Coronavirus disease. 1.2｜The increase in 26 cases of vaccine bubbles prompted a new one-month high in the number of injections

The Omicron variant virus is raging around the world and has even flowed into the local communities.

According to the news, the 34-year-old construction worker who had eaten at the Wangyue Tower in Festival Walk at the same time as the 44-year-old Cathay Pacific was diagnosed earlier. His wife, who lives with him, was also initially diagnosed.

If she has been sent to the quarantine center earlier, if she is finally diagnosed, it will be the fifth case in the Wangyuelou group.

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced tonight (2nd) that nine new confirmed cases and 17 asymptomatic infections have been added. A total of 26 positive cases have been tested. So far, there have been 12,693 confirmed cases in Hong Kong.

▼Location of Community Vaccination Center (from January 1, 2022)▼

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Omicron｜The fastest 1.20 restaurant dine-in requires an injection of a restaurant: constantly receiving enquiries to cancel reservations

[23:58] Lunar New Year is the traditional peak season for Chinese restaurants. As of the end of last month, the new crown virus epidemic in Hong Kong has eased compared to 2020. The catering industry has recovered to the point where no one can be hired. However, last week, the variant virus strain Omicron was used by Cathay Pacific crews. Brought into the community, the epidemic is gradually worsening. The government plans to expand the "vaccine bubble" to all restaurants before the Lunar New Year, and diners who have not received the vaccine will not be allowed to eat in. The Director of the Food and Health Bureau Chen Zhaoshi also revealed today (2nd) that the fastest The implementation on the 20th of this month has once again cast a shadow on restaurants that are dominated by elderly customers.

A restaurant said today (1st) that the number of customers in the lunch market today was affected by Omicron, which was reduced by 10% compared to last Sunday, and it has been receiving inquiries from family customers. Cancel the reservation.

Omicron｜Festival Ventilation Working Group of Mochizuki Tower in Festival City will review guidelines

[23:30] Omicron, a variant strain of the new crown virus, entered the community, and the group of restaurants in the restaurant in Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong continued to expand. A total of 5 people were recruited. Among them, the 38-year-old wife of the construction worker who was diagnosed a few days ago was also initially diagnosed .

Some experts have indicated that the ventilation volume of Wangyue Tower is definitely not enough.

The government asked restaurants to increase the ventilation rate last year. The chairperson of the working group on ventilation regulation in restaurants, Yuan Bailiang, said that the Omicron variant virus has a strong spread, so the group must review the latest information and will meet with the government as soon as possible to determine whether it is necessary. Adjust guidelines.

Omicron｜News: Education Bureau Suddenly Suddenly Suspended Classes and Consulted Academics to Study Epidemic and Suspend Face-to-face Classes

[22:30] Omicron, a variant strain of the new crown virus, has spread in local communities. The government has warned that the "vaccine bubble" will be extended to all restaurants and listed premises. It is also worrying that most students have not received the new crown vaccine. If the epidemic spreads , The risks faced by students increase.

"Hong Kong 01" received more than one news from the education sector, and the Education Bureau suddenly consulted the academic sector to study whether face-to-face classes should be suspended again.

The Legislative Council member-designate Zhu Guoqiang said that if the authorities announce the suspension of classes, it is hoped that there will be a buffer time of one to two days so that the academic community will have enough time to make administrative arrangements.

He pointed out that ultimately it depends on the expert's judgment. If the outbreak is serious, the health of students must be given priority.

New crown pneumonia|Experts advocate that school ventilation requirements are in line with restaurants

▼The opening day of Cai Yantao Primary School in Tai Po Ren Chai Hospital on 9.1 last year▼

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Omicron｜26 more confirmed cases of Mozambique Tower, diners recruited for reworking of Tsuen Wan Sandoz Center

[19:30] The Centre for Health Protection announced that as of 0:00 on January 2, there have been nine confirmed and 17 asymptomatic infections. So far, there have been 12,693 confirmed cases in Hong Kong.

The new cases include 25 imported cases and one case that may be epidemiologically related to the imported case.

Twenty-four cases involve infections with mutant virus strains, and the test results of the remaining two mutant virus strains are yet to be determined.

The case involved seven men and 19 women, ranging in age from one to 61 years old.

