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Written by: Lin Yingxian, Zhang Jiamin, Huang Yongyu, Huang Weilun, Zhu Haiqi, Li Enci, Kong Fanxu, McCain, Ouyang Dehao
2021-05-05 06:00
Last update date: 2021-05-05 15:34
The new wave of new crown pneumonia caused by the variant virus will become a nightmare for middle class and wealthy people. Today (5th) 6 new cases have been confirmed, of which 3 are local cases and 1 is of unknown origin.
Two confirmed Filipino domestic helpers confirmed that they were infected with the variant new crown virus. Block N2 of Taikoo Kornhill and Pokfulam Mansion Haofeng issued a closed area and no foot testing order. Residents must be evacuated to the quarantine center for isolation for 21 days.
In addition, there are about 5 preliminary confirmed cases today.
In addition, starting in the early morning of Friday (7th), the Hong Kong government plans to revoke the ban on flights to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Returning citizens must obtain a negative test certificate 72 hours before boarding, and must be quarantined at a designated hotel for 21 days after arriving in Hong Kong. Afterwards, he will conduct self-monitoring for 7 days and undergo compulsory testing on the 26th day of arrival in Hong Kong.
[15:33] The Department of Health stated that the Filipino domestic helpers infected with the variant virus Kornhill have received the first dose of BioNTech vaccine.
[14:17] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced that as of 0:00 on May 5, the center is investigating six new confirmed cases of COVID-19. So far, the total number of cases in Hong Kong is 11,797.
Three of the new cases were imported cases, one was a local case of unknown origin, and the other two were epidemiologically related to local cases.
In addition, there are about 5 preliminary confirmed cases today.
The local case of unknown origin involved a 46-year-old female patient (Case No. 11793).
She is a domestic helper and is asymptomatic. She lives in Block N2, Kornhill, Quarry Bay.
She followed the mandatory testing announcement to the community testing center for testing on May 3, and was subsequently diagnosed.
Another confirmed case today involved a 38-year-old female patient (case number: 11797).
She is also a domestic helper and is epidemiologically related to Case 11793.
Live at Pokfulam Lam Hobong.
Both 11793 and 11797 involve the highly infectious N501Y variant virus strain, and the residents of the building where they live are required to be quarantined for 21 days.
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The Labour Department received 324 suspected cases of new crown pneumonia at work, the three industries with the largest number of cases
[13:12] The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Law Chi-kwong, responded to a written question by legislator Chen Pei-yan, a member of the medical profession, today (5th), saying that between October 1 last year and April 21 this year, the Labour Department received 324 suspected causes. Employee compensation cases for workers infected with new coronary pneumonia.
Among them, the public administration, social and personal service industries, including medical staff, are the most affected, involving 140 people; finance and insurance, real estate, professional and business services, and the construction industry each involve more than 50 people.
In 52 cases, employers stated that they were liable for employee compensation. In another 59 cases, employees withdrew their claims or did not continue their claims due to different reasons. In one case, it was confirmed that the employer was not liable for compensation.
He Boliang expects that the United States will extend the vaccination age of Bitex to 12-15 next week. Hong Kong can follow [13:12] The government recently launched a "vaccine bubble" measure to encourage citizens to vaccinate.
According to the current vaccination policy, the age group has been expanded to 16 and above.
The Director of the Infection and Infectious Diseases Center of the University of Hong Kong, Boliang Ho, said on a commercial TV program this morning (5th) that Fubitel Vaccine Pharmaceuticals had announced the vaccination data for people aged 12 to 15 one month ago and submitted it to American Food and Drugs. The Administration expects that the local government will expand the vaccination group to 12 to 15 years old next week.
He said that after the United States expands, Hong Kong can expand afterwards.
He Boliang suggested yesterday that the government should consider inviting singer Jiang Tao to appeal to the public for vaccinations.
He said today that if Jiang has any questions about the vaccine, please feel free to contact him; if you are interested in visiting the vaccination center of the University of Hong Kong, you are welcome.
[12:15] According to news, there are 6 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong today, and the Department of Health will not hold an epidemic press conference.
[11:47] Two 46-year-old and 38-year-old Filipino domestic helpers have been diagnosed with a variant of the new crown virus. They are living in their employers' residences in Block N2, Kornhill, Quarry Bay, and Pokfulam.
