been diagnosed with the death certificate of the old man at Aihui Building, Youai Village, and less than 5 cases have been initially confirmed
New crown pneumonia | He Boliang worries that the mutant virus invades communities and bans flights from four places including the Philippines
Vaccine Bubble｜Huang Jielong: Employers should not pressure employees to maintain the current situation in the industry
How does Li Liye, a medical strategist at Yabo Community Therapy, solve the problem of jumping in female patient halls by doing and learning?
The attrition rate of HA doctors drops to 3.9%, and OT fees increase to 300 million 100,000 per capita｜Special Accounting
Confirmed building restaurant | 3 patients' whereabouts exposed, women of unknown origin patronize "Spaghetti Mania" in Tuen Mun
The flight circuit breaker mechanism is intensified within 7 days, 5 confirmed passengers with variant virus strains are banned from flying to ports nationwide for 14 days
The government announced the extension of social distancing measures on the 14th, starting from 4.29 on the "vaccine bubble" as the basis for adjustment
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▼See the details of the scheduled vaccination and side effects of Kexing and BioNTech in the three pictures▼
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New crown pneumonia 01 Video I am home to the new crown vaccine vaccination of the Food and Health Bureau, Center for Health Protection, Department of Health
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