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The quality of sampling in designated quarantine hotels is questionable. The government will require that the sampler must be a trained nurse

2021-05-08T19:15:04.610Z


The new crown pneumonia epidemic continues. There are many confirmed cases in Hong Kong who have traveled abroad in the past few days, but they were not diagnosed during the 21-day quarantine period. Instead, they tested positive after entering the community. Some experts questioned the designation of quarantine hotels.


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Written by: Zheng Cuibi

2021-05-07 16:54

Last update date: 2021-05-07 16:54

The new crown pneumonia epidemic continues. There are many confirmed cases in Hong Kong who have traveled abroad in the past few days. However, they were not diagnosed during the 21-day quarantine period. Instead, they tested positive after entering the community. Some experts questioned the sampling of the testing contractor of the designated quarantine hotel Is there a problem.

The Food and Health Bureau announced today (7th) that in the future, people who sample at hotels must be nurses and must have received training.

Chen Songqing admitted that the infection control and testing of designated quarantine hotels may be incomplete.

(Photo by Luo Junhao)

The Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Health) Chen Songqing said at a press conference today that the infection control and testing of designated quarantine hotels may be incomplete. The government will review the arrangements of designated quarantine hotels, including tightening sampling. Qualifications and training of personnel. For example, the personnel who require hotel sampling must be nurses and must have received training.

As for other improvement measures, they will be explained after the review is completed.

▼Complete record of whereabouts of confirmed variant virus cases (updated on May 6)▼

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