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Coronavirus disease. Live | Infection cases enter the closed area of ​​Galway Building in Causeway Bay, the downtown area for testing

2022-01-04T14:37:06.499Z


Omicron is coming fiercely, and the total number of people in the Wangyue Tower group in Festival Walk, which was detonated by the illegal Cathay Pacific Airways, has increased to 6 people. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced today (4th) that the vaccine bubble will be expanded on February 24, except for coverage


Omicron is coming fiercely, and the total number of people in the Wangyue Tower group in Festival Walk, which was detonated by the illegal Cathay Pacific Airways, has increased to 6 people.

The Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced today (4th) that the vaccine bubble will be expanded on February 24 to cover not only listed premises such as restaurants, but also cultural and recreational facilities such as schools and libraries.

Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that there are no plans to tighten social distancing measures and suspension of classes. At this stage, there is no plan to expand the vaccine bubble to private workplaces and shopping malls. However, she emphasized that in response to the epidemic, it cannot be ruled out that any measures will be implemented in the future.


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[22:26] Following the inspection of the closed area of ​​Block 2 of Tsui Ning Garden, Tuen Mun, the closed area was raided tonight, and the police and inspectors raided the area at No. 16-22 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay at about 10 pm The Wailou area has been closed for testing, and the Department of Health has not announced the cases involved.

[21:23] The Food and Health Bureau announced that the social distancing measures, which will expire at midnight tomorrow night, will be maintained for two more weeks until the 19th of this month. The plan to expand the "vaccine bubble" will be implemented on February 24th. Allow sufficient time for preparations, including orderly vaccinations for citizens.

The government will implement a series of measures to expand the requirements of the "vaccine bubble" to include all food and beverage premises regulated by Chapter 599F and listed premises (ie bars or pubs, bathrooms, party rooms, nightclubs or nightclubs, karaoke Venues, Mahjong Tianjiu entertainment venues and cruise ships, as well as all catering venues that provide dine-in, game console centers, fitness centers, playgrounds, public entertainment venues, beauty salons and massage parlors, meeting venues, sports venues, swimming pools, hotels/ Hotels and event venues); the "vaccine bubble" will also cover schools and some government cultural and recreational facilities, such as public libraries.

According to the current plan, when the "vaccine bubble" is extended to food and beverage premises and listed premises regulated by Chapter 599F on February 24, as well as other cultural and recreational facilities, employees must have received at least one dose of the new crown vaccine, and within eight weeks After that, two doses of the new crown vaccine must be completed; and when entering the premises that implement the vaccination requirements for the customer or user, the customer or user must have at least one dose of the new crown vaccine.

There are only two situations that do not need to meet the vaccination requirements: (1) ineligible for vaccination due to age; or (2) people who are not suitable for vaccination due to health reasons and hold relevant medical certificates.

Employees who have been certified by their doctors to be unsuitable for vaccination must undergo the specified regular virus tests.

Omicron|39 new cases were first diagnosed and about 50 Cathay Pacific flight attendants were recruited

[20:30] The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today that there were 39 new positive test cases, 13 confirmed and 26 asymptomatic infections respectively. So far, the total number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong is 12,690.

The new cases include 36 imported cases and three cases that are epidemiologically related to the imported cases.

Thirty-four cases involved infections with mutant virus strains, and the test results of the remaining five mutant virus strains are yet to be determined.

The case involved 16 men and 23 women, ranging in age from 13 to 66 years old.

Among the imported cases, eight people arrived in Hong Kong from the designated areas in the enhanced monitoring group A (high risk), 27 people arrived in Hong Kong from the designated areas in the group A (high risk), and one person arrived in Hong Kong from the designated areas in the group B (medium risk); 32 Upon arrival in Hong Kong, the "test pending" test result at the temporary sample collection center at the Hong Kong International Airport was positive, and four people tested positive during the quarantine period.

The three cases that are epidemiologically related to the imported case are 12746, 12747 and 12754.

Case 12747 is a case involving Wangyuelou. The 66-year-old female patient went to Wangyuelou for dinner at about 12:30 to 1:30 pm on December 27, and was arranged to go to the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center for quarantine on December 31. Later, the test result was positive.

Cases 12746 and 12754 are family members who lived with case 12676 (a flight attendant from the United States returning to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific) who had not travelled abroad recently.

Case 12746 involved a 35-year-old male patient, and Case 12754 involved a 62-year-old female patient. She was asymptomatic and was defined as a close contact on January 1 and was arranged to be quarantined at the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center, January 2 The sample taken tested positive.

The patient was not vaccinated against the new crown vaccine.