Among the imported cases, nine people arrived in Hong Kong from the designated areas of enhanced monitoring group A (high risk), 16 people arrived in Hong Kong from the designated areas of group A (high risk); 12 people arrived in Hong Kong at the temporary sample collection center of Hong Kong International Airport "tested" The test result of "Pending Action" was positive, and 10 people tested positive during the quarantine period.

Cases 12674 and 12677 were close contacts of the imported cases 12576 and 12640, respectively. They tested positive at the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center and the hospital.

The remaining imported case (12676) was a local crew member, who developed symptoms on December 29 last year and consulted a private doctor on December 30. The test result was positive. The center has announced the details of the case yesterday (January 1). Cathay Pacific flight attendants returning to Hong Kong from work.

Among the above imported cases, case 12682 had stayed in Hong Kong during the incubation period and involved a 27-year-old female patient living in Block K, Kornhill, Quarry Bay.

She went to Finland on December 24th last year, and the test conducted on December 23rd before leaving Hong Kong came back negative.

She arrived in Hong Kong on December 31 on the flight KL819 from Finland via the Netherlands and Thailand. When she arrived in Hong Kong, the sample at the temporary sample collection center tested positive, involving N501Y and T478K mutant virus strains.

The places she has lived and visited in Hong Kong during the incubation period have been included in the mandatory testing announcement.

Case 12673 is an epidemiologically related case to the imported case. It involves a 50-year-old woman who belongs to the Wangyuelou group. She used to use the Wangyuelou in Festival Walk from about 12 noon to 2 pm on December 27. The meal was arranged to be quarantined at the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center on December 31. The test results of the samples collected on the same day were positive. That is, the patient living in Block 6 of Athens Residence in Maanshan was present at the same time when the diagnosis was confirmed. The seat is far away from the vacancy.

In addition, there is also a preliminary positive case related to Wangyuelou in Hong Kong, involving a 38-year-old woman. She is the wife of Case 12654 (scaffolder). She was the same as Case 12654 at about 2:30 pm on December 27. Go to Wangyue Tower for dinner at 4 o'clock.

She went to the community testing center for testing in accordance with the relevant mandatory testing announcement on December 29, and the result was negative.

She was identified as a close household contact on December 30 and was arranged to be quarantined at the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center.

She developed a sore throat on January 1. The test result of the sample taken today was initially positive, with a Ct value greater than 30, and the test result of the mutant virus strain is yet to be determined.

The female patient worked on the 15th floor of Sandoz Centre, 178-182 Texaco Road, Tsuen Wan, and the last work date was December 30.

She had been vaccinated with two doses of Fubital.

The places she has worked and visited during the incubation period will be included in the mandatory testing announcement.

According to the Department of Health, in the case of Mochizuki Tower, a total of about 340 close contacts and home contacts of close contacts have been arranged to go to the quarantine center for quarantine, including 22 restaurant staff and about 170 people visiting the restaurant at the same time. Diners who have a meal.

The center once again urges those who have dine in Wangyue Tower between 1 pm and 3 pm on December 27 to call the central hotline 2125 1111 or 2125 1122 as soon as possible so that the center can conduct epidemiological investigations and contact tracing work.

Since KLM operated a flight (KL819) from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, to Hong Kong on December 31, six passengers tested positive on arrival, while Cathay Pacific operated a flight from Manchester, England to Hong Kong on January 1 ( CX216) Three passengers tested positive on arrival in Hong Kong. The Department of Health then cited the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Regulation of Cross-Border Transportation and Arrivals) Regulations (Chapter 599H) to prohibit KLM’s passenger aircraft and Cathay Pacific-operated passenger planes will land in Hong Kong from Amsterdam and Manchester from January 2 to 15, 2022.

The government plans to refuse to be vaccinated for public catering and the number of first injections hit a new one-month high since the Lunar New Year

[19:00] The third round of "Travel in Hong Kong" activity of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, which originally started to register tomorrow (3rd), has also been postponed.

Yuan Zhenning, executive director of WTV, said that compared with the postponement of the event, the industry is more worried that the relaxation measures for local travel will be cancelled, but he believes that local travel can maintain the morale of employees and allow them to keep in touch with customers, and they can go to work immediately after customs clearance.

Huang Jiayi, chairman of the Hong Kong Tour Guides Federation, pointed out that there are not too many jobs related to local tourism. Many industries have switched careers, and they have also switched to selling tea for their livelihoods.