The 46-year-old female patient has been classified as a local case, and the other patient is an epidemiologically related case.
Further analysis by the Public Health Laboratory Service of the Department of Health last night revealed that both cases involved the highly infectious N501Y variant virus strain.
All floor units (involving about 230 and 30 units respectively) in the building where the patient lives (Block N2, Kornhill, Pokfulam, Quarry Bay) were sent to the quarantine center.
▼Long queue at Tung Chung Testing Station on May 2▼
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Variant virus | Penny's Bay quarantine at Block 11 of Yingwan Park for 21 days complaints: No response from the hotline [10:35] At Block 11, Penny's Bay, Tung Chung Yingwan Park, there was a case of new crown pneumonia with a variant virus strain earlier. All residents of the building must be quarantined for 21 days.
Residents who were sent to the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center said on the RTHK program this morning (5th) that they contacted the staff through the hotline and Whatsapp SMS on May 1 to request food and garbage bags, but no one responded all day. , Criticizing the authorities for chaotic arrangements.
Variant Virus | Block R of Allway Gardens evacuated District Councillors this morning: 5 households have not yet arranged for testing
[10:22] The Coronavirus has repeatedly invaded the community. A Filipino domestic helper who arrived in Hong Kong was quarantined in a hotel on the 21st and was diagnosed after 7 virus tests. He was diagnosed with the N501Y variant virus.
The entire building in Block R of Allway Gardens, Tsuen Wan, where the employer is located, was closed for inspection last night, and an evacuation was arranged this morning (5th).
At around 9 o'clock in the morning, about 10 residents were sent to the quarantine center.
When the district councilors estimated that there were at least 500 residents in Block R.
He revealed that five households were not photographed when the area was closed for testing last night, and they have not yet been tested.
The Hospital Authority claims that employees receive two injections to exempt regular virus testing. Medical care: vaccines are not 100% protected
[10:00] The Hospital Authority plans to start next Monday (10th), requiring about 65,000 public hospital employees to take a rapid antigen test for new coronary pneumonia every 7 days, requiring two injections and 14 days or more apart. Only then can you apply for a test exemption.
Ma Zhongyi, the president of the Hong Kong Association of Public Medical Doctors, said on a commercial TV program today (5th) that the bureau did not communicate with employees at all and felt that there was a lack of respect. He also believed that an exemption can be applied for after vaccination. There is no scientific basis because of the current vaccine. The protection is not perfect.
The government plans to shorten the quarantine period after vaccination
[09:41] The government recently introduced a "vaccine bubble" measure to increase the vaccination rate. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said yesterday (4th) that it would study shortening the quarantine days for people who have completed vaccination.
Respiratory system specialist Liang Zichao said on a program in Hong Kong and Taiwan this morning (5th) that there is no scientific basis for the arrangement of shortening the number of quarantine days. Vaccines cannot shorten the incubation period of the virus. In particular, there is less information about vaccines against variant viruses. The argument of quarantine has a "big question mark," and it has been criticized for facilitating the quarantine. Once there are cases of leakage, more citizens may be subject to 21st quarantine.
In addition, mutant viruses have gradually flowed into the community. He believes that people entering the country should be tested for antibodies, and during the hotel quarantine period, an additional test should be added on the third day to detect patients as soon as possible.
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▼List of mandatory inspection schools and premises on May 4▼
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▼Mobile sampling stations that provide services to the public in each district (as of May 5)▼
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▼Filipino servants in Block N2, Taikoo Kornhill, infected with variant virus▼
▼Haofeng Filipino Maid, 118 Pokfulam Road, infected with a variant virus▼
The fire alarm in designated quarantine hotels rings for residents who dare not escape, parents of foreign students urge the government to provide guidelines
[08:00] Hong Kong residents returning to Hong Kong from other places must undergo quarantine on the 21st at the designated quarantine hotel, during which time they are not allowed to leave the room.
Wong Chuk Hang Quarantine Hotel Hong Kong Aohua Hotel.
The South Bank fire alarm sounded last Saturday (1st) and this Tuesday (4th), which shocked the quarantine residents and did not know whether they should leave the room to escape. Fortunately, it was finally confirmed to be a false alarm, but some residents questioned the government’s quarantine before it The hotel has established guidelines for escape.
