The Centre for Health Protection announced today (13th) two new imported cases. One of them had developed sore throat symptoms and carried the L452R variant virus before arriving in Hong Kong. Both patients have been vaccinated.
Less than 5 cases were initially confirmed today.
The Hong Kong quarantine exemption policy has attracted attention again. The Hong Kong government announced in the evening that a 53-year-old male Cathay Pacific cargo plane pilot was initially diagnosed.
The patient left Hong Kong for Germany on November 3 and returned to Hong Kong from Frankfurt, Germany via flight CX3166 on November 7.
When the patient arrived in Hong Kong, the test result at the Hong Kong airport was negative, and then compulsory testing was carried out in accordance with the regulations of exempt persons. The test sample collected at the community testing center yesterday (12th) turned out to be initially positive and confirmed to carry the L452R mutant virus strain.
The pilot lives in Block 1, Hoi Fan Heen, Tai Kok Tsui, but all three housing estates use the same entrance and exit. The government will conduct a closed area inspection at Block 1, 2 and 3 Hoi Fan Heen from 7:30 tonight. 1,800 residents were tested.
Cathay Pacific stated that it will immediately arrange for all crew members in Frankfurt to switch to another hotel and will try to shorten their stay in Frankfurt as much as possible.
Experts went to the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Tung Chung last night to investigate the connection between two imported cases of Delta+ with a variant virus in the hotel. The genes of the two viruses are 100% identical. It is inferred that the virus is spread through the air because the two rooms are connected; The 54 residents on the same floor who have left for quarantine now and recently will need to enter Penny's Bay for further quarantine.
The Transport and Housing Bureau announced yesterday that it will tighten the anti-epidemic arrangements for crew members, including requiring all local crew members to be vaccinated with the third shot of the disease, and the number of inspections for cargo aircraft crews after returning to Hong Kong to increase to one inspection per day.
▼11.12 Department of Health investigates at Four Points by Sheraton Tung Chung▼
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▼November 13th, Kaifanxuan 1 to 3 closed area inspection▼
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Mandatory Testing｜The whereabouts of the infected pilot exposed Olympian City Kazumin and Corner Stop Bar on the list
[22:27] In response to an imported case initially confirmed by a 53-year-old Cathay Pacific cargo pilot, the patient had stayed in Hong Kong during the incubation period. The Hong Kong government announced that 5 specified places have been included in the mandatory testing announcement.
New crown pneumonia | Cathay Pacific 3 pilots from Germany returned to Hong Kong for diagnosis and change of local hotels within 7 days
[20:26] A Cathay Pacific spokesperson stated that it was notified by the Hong Kong health authority that a cargo pilot had initially diagnosed that the crew member was on duty on the CX3166 cargo flight departing from Frankfurt and arrived in Hong Kong on November 7.
To be cautious, Cathay Pacific immediately arranged for all crew members in Frankfurt to transfer to another hotel and will try to shorten their stay in Frankfurt as much as possible.
The spokesperson emphasized that all flight crews on duty have been vaccinated and will follow the instructions of the health authorities to assist the authorities in following up and tracking people who have close contact with the patient.
The 53-year-old pilot of Cathay Pacific Cargo was first diagnosed and went to block 1 to 3 of Kaifanxuan in Tai Kok Tsui, Germany for forced inspection
[19:30] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health said today that a 53-year-old male patient, a freighter crew member, lives in Block 1, Kai Fan Heen, Tai Kok Tsui.
He tested negative on October 31, and left Hong Kong for Germany on November 3, and returned to Hong Kong from Germany via flight CX3166 on November 7.
When the patient arrived in Hong Kong at the temporary sample collection center at Hong Kong International Airport, the test result was negative.
The patient was subsequently subjected to compulsory testing in accordance with the regulations of exempt persons. The test sample collected at the community testing center yesterday (12th) turned out to be initially positive, with a Ct value of about 24 to 26, and confirmed to have the L452R mutant virus strain. The patient has no symptoms. He was vaccinated with two doses of Fubital vaccine in Hong Kong on March 11th and April 7th.
As patients carry mutant virus strains, their infectivity and risk of infection are higher. The three blocks of Kaifanxuan all use the same entrance and exit for residents. The government will make arrangements in Blocks 1, 2 and 3 of Kaifanxuan from 7:30 tonight. Closed area detection.
The places visited by patients in Hong Kong during the incubation period will also be included in the mandatory inspection announcement.
On November 13, Blocks 1 to 3 of Kaifan Court in Tai Kok Tsui had to be closed for forced inspection.
(Photo by the Information Services Department)
[18:25] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health stated that yesterday at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Tung Chung, Hong Kong, environmental samples were collected as needed to determine the possible route of related infections, and the style and location of relevant rooms were collected. A total of more than 70 samples were collected. Laboratory work is in progress.
The center has arranged for more than 60 people who have stayed in the North Wing rooms on the same floor of the hotel from November 1 to 6 to undergo compulsory quarantine at the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center. There are no new initial confirmed cases.
New crown pneumonia | 2 more imported cases, one person has sore throat symptoms before arriving in Hong Kong
[14:46] The Centre for Health Protection announced today (13th) two new imported cases. One of them had sore throat symptoms and had the L452R variant virus before arriving in Hong Kong. Both patients have been vaccinated.
Today, fewer than 5 cases have been initially confirmed.
The third shot | An 80-year-old mother-in-law is not afraid of ditching and reverting to Bita: Why do you want to protect yourself?