He hopes that China and Hong Kong will clear the customs as soon as possible, otherwise the tour guides will not return to the tourism industry after changing their careers. He called on the government to try to retain talents and suggested a new round of support, such as provision of temporary jobs. He looked forward to the recovery of the tourism industry. The best in this industry."

Reward your tour postponement｜The chairman of the General Trade Union of Tourist Guides has switched to selling tea, hoping to clear customs as soon as possible and become his own business

Vaccines｜Overview of vaccination locations, the third injection must be remembered one day before the new year, no injections and no meals

[16:00] The Omicron variant virus entered the community, and the latest 5 people in the Wangyuelou group have been infected.

As Hong Kong is facing the critical point of the fifth wave of outbreaks, the government urges the public to reduce social activities. The third round of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, which was originally registered tomorrow (3rd), has also been postponed. The latest arrangements will be announced later. Announced.

According to the HKTB, citizens can keep their receipts from December 10 last year and redeem for local tour groups when the event is relaunched.

Omicron｜The third round of "Reward for You" registration postponed, the HKTB: announce the reapplication date in due course

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The Department of Health changes the definition of "confirmed" and adds "asymptomatic infection" in line with the mainland

[15:00] Vaccine mobile vaccination vehicle will visit the badminton court outside Kangtai House, Changkang Village, Kwai Tsing today (2nd) and tomorrow. It mainly provides for the elderly or people with reduced mobility to vaccinate for Fubitai. A number of blue spots have been set up on site. Color tents, and doctors provide free consultation for citizens preparing for vaccination.

It was seen on the scene that many citizens came to line up, most of them were the elderly, and there was a queue for vaccination at one time.

Some citizens who were vaccinated against the new crown said that the government is now forcing citizens to vaccinate.

Omicron walked into the community to get an injection in a mobile vaccination vehicle: don’t get an injection and drink tea

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Customs clearance | 721,000 people apply for HKCO code account mobile support stations covering 18 MTR stations from tomorrow

[14:00] The

Office of the Chief Information Officer stated that as of noon today, 721,000 citizens have applied for registered accounts, and nearly 80% of them have activated their accounts.

As for the mobile support stations set up by the authorities to assist people in need to apply for the "Hong Kong Health Code", an additional 15 to 25 will be added from tomorrow (3rd), and the service points will cover all MTR stations in 18 districts of Hong Kong.

Omicron Wangyuelou | News: The number of newly diagnosed wives at the same site increased to 5

[13:39] According to the

news, another person from the Wangyuelou group was initially diagnosed.

The patient was a 34-year-old construction worker who was diagnosed earlier and lived with Wangyuelou. She was listed as a close contact and sent to the quarantine center. She was initially diagnosed today.

If she is finally diagnosed, it will be the fifth case in the Wangyuelou group.

Wangyue Tower | Air Purification "Dead Position" or Poisonous Yuan Guoyong: The fifth wave must have a chance to explode

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Yuan Guoyong, chair professor of the Department of Microbiology, University of Hong Kong, stated on today’s TV program that the air cleaner in the Wangyue Tower of Festival Walk is installed on the ceiling, preventing the air from flowing up and down in the store, resulting in short-distance air transmission. Ventilation requirements, day schools should apply to schools.

When asked whether the epidemic has entered the fifth wave, he bluntly said that there must be a chance of an outbreak, but if all efforts are made and frequent testing is done early, I believe that the infected person can be identified as soon as possible, and Hong Kong can continue to defend it.

He believes that as citizens become immune, the new crown virus may be just like a common flu virus in the future, but if it changes as fast as influenza A, it may need to be given a booster every year.

▼The third injection in November▼

Omicron｜Luo Zhiguang: Under the premise of epidemic prevention, the number of foreign domestic helpers coming to Hong Kong is being negotiated for the new quarantine hotel

[12:00] The

Secretary for Labor and Welfare, Luo Zhiguang, stated on his blog that the number of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong has gradually dropped from a peak of over 400,000 two years ago to only about 350,000 today. It has dropped by about 1,400 in November last year. people.

He pointed out that the decline in the number of foreign domestic helpers has affected the local labor market and many industries. If the situation persists, it may affect the ability of the overall economy to recover.

He pointed out that the authorities are continuing to work closely with hotels that are suitable and interested in becoming designated quarantine facilities for foreign domestic helpers, and hope that good news will be announced in the short term.