Respiratory system specialist Liang Zichao bluntly said that "safety is paramount," if you see heavy smoke, you must leave immediately; if you don't see any signs of fire, you can call the hotel's front desk first.
However, if he believed that he had been in contact with a patient who was later diagnosed with the same hotel during his escape, he might have the opportunity to extend the quarantine period.
The Fire Services Department confirmed that it had received a fire report from the hotel’s automatic fire alarm system at 8:24 am last Saturday, which was classified as a false alarm after investigation.
The Food and Health Bureau replied that the hotel should continue to notify the hotel guests to evacuate and evacuate according to its existing channels, and did not reply whether it has communicated with the industry on escape arrangements.
▼Full list of designated quarantine hotels (May 5th edition)▼
Compulsory testing | Immigration Building, Discovery Park, Metroplaza on the list of variant cases
[02:20] The government gazetted the mandatory testing announcement early this (5th) morning. In response to the confirmed cases announced yesterday and the preliminary confirmed cases recorded, 9 specified places were included in the mandatory testing announcement, including the Immigration Building and Allway Garden, Kwai Fong Metroplaza, Discovery Park and Citygate, etc.
In addition, after further investigation by the Center for Health Protection, a local confirmed case (Indian man #11643, his Philippines girlfriend#11672) involving the N501Y variant strain of the virus strain was previously in 3 specified places, and the relevant persons must also be compulsory. Testing, including Discovery Bay D'Deck and Novotel Citygate Hotel.
Those who have completed the COVID-19 vaccination do not need to undergo mandatory testing.
▼Compulsory inspection sites and schools on May 4th▼
Another 23 schools exploded with upper respiratory tract infection and flu, teachers and students must be forced to suspend class for 5 days
[02:09] In the early morning of Wednesday (5th), the government gazetted a mandatory test announcement. There were 23 schools with outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection or influenza-like illness. The symptoms were similar to the new coronavirus disease and were included in the mandatory test announcement.
The list includes Kowloon Tong School (Primary Section), Catholic Wuhua Primary School and Kindergarten Affiliated to Baptist University.
Teachers, students and visitors must complete the test this Friday (7th) at the latest, or return the sample bottles at the latest next Sunday (9th).
Howe Fung Pokfulam and Block N2 of Kornhill are confirmed to have a variant virus, and the government suspends the area for testing in the early morning
[00:23] The government announced in the early hours of 0:10 that Haofeng, 118 Pokfulam Road, and Block N2, Kornhill, Quarry Bay, will be designated as designated "restricted areas" from 0:10.
The subject must wait at his premises until all the identified subjects in the "restricted area" have completed the test, and the relevant test results have been roughly confirmed before leaving the premises.
The test will start after 9 am on Wednesday (5th), and the goal is to complete this action within today.
According to the authorities, a preliminary confirmed case was found in each of the two buildings, which initially showed that it involved a variant virus strain. After evaluation, the risk of infection in the relevant area was higher. After the test was positive, the government decided to restrict and test the relevant area.
According to an announcement at the press conference yesterday, a Filipino domestic helper in each of the two buildings was initially diagnosed, and the two were friends. In the afternoon, it has not been tested whether the two are infected with the mutant virus.
According to the fact that the residents of the same building will be evacuated to the quarantine center for 21 days after arriving at the building where the variant virus has been reported.
▼5.4 Inspection of the first closed area of Block R in Allway Gardens▼
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Men and women infected with the mutant virus 4.11 Visit Novotel Citygate Tung Chung to Zak's Restaurant in Discovery Bay
[00:01] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced on Monday night (3rd) that the Indian man #11643 and his Philippines girlfriend #11672 who were diagnosed earlier had visited Citygate and Curry by the seawall on April 11. Lounge.
The center updated the information last night (4th) and revised the date that the two visited Citygate and Curry Lounge to April 10th. It is unknown whether it will affect the announcement of the mandatory testing order last night.
The center increased the whereabouts of the two. It turns out that they also visited the Novotel Citygate Hotel in Tung Chung on April 11, but they were not sure if they would stay in. They went to Discovery Bay restaurant D'Deck Zak's on the same day. The authorities said they would respond. The latest information requires relevant parties to conduct mandatory testing.
▼Allway Gardens diagnoses the whereabouts of the Philippine helper▼
▼5.4 Mobile Inspection Station on Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui▼
Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia.