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Omicron|Infectious Surveyor, North Point Lee Man Center, working residence, Cuining Garden, closed area inspection

[19:05] A 42-year-old resident living in Block 2 of Tsui Ning Garden, Tuen Mun, was initially diagnosed with an unknown source of infection.

The government announced the use of the "Prevention and Control of Diseases (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulations" (Chapter 599J), restricting Block 2 of Tsui Ning Garden in Tuen Mun as designated "restricted areas" from 7 pm onwards, and persons subject to inspection must Stay at their premises and accept mandatory testing.

The subject must wait at his premises until all identified persons in the "restricted area" have completed the test, and the relevant test results have been roughly confirmed before leaving the premises.

The government's goal is to complete this operation at about 6:30 am tomorrow (5th).

The government will set up temporary sampling stations in the "restricted areas" and require people under inspection to be tested before midnight tomorrow morning.

Omicron|Tuen Mun Leung Lee Sau Yu Kindergarten has a parent initially diagnosed with suspension of classes for three days

[19:05] Omicron virus has flowed into the community. Today, a newly confirmed case of unknown local origin was newly confirmed in Hong Kong, which is expected to carry a variant strain of Omicron.

The Shunde Friendship Association Tuen Mun Liang Li Xiuyu Kindergarten announced today on the school website that it was notified at 3:30 pm that the parents of the lower class students in the morning were initially diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia. The Department of Health recommended that classes be suspended for three days, and the students and staff should go to the testing center for testing .

The school stated that the school will step up disinfection again and the resumption day is to be determined.

In addition, homework arrangements will be postponed, and parents do not need to go to school to pick them up.

A 42-year-old male surveyor at Tsui Ning Garden, Tuen Mun, initially diagnosed with unknown source, great chance of involvement in Omicron

[17:32] The Centre for Health Protection received a local initial positive case of unknown origin this afternoon. The patient is a 42-year-old male surveyor who lives in Tsui Ning Garden, Tuen Mun with his wife and daughter, and works in North Point. A city or Wangyue Tower.

The patient developed fever and headache on January 2 and consulted a private doctor. On January 3, he was tested on a sample of deep throat saliva. It was confirmed as a preliminary positive case this afternoon.

In addition to returning to work, the patient has transported his daughter and visited some restaurants. The infection has not been confirmed yet, and the relevant close contacts are being traced.

Omicron|Yuan Guoyong explained the spread of Mochizuki Tower due to strong wind but uneven ventilation

[17:22] The Center for Health Protection pointed out that there was another preliminary positive case today. It was a close contact. A 13-year-old girl living in Athens, Ma’anshan, was sent to the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center on 31. The mother’s sample on the same day was confirmed on January 1. Upon admission, all diners and employees have been contacted, and six people at two tables have been contacted. They will go to the quarantine center as soon as possible. Most of them are negative.

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[17:03] According to the news, a case of unknown origin recurred in Hong Kong. The patient did not receive an injection. He developed fever and headache symptoms on January 2 and was tested on January 3. It was confirmed as a preliminary positive case today.

The Guanyong Vaccination Center is full of citizens to get the same-day funds and touch the nails: I am afraid that the same children will go out to eat in the street after the delay

[14:41] The Guanyong Gymnasium, which provides Kexing vaccination, opened at 10 o’clock this morning. The reporters arrived at the site and found that there were a lot of people waiting in line outside the door early in the morning, and many people started from 7 o’clock this morning. There are a lot of people waiting to get the same day chips.

Not long after the center opened, the staff stated that all the "same-day funds" had been distributed, and many citizens continued to "touch the nails". Among them, some elderly citizens helplessly stated that they did not know how to make appointments online and were worried about not getting the injections in the future. Unable to eat out with family.

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Omicron|Lin Zhexuan and 9 medical organizations jointly signed an urgent call for injections: the fifth wave is on the horizon

[14:10] The variant virus Omicron has flowed into the community, and a total of 6 diners at Wangyue Tower in Festival Walk have been infected.

Lin Zhexuan, a member of the Legislative Council in the medical and health sector, and 9 medical organizations issued a joint statement today (4th), urging citizens to get vaccinated, saying that because Omicron has entered the local community, it is now a critical period to prevent the fifth wave of the outbreak.

Vaccine Bubble | Liang Zichao: It is unrealistic to get an injection to block Omicron Yuan Guoyong: One shot is good

[13:49] Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced this morning (4th) that the "vaccine bubble" will be expanded on February 24 to cover not only listed places such as restaurants, but also cultural and recreational facilities such as schools and libraries.