[13:23] The government began to vaccinate eligible citizens with the third shot. Today (13th) is the first week of the opening. The Boundary Street Gymnasium, which was vaccinated with Fubitai in the morning, did not see long queues and crowds in the early two days. generally.
Some members of the public said that in order to enhance the protection of the vaccine, they are not afraid of ditching, so the third shot was transferred to Bitex. Some members of the public pointed out that Hong Kong's antibody test is not universal and it is difficult to know their antibody level.
New Crown Vaccine｜Yuan Guoyong: It is expected to announce next week that children aged 3-12 are recommended to be injected in the thigh
[11:24] At present, the coverage rate of people who are suitable for the new crown vaccine has not reached 70%. Government expert consultant and Professor Yuan Guoyong of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong said in a radio interview today (13th) that he expects to be 3-12 years old next week. Children can be vaccinated with Kexing or Fubitai vaccine. The injection dose for children will be one-third that of adults. It is also recommended to hit the thigh.
Yuan Guoyong also suggested the introduction of a "local vaccine passport", which must be vaccinated when entering and leaving designated places. For those who have not yet been vaccinated, they will no longer rely on persuasion to receive injections. The government should set a timetable, such as all Hong Kong residents from January to March next year. Both should be given two injections to reduce the shock caused by customs clearance.
Customs clearance｜Chen Zhaoshi: Injecting into theaters and gymnasiums should be given a timetable for customs clearance after inspections in the Mainland
[10:14] The government recently tightened a number of anti-epidemic measures to prepare for customs clearance with the mainland as soon as possible, including using peace of mind to travel to government premises.
The Director of the Food and Health Bureau, Chen Zhaoshi, said in a radio interview today (13th) that he personally believes that citizens should also be vaccinated when entering and exiting theaters and fitness rooms. He pointed out that while expanding the use of safe travel, it is more important for citizens to get vaccinated.
Recently, there have been cases of exempted quarantine pilots who were diagnosed after entering the community in Japan. Chen Zhaoshi was asked twice whether the confirmed cases would affect the progress of customs clearance between Hong Kong and the Mainland. She said that it would be necessary for the Mainland to inspect the situation in Hong Kong and conduct interviews. There is a timetable for customs clearance, and it is hoped that mainland experts can arrive in Hong Kong as soon as possible.
Compulsory testing schools | 8 schools including the famous German Swiss International School and Hongli Kindergarten are on the list
[00:01] The Food and Health Bureau announced a mandatory test announcement last night (12th). Eight schools had outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections and/or influenza-like illnesses, which were included in the mandatory test announcement due to symptoms similar to those of new coronary pneumonia.
Many private international prestigious schools are on the list, including Pokfulam Derui International School (Kindergarten Division), Kennedy Town Hongli Kindergarten, and Po Leung Kuk Loche Trust School in Yuen Long. Teachers and students must be on the next Sunday (14th) or Before being tested.
In addition, it also includes a home for infants and young children with 32 students infected, and a child protection club in Portland Street, Mong Kok. Two of them need to be admitted to the hospital, and one of them has been discharged after treatment. The Centre for Health Protection is investigating.
Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia.
11.12｜Four Points by Sheraton Tung Chung broke out 54 residents moved to Penny's Bay
New crown pneumonia | Four Points by Sheraton Tung Chung Hotel Exploded A Resident Infected by Another Delta＋
Kexing Vaccine Cause of Death | A 60-year-old male suffering from myocardial infarction died two days after the injection, and the cause of death was ruled in doubt
The cause of death of Kexing vaccine｜Yuan Guoyong said that the cause of death of the deceased is a high-risk person and the vaccine is minimal
Kexing Vaccine Cause of Death | Lawyer: "The cause of death is doubtful" ruling may not increase the chances of successful claims
New crown pneumonia | The Transportation and Housing Bureau refuses to ban crew members from returning home for quarantine only to return to Hong Kong for a daily test
Airport division handles domestic and international flights Liang Zichao: employees must avoid contact in their spare time
Third shot of vaccine | Airport staff get an early shot on the second day of the launch: it may not be possible to use the restricted zone card
The third shot|Accountability officials relay vaccinations Luo Zhiguang, Qiu Tenghua, Chen Fanjin hit Kexing together
New crown pneumonia | One more imported case has been diagnosed with a third injection of British tourists arriving in Hong Kong
The mainland restricts cross-border car drivers on the same day and it is difficult for drivers to return home to take care of their families in the mainland
Courtyard by Marriott Sha Tin adds quarantine for foreign domestic helpers
Compulsory testing schools | 8 schools including the famous German Swiss International School and Hongli Kindergarten are on the list
Mong Kok Children’s Protection Association Tong Leju Outbreaks Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Involving 32 Children Under Compulsory Inspection
The first sentenced woman was fined 3,500 yuan for detection in Yau Ma Tei area at the beginning of the year
Travel with peace of mind｜The Post Office hires an assistant with an hourly salary of 72 yuan to scan the code to receive more than 1,000 applications a week
▼November 9th Tsim Sha Tsui Kaiyu Sealed Area Inspection▼
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Compulsory testing schools | 8 schools such as Derui International School, Hongli Kindergarten, etc. are on the list of new crown pneumonia | The Transportation and Housing Bureau refuses to ban crew members from returning home for quarantine only to return to Hong Kong for a daily test and travel with peace of mind | The Post Office has an hourly salary of 72 yuan An assistant was hired to check and scan codes and received more than 1,000 applications for the Mong Kok Children’s Protection Association. Tong Leju broke out of upper respiratory tract infection and 32 children were included in the mandatory inspection today.
