The variant virus Omicron hit Hong Kong, and the restaurant "Wangyuelou" in Festival Walk became the first outbreak site.
The working group on ventilation volume or air purification equipment in catering premises held a meeting yesterday evening (4th) to review the ventilation volume and air purification equipment in Wangyue Building and make recommendations.
The chairperson of the group, Yuan Bailiang, stated that the guidelines issued last year stated that registered specialized ventilation contractors could increase the air exchange rate in restaurants. He believed that the guidelines had helped reduce the spread of the virus. He emphasized that the FEHD has repeatedly reminded the responsible persons of restaurants Turn on, operate and maintain air purification equipment at the right time.
▼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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The chairman of the working group Yuan Bailiang said that the group is very concerned about the outbreak of the Mochizuki Tower. At the meeting yesterday, it reviewed the ventilation volume and air purification equipment of the restaurant, the seat distribution of the confirmed cases, and the length of stay of the confirmed patients. , And put forward some observations and suggestions.
He continued that adequate and balanced ventilation in the indoor environment, or proper configuration of good and high-efficiency air purification equipment can reduce the risk of virus transmission. The guidelines issued by the working group last year stated that registered specialized ventilation contractors can improve restaurant replacement. Air condition to increase the hourly air exchange rate between the seats and individual compartments of dinning and catering premises.
The person in charge of the catering premises may consult his ventilation contractor for the balanced supply of fresh air.
Yuan Bailiang believes that the relevant guidelines have played a certain role in reducing the risk of virus transmission.
However, due to the rapid changes in the virus, the working group will closely monitor the development of the epidemic in Hong Kong and other places, and update the new instructions issued by 599F and the ventilation volume guidelines of restaurants in due course. It is recommended to update the guidelines.
The FEHD has continued to inspect the licensed catering premises and take appropriate follow-up work. It has also written to the person in charge of the premises and reminded them again to follow the instructions issued by the 599F during the inspection and follow the manufacturer’s instructions during the opening hours of the premises. Open, operate, maintain and repair related air purification equipment.
▼Festival City ``Bird Ten'' is internally connected to the same group ``Wangyue Tower'' ▼
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The working group also urged the licensees/persons in charge of the premises, different sectors and the public to continue to implement epidemic prevention measures.
In addition to ensuring adequate hourly air changes, the person in charge of dine-in and catering premises should also pay attention to the fact that the fresh air supply can be evenly distributed between the seats and individual compartments in different locations of the premises.
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