Respiratory specialist Liang Zichao believes that if the government hopes to block the mutant Omicron virus with a "vaccine bubble", it is "unrealistic". After many Western countries have implemented relevant policies, the virus is still erupting in the community. He believes that the most effective way is to prevent imported cases. , Worried that if the number of confirmed cases continues to rise exponentially, the epidemic will be completely out of control.

Vaccine bubble|Expanded to restaurants and other places on 2.24

[13:16] The Omicron epidemic is raging. The government previously announced plans to expand the scope of the vaccine bubble. People who visit restaurants and listed premises must receive at least one shot before entering.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced this morning (4th) that measures will be implemented on February 24. In addition to the listed premises, it will also include schools and LCSD facilities such as libraries and museums. The specific scope will be discussed and determined.

The scope of application of the comprehensive vaccine bubble of "Hong Kong 01" has been expanded.

New Crown Vaccine | No injections, no dine-in appointments at the end of next month, the number of appointments for vaccination surges

[12:35] Starting from February 24, the government notice will extend the "vaccine bubble" to all restaurants, premises subject to epidemic prevention regulations, and venues reserved by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, etc. Many vaccination centers have recently reappeared. Long human dragon.

Leung Kwok Ling, the Chief Operating Officer of Town Health International Medical Group, stated on a radio program today (4th) that the vaccination center at Xiao Kwong Street Gymnasium in Kwun Tong, which is responsible for the operation of the group, has also been crowded recently and the number of appointments has been overwhelming. Raising places on the same day has become quite difficult, and the public is urged to make an appointment first to avoid touching the door.

Customs clearance | Zheng Lam: Cathay Pacific has been reprimanded by the Omicron case affecting customs clearance, which takes a long time to wait

[11:23] The customs clearance between Hong Kong and the Mainland is far away.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said today (4th) that there are currently 102 Omicron cases in Hong Kong, 97 of which are imported. There are currently no cases of unknown origin, but many patients have no symptoms, making it more difficult for the government to cope with it, and it is necessary to strengthen testing to cut off transmission. .

She admitted that the case affected the progress of discussing customs clearance with the Mainland, and believes that it will take a while to resume personnel exchanges.

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Wangyuelou|6 Diners have not been found to worry about the outbreak in the community Xiao Jieheng advocates encrypted testing and shortens the quarantine period

[11:13] The Omicron group of the restaurant "Wangyuelou" in Festival Walk is getting bigger and bigger. Associate Professor Xiao Jieheng of the Department of Medical Technology and Informatics of the Polytechnic University said today (4th) that there are still 6 "Wangyuelou" diners who have not been tracked However, there is concern that cases of unknown origin will occur in the next few days, leading to a large-scale outbreak in the community.

Omicron reproduces at a speed of Delta 70 times faster, which greatly shortens the incubation period. It is recommended that the authorities conduct encrypted testing, or even a daily inspection.

▼Wangyue Building was suspended last year on 12.30. Staff from the Health Protection Center attended the scene to take samples▼


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[10:15] The Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, announced today that it will expand the vaccine bubble on February 24 to cover not only listed premises such as restaurants, but also cultural and recreational facilities such as schools and libraries.

Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that there are no plans to tighten social distancing measures and suspension of classes. At this stage, there is no plan to expand the vaccine bubble to private workplaces and shopping malls. However, she emphasized that in response to the epidemic, it cannot be ruled out that any measures will be implemented in the future.

She also pointed out that there were still 6 diners in Mochizuki Tower who could not be contacted.

Omicron suspension of classes|The principal hopes to announce 7 days in advance to let school parents prepare to establish an early warning mechanism

[10:01] After the Omicron epidemic broke out in the restaurant "Wangyuelou" in Festival Walk, the fifth wave of the epidemic is looming. It is reported that the government is discussing the suspension of classes with the academic community. The honorary chairman of the Association of Aided Primary School Principals Zhang Yongbang said today (4th), Schools have "two-handed preparation" for this, but the change of school mode also requires a transfer period. I hope that if the Education Bureau decides to close all primary schools in Hong Kong, it can be announced a week in advance so that schools and parents can be prepared.

The catering industry revealed that the government researched restaurant health codes for leaks, diners and restaurants will be punished: the night market must be stopped

[09:40] Omicron has flowed into the community, and the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has become severe. The government has announced that the "vaccine bubble" will be extended to all restaurants and other premises subject to the epidemic prevention regulations.

The Chairman of the Hong Kong Catering Management Association, Leung Chun Wah, said today (4th) that he has reported to the government that the peak season of the Lunar New Year from the end of the month to the beginning of next month is the peak of the industry's business throughout the year. It is hoped that the vaccine bubble will be implemented after the Lunar New Year. Make some concessions.

