There were 7 new Omicron cases and 5 imported cases in Hong Kong today (24th), including one case 12557 which is epidemiologically related to the imported case, involving a 64-year-old male airport cleaner. The Omicron test failed. 54 people need to be isolated and quarantined. The 26 environmental samples collected during the field investigation at the airport all tested negative.
Today, fewer than 25 cases have been initially confirmed.
[23:11] The Department of Health and Food issued a mandatory test notice, involving as many as 37 premises, mainly related to 5 karate athletes who were initially diagnosed. They went to Kazakhstan to participate in the Asian Karate Championships in early December. They returned to Hong Kong today for testing. If they are positive, they have been out of Hong Kong for less than 21 days, so their residence and places visited during the incubation period in Hong Kong will be subject to mandatory testing.
According to the Gazette, anyone who has been in the Hong Kong Sports Institute for more than two hours from December 9 to 24, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or not, must be tested on or before December 28.
Other places on the list include the Karate Association, the east wing of the fifth floor of Jixian Building, University of Science and Technology, Can.teen II on campus, and the restaurant area on the 7th floor of the academic building. Taiwan fruit tea, Kowloon Bay Eastmark Dazha Ge Chaji Bamboo, etc. There is also a play area in Ocean Park (only available from 4pm to midnight on December 10) and Whampoa World Jubaofang American Adventure Park (only in December (Present from 3 pm to 6 pm on the 20th).
▼Details of the mandatory inspection announcement on October 24, 2021▼
▼Location of Community Vaccination Center (from January 1, 2022)▼
▼Winter Food Festival starts on December 24▼
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[19:15] The Food and Health Bureau announced that Omicron cases have been detected in Reunion Island and Serbia. The two areas will be included in the designated areas of Group A starting at midnight on December 27. Those who have stayed there within 21 days Non-Hong Kong residents are not allowed to enter the country.
Hong Kong residents must have completed the vaccination and hold an approved vaccination record before boarding the flight back to Hong Kong.
After they arrive in Hong Kong, they must undergo a 21-day compulsory quarantine at the designated quarantine hotel, during which they undergo six tests, and they must go to a community testing center for compulsory testing on the 26th day of their arrival in Hong Kong.
Winter Food Festival | Food and beverages banned in the epidemic
[17:50] The Hong Kong Winter Food Festival kicked off in Wan Chai today (24th). Many families and families attended the event to "sweep the goods."
At the venue this morning, a large number of people brought shopping carts. Among them, the stall selling seafood was the most popular, and some were even more crowded.
Some members of the public spent about 2,000 yuan on abalone and other foods, and said with a smile that the third phase of the Octopus coupon is also more "good".
However, food and beverages are not allowed in the exhibition, and there are only a handful of cooked food stalls. Some members of the public confessed that they were disappointed.
Winter Food Festival | Exhibitors push 1 yuan Huamao Chicken, Sea Cucumber, Buddha Jumping Over the Wall in order to attract the public
The Winter Food Festival kicks off today. Exhibitors say that the flow of people is expected to increase by 10% compared with previous years.
New crown pneumonia | 5 karate athletes are diagnosed at the beginning of their return to Hong Kong
Liu Mingming waits for five karate port will be infected
[16:59] The Sports Institute announced that five Hong Kong karate athletes, including Olympic bronze medallist Liu Mushang’s brother Liu Mingming, Huang Zhuoli, Zhang Zhuyin, Liu Baiheng and Liang Wenqian, arrived in Hong Kong via Seoul last night after completing the Asian Karate Championships in Kazakhstan. , Tested positive for the new coronavirus at the airport, and the Department of Health arranged to be sent to the hospital for treatment.
And Liu Mushang also participated in this competition.
After getting all 2 shots, Fubitai can get the third shot from New Year's Day after the first half of the year
[15:06] The government announced today (24th) that starting on New Year’s Day (January 1, 2022), the third dose of booster will be extended to adults who have been given 2 doses of Fubitai for half a year, and the new crown pneumonia Recovered persons and adolescents aged 12 to 17 can also receive the second shot.
In order to facilitate the public to get the third dose, the opening hours of 9 community vaccination centers will be extended from New Year's Day to 8 to 8 in the morning, and Tai Po Nethersole Hospital and Tsuen Wan Yan Chai Hospital will also be opened next Thursday (30th) Vaccination stations will also add mobile vaccination stations operating in the form of containers.
New crown pneumonia | 7 more Omicron cases, about 25 first confirmed cases on Christmas Day, or an 8-month high
[14:15] The Centre for Health Protection announced today (24th) 7 new Omicron cases and 5 imported cases, including one epidemiologically related to the imported case, involving a 64-year-old male airport cleaner The Omicron test has no results for the time being. About 14 people have close contact with the patient, and the household contacts and close contacts of 40 close contacts need to be isolated and quarantined. The 26 environmental samples collected during the field investigation at the airport, all Is negative.
