A 48-year-old male night shift worker at an airport cargo terminal was found to be a variant of the L452R new crown pneumonia virus, which is highly likely to belong to the Delta variant. It is now classified as a local case of unknown origin. The local cleared "cable" 51 days later.
Chief Executive Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor mentioned on the eve of last week's policy address that clearing customs with the mainland as soon as possible is a top priority. The Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao also led a delegation to Shenzhen to hold a matchmaking meeting with mainland experts.
Another confirmed case in the local area may cast a shadow over customs clearance.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor responded on a TV program today (10) that this case did not affect the pace of customs clearance, but revealed that mainland experts have provided opinions on this matter. It is hoped that Hong Kong will encrypt regular inspections for people with high exposure risks, and the SAR government will study the specifics. Implementation plan, including the level of encryption.
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Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor mentioned that "there is no single case that affects the pace of (discussing customs clearance)." However, mainland experts will give feedback on this matter, and the SAR government will respond within one or two days. Generally speaking, the opinions of mainland experts are "Our (Hong Kong) testing can be done more closely, especially for people with high exposure risk." She pointed out that the new case patient is a cargo transport worker who has boarded a freight plane, and the current airport staff is a week During the first inspection, the patient was not found in time, and he eventually entered the community and brought risks.
As for the specific frequency of testing, whether it will be tested every other day like Leung Zichao, a respiratory specialist, Lam Cheng did not respond positively, but believes that the direction is to strengthen testing for people at risk of high violence, and the interval between days will be shortened. "If there is a plan, you know. This should be done as soon as possible. Zhong wants to see how many people are affected and whether the detection capability is sufficient."
She pointed out that mainland experts also understand that Hong Kong will strengthen testing for people with high exposure risks, and the policy directions are the same. However, under the difference between the two systems, the "community closure" type of epidemic control implemented by the Mainland is unlikely to be implemented in Hong Kong. However, the Hong Kong government will also put forward counter-proposals to fully explain what alternative methods can be done. It also believes that for a single case, more than 100 close contacts and about 300 second-generation close contacts need to be quarantined, and they have already been controlled. strict.
Health code is only applicable to customs clearance
As for whether there will be a circuit breaker mechanism for cases after customs clearance in the future, whether there will be some administrative confusion like Macau, Lam Cheng said that he does not fully understand Macau’s practices, but as far as Hong Kong is concerned, “it’s better to be specific and explain the details. Each case will start, and when everyone is mentally prepared, you won’t be able to get to the point. But as for how many (cases) are needed, this one needs to be devoted.”
When asked about the health code required for customs clearance, Lam Cheng pointed out that based on the differences between China and Hong Kong, the health code can only be used for customs clearance in the future, and it is installed voluntarily. There is no registered tracking function. He also admitted that there is no automatic tracking technology at present. , Even if there are citizens, it may not be accepted.
She pointed out that the next step is to understand what information needs to be collected in the Mainland if customs clearance is required, and then collect information on the itinerary and address of the past period from citizens who intend to enjoy the quarantine exemption arrangement, emphasizing that it is voluntary.
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