Omicron｜Expansion of the vaccine bubble or 1.20 announcement Chen Zhaoshi: Research on the fifth wave of home quarantine

[11:25] The

Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said today that vaccination is a top priority. It is again announced that the "vaccine bubble" will be extended to all listed locations before the Lunar New Year. There is no actual implementation date yet, but he revealed The details may be announced in the new round of social distancing measures on January 20, and will be further pushed to high-risk places such as schools, homes for the elderly and day centers for the elderly in the future.

Regarding the expansion of the "Wangyuelou" group, Chen Zhaoshi said that the number of people to be quarantined has increased, and outdoor recreation camps in Pat Heung and Sai Kung, and Lei Yue Mun are being used as quarantine facilities. They are still sufficient for the time being. However, once the fifth wave of epidemics breaks out, the quarantine facilities may be overloaded. , The authorities are discussing home quarantine arrangements and related supporting facilities.

Wangyuelou｜Chen Zhao Shiliu found short-distance airborne transmission in the store, checking credit card records to find diners at the same place

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"Wangyuelou" group has further expanded. The Director of the Food and Health Bureau, Chen Zhaoshi, said today that it has reached the "critical point" of transmission in the community. She revealed that the Center for Health Protection found that the first infected Cathay Pacific was infected. Sitting near the entrance of the restaurant, I believe it is possible that the diners passed by the table when they entered and exited. Although there is no face-to-face contact, the virus is transmitted through the short-distance air.

She also pointed out that the authorities are continuing to follow up on the Mochizuki Tower group. More than 40 environmental samples taken in the restaurant earlier were negative, and close contacts have been traced to the second and third floors, and relevant persons must also be admitted to the quarantine center. Today, he could not go home until the test was negative, and he reminded the premises in the mandatory inspection notice to repeat the test several times.

[10:55] The

Centre for Health Protection tested the closed area at Block 6, Ying Tao Heen, Phase 2 of Ying Wan Garden, Tung Chung yesterday, and announced that there were no confirmed cases this morning. The relevant law enforcement actions also ended at about 10:30 in the morning. The government inspected the area. A test report of about 135 persons under inspection was obtained. It was found that 22 persons had not undergone compulsory testing. Compulsory testing orders have been issued to them, and a total fine of 110,000 yuan is expected.

Closed area inspection｜Tung Chung Yingwan Park, Ma On Shan, Athens, 39 people failing to force inspection, a total of 190,000 fines

[10:25] The

Center for Health Protection conducted tests on the 6th block of Athens in Maanshan yesterday. It announced that there were no confirmed cases this morning. The relevant law enforcement actions were also completed at about 10:15 in the morning. The government inspected about 85 people under inspection. In the test report, it was found that 17 people had not undergone compulsory testing. A mandatory test order has been issued to them, and a total fine of 85,000 yuan is expected.

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Since 7 pm yesterday, the government has restricted persons in the designated "restricted area" in North Point, that is, the Nantian Building, 275 King's Road, North Point, to stay at their premises and undergo mandatory testing.

The government announced that the enforcement action will be completed at about 9.30 am this morning. A total of about 60 people under inspection have been inspected. It was found that one person had not undergone compulsory testing and a compulsory testing order had been issued to her.

▼Mobile sampling stations that provide services to the public in each district (as of January 2)▼

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Closed area detection | Tung Chung Yingwan Garden, North Point Nantian Building and Ma On Shan Athens have no confirmed diagnosis

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The Center for Health Protection yesterday conducted a closed area inspection on Nantian Building, No. 275 King's Road, North Point, Phase 2 Ying Tao Heen, Tung Chung Ying Wan Garden, and Block 6, Ma On Shan, Athens.

The Center for Protection announced this morning that there were no confirmed cases at the above three sites.

Mandatory Testing | 13 places on the list include Kwun Tong Plaza, apm Yada Supermarket and Kornhill Tower K

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The government gazetted this morning, stating that in response to two imported cases of initial positive tests that had stayed in Hong Kong during the incubation period, and one positive test case related to the Moon Tower in Festival Walk, 13 specified places were Included in the mandatory testing announcement.

The 13 designated places include Kwun Tong Plaza, Yata Supermarket on LG Floor of apm, Hongxing Chinese Restaurant on the 1st floor of Yuancheng Centre, 64 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kornhill Block K (Rooms 1-8) and multi-regional shops in Hong Kong Bus route.

