New Crown Vaccine | Department of Health: Hong Kong is at risk of virus influx

Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, Hong Kong has recorded a total of 12,328 confirmed cases as of October 25.

The Department of Health and the Hospital Authority held a briefing today (26th) to analyze the latest trends in global and local COVID-19 cases.

Xu Lejian, director of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that as of October 17, 193 countries or regions have reported the presence of the DELTA variant virus to the WHO, indicating that the variant virus is quite prevalent.

Countries that have adopted coexistence strategies with the virus (such as excluding local social distancing and relaxation of immigration measures) have seen a sharp increase in new cases. It is said that the risk of the virus flowing into Hong Kong is "absolutely present." Bringing a large-scale outbreak risk to the unvaccinated group, we call on the public to get the new crown vaccine as soon as possible to prevent the double attack of the flu and the new crown virus.

In addition, experts will meet tomorrow (27th) to discuss the third dose of the new crown vaccine.

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Xu Lejian, Director of the Center for Health Protection, Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases, and Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Integrated Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority, attended the press conference to announce the latest trends in global and local COVID-19 cases.

The Centre for Health Protection stated that since May this year, local diagnoses have been at a very low level. More than 95% of the confirmed cases are imported cases, with an average of about 4 to 5 imported cases per day.

In the past month, there were 130 imported cases, 114 of which (approximately 87%) involved L452R and N501Y mutant viruses, 34% of which involved Delta mutant viruses. The cases were mainly from the Philippines, Pakistan, and Indonesia, and a small number of cases were from the United Kingdom.

The Director of the Centre for Health Protection Xu Lejian said that Hong Kong will closely monitor the development of the new "AY.4.2" Delta variant virus (commonly known as Delta Plus virus). There is currently no related case in Hong Kong.

As of October 25, about 4.59 million people in Hong Kong had received the first dose of the vaccine, and the eligible population had an inoculation rate of 68.2%; those who received both injections accounted for about 65% of the eligible population.

If any overseas places change the prevention and control strategy, the cases can rise so fast, and the mutant virus strain will spread. If the virus enters the Hong Kong community, it will cause a large-scale outbreak for groups that have not been vaccinated, plus complications. , Mortality, etc. I think the consequences will be serious!

Director Xu Lejian, Centre for Health Protection

Xu Lejian said bluntly, "I hope that the higher the vaccination rate of Hong Kong citizens, the better. There is still a distance." The rate of injections for older people is lower. For example, the vaccination rate for 60-69 years old is only 59%, 70-79 years old is 40%, Only 14% are over 80 years old, but the mortality rate and complications rate of elderly people suffering from the new crown is quite high.

He worries that if the mutant virus spreads in Hong Kong, those who have not been vaccinated are more likely to have serious complications.

Xu Lejian, Director of the Center for Health Protection.

(Photo by Zheng Zifeng)

Xu Lejian reiterated that “the risk of the virus entering Hong Kong is absolutely there, because there are more and more cases occurring in overseas places”, reminding the elderly to consider the side effects of vaccination, and the risk of infection without vaccination. Everyone pays attention to the side effects of the vaccine, but if you ignore the vaccine to catch a disease, there will be more serious conditions. There are clear data on mortality and complications."

We are reviewing the data of Kexing lowering the vaccination age threshold to 3 years old

The vaccine manufacturer Kexing submitted information to the Department of Health in mid-October, suggesting that the vaccination age threshold be lowered to 3 years old.

Xu Lejian said that the relevant data is being reviewed and will be submitted to the expert committee for review.

The other authorities are studying the need to revise the discharge standards.

As for whether Hong Kong will arrange a third dose of vaccination?

Xu Lejian pointed out that the scientific committee and expert advisory group are reviewing the local and overseas results of the third dose of vaccination, as well as university research. The vaccine expert group will meet tomorrow to discuss the third dose of vaccination arrangements. It is expected that recommendations will be announced tomorrow.

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As for the mandatory use of "safe travel" arrangements in government places, Xu Lejian said that the Department of Health will take appropriate action according to the situation.

Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Integrated Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority, said that the Hospital Authority will exempt people under the age of 12 or over 65 who need to travel with peace of mind when entering the hospital. It is believed that this includes most groups without smartphones. He also reiterated that the HA gives priority to treating patients and will provide flexible arrangements.

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