5.4｜Allway Gardens R helper diagnosed with variant virus, Kornhill, Haofeng Filipino helper is recruited
Variant virus│The area of Block R in Allway Gardens will be closed for testing and 220 households will be evacuated for quarantine for 21 days
Variant virus | Residents of Block R in Allway Gardens sent for quarantine 21 days ago, sent pets to relatives and friends for foster
Allway Gardens foreign domestic helper diagnosed with a family of four sent to quarantine residents to store food
Kornhill and Pokfulam Haofeng Filipino domestic helpers diagnosed that one person went to a small park near Victoria Park on Labor Day
First confirmed 2 Filipino domestic helpers patronize West Kowloon Center on Sunday, Sarah Manager: two thirds are Filipino domestic helpers
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The government asks foreign domestic helpers to renew their contract to vaccinate, and the news is re-exported after 5 days: no discussion by the trade association
The labor union claims that employers make appointments for foreign domestic helpers to make injections. Experts advocate regular testing instead of those who are not suitable.
Foreign domestic helpers questioned compulsory vaccination as an equal opportunity for discrimination: independent risk assessment for each group
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He Boliang advocates that the government invites Jiang Tao to call for injections and can call on IG
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8 people were sent to hospital after being vaccinated yesterday, 3 girls with facial numbness developed cold sores
4 additional cases were confirmed imported cases of variant viruses after quarantine of pregnant women returning to Hong Kong from India
A female teacher at Xiu Tak Primary School of Tung Chung Ling Liang Church has a variant virus diagnosed as a Filipino domestic helper employer
Variant virus | Xu Shuchang material diagnosed local infection of Indian woman strangely negative in 3 quarantine samples
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Variant Virus | The graph of repeated patients in the community deconstructs each person's whereabouts and the largest footprint
Indian patients have visited the Curry Lounge in Tung Chung, and the staff of the neighboring shops said they are worried about infections in the shared toilets of the mall
Variant Virus | He Boliang advocates watching Citygate closed-circuit TV and Xu Shuchang points out that it is difficult to find a three-person transmission chain
Hong Kong exported Singapore confirmed middle-aged Chinese material is Fuyang living in Park Island, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government lifted the flight ban on the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Philippines from early Friday
Variant virus | Experts urge to set a limit on the number of people entering the country-imported cases are enough to cause a new wave
A 77-year-old man who returned to Hong Kong from a foreign country was charged with 8 counts of repeated violations of compulsory quarantine and sentenced to 30 days in prison
▼5.2 A large number of foreign domestic helpers line up for mandatory inspection at Victoria Park▼
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▼5.2 Inspection of long queues in Lai Chi Kok Park for foreign domestic helpers▼
▼On May 1, a large number of foreign domestic helpers were waiting for inspection due to the mandatory inspection requirements of the bureau▼
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▼On Labor Day on May 1, foreign domestic helpers forced Tamar Park and Chater Road to explode ▼
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▼See the details of the scheduled vaccination and side effects of Kexing and BioNTech in the three pictures▼
▼Starting from April 29, the social distancing measures will be relaxed with the vaccine bubble frame▼
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Mandatory Testing Building｜Xinghua (II) Village and Citygate on the list of variant virus cases
42 Schools have an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection and flu. Teachers and students will be subject to compulsory testing suspension for 5 days (full list attached)
Six people were vaccinated on Sunday and sent to hospital for 49-year-old woman with palpitations and high blood pressure to be hospitalized
Patients with the 3 variant viruses now share the same points as Tung Chung Filipino domestic helpers, Indian males and Filipino girlfriends to Citygate on 4.11
40 Indian women who arrived in Hong Kong early last month infected with the variant virus living in Meiyuan Building, Tsim Sha Tsui, evacuated tonight
The Hong Kong government lifted the flight ban on the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Philippines from early Friday
A 77-year-old man who returned to Hong Kong from a foreign country was charged with 8 counts of repeated violations of compulsory quarantine and sentenced to 30 days in prison
Variant virus│The area of Block R in Allway Gardens will be closed for testing and 220 households will be evacuated for quarantine for 21 days
First confirmed 2 Filipino domestic helpers patronize West Kowloon Center on Sunday, Sarah Manager: two thirds are Filipino domestic helpers
Hong Kong exported Singapore confirmed middle-aged Chinese material is Fuyang living in Park Island, Hong Kong
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