The government strongly reminds the public to strictly abide by the mandatory testing requirements and complete the mandatory testing that must be performed multiple times on time. Even if the COVID-19 vaccine has been vaccinated, they must accept the above-mentioned mandatory testing.

▼Details of mandatory inspection announcement on January 1, 2022▼

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Omicron variant virus cases are raging around the world, and they have even flowed into local communities recently.

The Centre for Health Protection announced last night that a 28-year-old Cathay Pacific flight attendant took flight CX885 from the United States and arrived in Hong Kong on December 27. She developed symptoms on December 29 and consulted a private doctor on December 30. Her test results were submitted today. Initially positive, and confirmed to carry N501Y and T478K mutant virus strains.

After she arrived in Hong Kong, she lived in Nantian Building, King's Road, North Point. Since December 29, she moved to her friend's residence, namely Block 6, Ying Tao Heen, Phase II, Bayfront Park, Tung Chung.

Both buildings needed to be closed for compulsory inspection last night.

In addition, another related case has been added to Wangyue Tower in Festival Walk. The patient is a 50-year-old housewife who lives in Block 6, Athens, 600 Xisha Road, Ma'anshan. She developed cough and runny nose on December 30 and was arranged yesterday. I went to the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center for quarantine and subsequently tested positive. Therefore, Athens ranked sixth last night and the area was closed for forced inspection. That is, the government closed the area three times on New Year's Day.

It is reported that the female patient ate in a separate box that day, not in the lobby of the Wangyue Building, and may not have direct contact with the earlier patient.

It is reported that the location of the wing of the female diners is also quite far away from the vacant dining table. It should not be a short-distance airborne transmission, and it will not be infected by sharing the bathroom.

▼1.1 Inspection of the closed area of ​​Block 6 of Ying Tao Heen, Phase II of Tung Chung Ying Wan Garden▼

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▼1.1 Inspection of the closed area of ​​Nantian Building in North Point▼

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▼December 31, Tianshuiwei Junhongxuan 2 closed area inspection▼

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▼Long queues at the temporary inspection station in Festival Walk▼

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▼Infected Cathay Pacific pilot (#12649) visited many restaurants and bars in Central ▼

▼Mangyue Tower is temporarily closed for inspection by the Health Protection Center ▼

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Yesterday's overview:

Coronavirus disease.

1.1 | New Year's Day 3 closed areas to detect 4 people in Wangyue Tower infected with Omicron community spread

Omicron｜Inhabitants were first diagnosed with a variant virus involved in the enclosure test at Block 6, Ying Tao Heen, Ying Wan Garden, Tung Chung

Omicron｜A female ground worker who has visited a Thai food station in Bangkok after an illness is not worried: When the flu

Omicron｜Cathay Pacific flight attendants arrived in Hong Kong infected with the epidemic on the 5th, moved to North Point and moved to two residences in Tung Chung, enclosed for testing

Starting today, the third shot will be expanded to arrange site workers: sooner or later, we must hit, don’t hit our own bottom

New crown pneumonia | Yuan Guoyong: Revise the ventilation requirements of schools and other places to completely reform the tracking technology

Vaccine Bubble｜I hope the vaccination rate will reach 90% in April, Kong Fanyi advocates getting injections when entering markets and parks

Omicron｜Kong Fanyi: If more people are diagnosed, we must tighten the number of gatherings and stop large-scale events

Closed area inspection｜Tin Shui Wai Jun Hong Heen 2 completed compulsory inspection of 1122 people were inspected and no one was diagnosed

Omicron｜A 28-year-old flight attendant arrived in Hong Kong at the beginning of the 5th day and confirmed the enclosure of Block 6, Ying Tao Heen, Ying Wan Garden, Tung Chung. Omicron｜Environmental samples of Wangyuelou were all negative. The father and the site workers were infected with Omicron through customs. It is difficult to estimate whether Omicron will be cleared before the Chinese New Year | Diners who visit Little Bangkok in Causeway Bay because of a coughing female ground staff are not worried: When flu Omicron | Kong Fanyi: If more people are diagnosed, the number of gatherings will be tightened and the mandatory testing for large-scale events will be suspended. 77 Omicron patients on the list include Times Square Fortress and Sogo Department Store