In addition, the peak period of returning to Hong Kong during Christmas and New Years has caused a significant increase in imported cases in Hong Kong. The Centre for Health Protection stated that today there are fewer than 25 confirmed cases, which is a recent high.
New Crown Vaccine｜Liu Yulong: Those who get the third shot 90 days after the second shot in Europe and the United States will stay in Hong Kong for half a year
[12:20] Liu Yulong, chairman of the Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases, stated in the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" that Hong Kong is close to "zero" and the chance of local infection is very low. There is no urgent need for citizens. The third dose was received only 6 months after the second dose. I believe that the immune response will be better and the risk of myocarditis after vaccination will be reduced to one-tenth of the initial risk.
He mentioned that the Omicron variant virus rages in Europe and the United States, and the infection rate is high. If citizens will go to the local for business or study abroad, the time between the second and third injections should be shortened to 3 months.
[11:02] The government announced today (24th) that starting next Thursday (December 30), Tai Po Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Tsuen Wan Yan Chai Hospital will add new crown vaccination stations to provide immediate There is no need to make an appointment to get Fubitai vaccine.
By then, the number of COVID-19 vaccination stations in public hospitals will increase to 13.
Other vaccination stations are located at Eastern District Hospital, Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Caritas Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Queen Mary Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Tuen Mun Hospital, Pok Oi Hospital, North District Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and Ruttonjee Hospital.
A government spokesperson said that since the new crown vaccination stations in public hospitals were opened in phases at the end of September, an average of more than 1,100 citizens have been vaccinated against the new crown vaccination stations every day in recent months, providing more convenience for citizens, especially the elderly who go to the hospital for follow-up consultations. Quick way of vaccination.
The scale and manpower requirements of these vaccination centers are lower than those of community vaccination centers, and they are more flexible in operation.
Closed area test | On Hei Court, Siu Hei Court, Tuen Mun, completed forced inspection, about 1,210 people were tested and no one was diagnosed
[06:22] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health yesterday (23rd) announced a case of new coronary pneumonia suspected of being infected with the Omicron mutant virus strain. The authorities closed the area for testing at An Hei House, Siu Hei Court, Tuen Mun that night.
The government issued a statement at 6:15 this morning (24th) that it had completed the mandatory testing operations in the district, and no confirmed cases were found.
Government officials subsequently carried out law enforcement operations in Anxi Pavilion to confirm that all persons had been subjected to compulsory testing in accordance with the requirements of the compulsory testing announcement, and announced that the law enforcement action was completed at about 10 o'clock this morning, and about 50 households did not respond.
▼December 23, Zhaoxi Court Anxi Pavilion closed area inspection▼
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▼Announcement of mandatory testing on December 23▼
▼A list of 10 steps for ``Traveling with peace of mind'' to transfer to Hong Kong Health Code▼
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Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia.
12.23｜Airport cleaners suspected of being infected with Omicron or recruiting residential area at work
Airport cleaners initially diagnosed or involved Omicron mainly dealing with patient-specific toilets or work infections
News: Airport cleaners first diagnosed the source of unknown, Zhaoxi Court Anxi Court closed area detection
New Crown Vaccine｜The Hong Kong University School of Medicine requires medical students internships to get a third shot, otherwise face-to-face lectures are forbidden
Covid-19 vaccine | Civil servants must be injected into government buildings next year. Education Bureau: Official school teachers also apply
Joint research by the University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong: Coxing is not enough to resist the third shot of Omicron to get the antibody against Bitex
New crown vaccine|Experts advocate two injections for adults and the third injection every six months for adolescents to get the injection every 12 weeks
Vaccine lottery ︱ letter and gift of 10,000 yuan in spending to 200 elders and 98-year-old friends also won the prize
Omicron｜2 additional imported cases, male crew members arriving in Hong Kong from 5 countries, confirmed with N501Y
▼The launch of Hong Kong Health Code to prepare for customs clearance▼
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▼12.9 On the first day, citizens must travel with peace of mind when entering restaurants ▼
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Airport cleaners initially diagnosed or involved Omicron mainly deal with patient-specific toilets or work-infected vaccine lottery︱ letter and gift of 10,000 yuan to 200 seniors 98-year-old friends also won the prize in the joint study of the University of Hong Kong and China: Kexing is not enough to resist the third shot of Omicron Fubitai is enough for the Year of the Tiger｜Citizens can go to 3 banknote-issuing banks for new banknotes and make online appointments starting from 1.8. Omicron will be booked online｜2 more imported cases, male crew members arriving in Hong Kong from 5 countries are diagnosed with N501Y