He emphasized that restaurants have followed the government's anti-epidemic regulations, and fulfilled requirements for "traveling with peace of mind," injections, and ventilation rates.

▼Details of mandatory inspection announcement on January 4▼


▼Detection of the second closed area of ​​Hengfeng Garden on January 3▼


Compulsory testing|21 places on the list include Sha Tin Beijing Tower, Cave Izakaya and 8 Junjing Garden

[04:39] There were 29 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong yesterday (3rd). The Food and Health Bureau announced a mandatory test announcement in the early morning of today (4th) in response to an initial positive test imported case that had stayed in Hong Kong during the incubation period and In the two cases that may be epidemiologically related to the imported case, 21 specified places were included in the mandatory testing announcement.


The cases involved included a 28-year-old female patient who arrived in Hong Kong from Canada, a 66-year-old female eater in Wangyuelou, and a 35-year-old male patient.


Places on the list include the Beijing Tower of New Town Plaza, Block 8, Junjing Garden, Sha Tin, Leung Chuan Ju Building of the University of Hong Kong, and Yoshinoya on the basement of Kyoto Plaza in Causeway Bay.

▼The whereabouts of the 66-year-old woman who was diagnosed in the Mochizuki Tower group during the incubation period▼


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▼The whereabouts of a 35-year-old male patient with a Cathay Pacific flight attendant ▼


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▼Festival City ``Bird Ten'' is internally connected to the same group ``Wangyue Tower'' ▼


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▼1.2 The mobile vaccination vehicle visits Changkang Village, Kwai Tsing ▼


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▼Location of community vaccination center (from January 1, 2022)▼


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Yesterday's overview: new coronary pneumonia.

1.3|Cathay Pacific flight attendants increase to 6 people in Wangyuelou group

Vaccine Bubble|Chen Zhaoshi: Hope to expand the bubble not only requires a shot, it will gradually adjust and tighten

Omicron|About 40 preliminarily confirmed cases of exemption from quarantine Cathay Pacific flight attendants’ families recruited restaurants in multiple districts

One more diners at Wangyuelou have been diagnosed at the first time. A 66-year-old woman who has been infected with the disease has visited many restaurants in Sha Tin, Tai Wai

Omicron|The enclosure inspection of Block 2, Hengfeng Garden, the residence of the 66-year-old female diners of Wangyuelou, Zhongzhao

Mochizuki Tower | About 30 diners have not been found Xu Shuchang appeals to take the initiative to help reorganize the way of communication

Mochizuki Tower | 22 employee isolation camp was tired of Cathay Pacific during the Chinese New Year: I made a mistake and wanted to enter Penny's Bay

The floor plan of Mochizuki Tower was exposed and shared toilets with Japanese restaurant Torito

The quarantine arrangements for Mochizuki Tower and the Japanese restaurant are very different

Wangyue Tower | The location where 5 confirmed cases are sitting exposes a picture that outlines the potential transmission of the epidemic

Mochizuki Tower is signed by a registered contractor to install air purification equipment. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department refuses to disclose its identity

Liang Zhuowei said that the authorities should make preparations to tighten social restrictions if Mochizuki Tower is now the third-generation transmission

Omicron|The Hong Kong government will announce details of vaccine bubbles on Tuesday as soon as possible

Vaccine Bubble | 18,000 people get the first dose of vaccine in the past 4 months, the cumulative number of doses exceeds 10 million

Omicron|20 Filipino domestic helpers diagnosed accounted for 70% of the cases, and Courtyard by Marriott Shatin tested positive during quarantine period

It is reported that the government will announce a complete closure of customs and ban food at night. The government solemnly clarifies and condemns spreading rumors

▼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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▼12.31 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 ▼


Omicron|20 Filipino domestic helpers accounted for 70% of the current cases. The Courtyard by Marriott Shatin tested positive during the quarantine period. Omicron|The 66-year-old female diners of Wangyuelou, Zhongzhao Residence, Hengfeng Garden Block 2, enclosed and tested. Omicron|About 40 initial confirmed cases were exempt from quarantine Cathay Pacific The flight attendants’ family members recruited multi-district restaurant Omicron|The fastest 1.20 restaurant dine-in requires an injection of the restaurant: constantly receiving enquiries to cancel the reservation Omicron|The Ventilation Working Group of the Infected Restaurant in the Mogul House, Festival Walk will review the guidelines Omicron|26 additional confirmed cases of Mochizuki Tower, diners recruited for reworking of Tsuen Wan Sandoz Center

Source: hk1

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