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New crown pneumonia|The logistics industry refers to the tightening of quarantine and the loss of personnel and costs, which may increase by 30% or pass on to consumers

2021-12-29T03:09:31.158Z


The Department of Health announced yesterday (28th) 6 new confirmed cases of the new crown virus, of which 5 were with a variant virus, expected to be a variant virus strain Omicron, including two Cathay Pacific male flight attendants. The government will require an opportunity to arrive in Hong Kong


The Department of Health announced yesterday (28th) 6 new confirmed cases of the new crown virus, of which 5 were with a variant virus, expected to be a variant virus strain Omicron, including two Cathay Pacific male flight attendants.

The government will require crew members arriving in Hong Kong to stay in a quarantine hotel for the first 3 days before returning home for surveillance to reduce risks.


Yuan Meiyi, president of the Hong Kong Logistics Association, stated on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" today (29) that the hotel quarantine period on the 3rd is acceptable, but it is expected that 10% of the staff will consider suspending the flight, worrying that if more spicy, it will affect the freight. arrange.

She pointed out that once the number of days is increased, the cost will rise, with an increase of at least 30%, which will eventually be passed on to consumers.


The Department of Health announced yesterday (28th) 6 new confirmed cases of the new crown virus, of which 5 were with a variant virus, expected to be a variant virus strain Omicron, including two Cathay Pacific male flight attendants.

(Information Picture/Photographed by Lu Yiming)

The crew must stay in a quarantine hotel for the first three days. The Hong Kong Logistics Association President Yuen Meiyi said that the new arrangement is still acceptable, which can give the public peace of mind and is suitable for the crew.

She pointed out that because the Christmas peak season has just passed, there are still manpower for the time being, but she has heard that about 10% of employees are considering leaving, worrying that if the number of days staying in the quarantine hotel is further extended, it will affect the freight.

She also pointed out that she is worried that costs will rise by at least 30% next year, which will eventually be passed on to consumers.

She pointed out that if crew members at overseas stations are arranged to avoid entering Hong Kong, it will depend on the airline's manpower arrangements to ensure that there are enough pilots in Hong Kong to fly overseas.

Regarding the indication that air transportation can be replaced by land, she said that it is difficult to completely replace it. Because of the complicated land customs clearance procedures and many uncertain factors, high-value goods usually choose air transportation.

Chi Yaolun, chairman of the Aviation Industry Front, pointed out on the same program that there is nothing wrong with tightening the quarantine arrangement, although it is inconvenient for the crew, he is used to it.

He pointed out that the company has reminded employees who need quarantine to reduce non-essential social contacts, but there is no clear definition, and colleagues do not need to declare when they go out.

He also pointed out that some employees who have taken annual leave are scheduled to fly to other places before the holiday and need to be quarantined after returning to Hong Kong, so that colleagues need to be quarantined during the annual leave in disguise.

▼12.28 Gate Jiayue Peninsula 1 closed area inspection▼


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Closed area detection | Three Cathay Pacific Airways have sealed off a new crown pneumonia in Hengfengxi, Discovery Bay, and Jiayue Peninsula in Tuen Mun.

Latest|Suspected Omicron Cathay Pacific Airways involved in violation of the rules to go out and quarantine exemption collapse Omicron|The two air companies violate the regulations, fearing that their jobs will not protect Cathay Pacific: if they do not fully comply with the procedures, follow up with Cathay Pacific 2 after the United States returns to Hong Kong. Hotel forced inspection 3 days

Source: hk1

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