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Written by: Lin Jian
2021-04-27 11:44
Last update date: 2021-04-27 11:45
The testing contractor, BGI, had previously suspected that 28 samples were contaminated due to technical errors, resulting in "false positives". Some citizens were innocently sent to hospital and sent for testing.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor responded to reporters today (27) that the government will deal with related incidents seriously, but how to deal with it and whether there will be penalties, it is necessary to balance the local anti-epidemic capabilities, examine whether it will be weakened, and always check whether it is anti-epidemic. An important part of work.
She revealed that the Food and Health Bureau will hold a press conference in the afternoon to announce the new arrangements for the "vaccine bubble".
Worries about weakening overall anti-epidemic capabilities
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor pointed out that in the past 15 months or so, testing and fighting the epidemic has been crucial. The government has repeatedly emphasized that since January last year, Hong Kong’s daily testing capacity has gone from only a few thousand to more than 100,000. The laboratory provides great help in this regard.
She pointed out that the government will deal with problems in testing seriously, saying that "false negatives" and "false positives" do bring many difficulties to the public. Some people will be sent to hospitals innocently, and people around them need to be sent for testing. Looking at how to improve the testing process, safety rules, and anti-infection arrangements, government expert consultant Yuan Guoyong has personally visited the laboratory earlier to understand and found the problem. BGI has apologized and promised to make improvements.
As for what actions the Food and Health Bureau will take in the future, whether specific punishments will be involved, etc., Lam Cheng said that it needs to be evaluated again, but when dealing with these matters, we must also consider whether the overall ability to fight the epidemic will be weakened.
She pointed out that although the number of confirmed cases in the country has decreased, they often need to be prepared. I believe the Food and Health Bureau will make appropriate assessments. The most important thing at the moment is to cooperate with BGI to make arrangements for testing.
▼Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced on April 12 new anti-epidemic measures▼
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Said to make citizens' lives orderly and normal as soon as possible
The government earlier proposed the "vaccine bubble" new way to fight the epidemic. It is understood that a new application will be launched to allow restaurants and other premises to confirm whether customers have been vaccinated.
Lam Cheng pointed out that the Secretary of Food and Sanitation will meet with reporters this afternoon to explain related issues. There will also be related discussions in the Executive Council later.
The content of the explanation is mainly related to the "vaccine bubble" announced by the government two weeks ago, so that people's lives can be returned to normal in an orderly manner.
In the past two weeks, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Bureau and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department have continuously held meetings with various industries to discuss details. Lam Cheng thanked the government colleagues for their efforts and the industry’s candid opinions, seeking the best solution, and allowing some business relaxation to begin as scheduled this Thursday. The restrictions on premises will allow premises that have been closed for a long time to resume business in an orderly manner. The details will be handed over to the Secretary for details later.
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