The variant virus strain Omicron entered the community. There were 33 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (6th), of which 28 were imported cases, and the remaining 5 were related to earlier confirmed cases.
More than 30 cases were initially diagnosed.
The newly confirmed cases include an Indian domestic helper who belongs to the Victoria Wai dancing group of Cathay Pacific flight attendant mother (#12754) and has participated in church gatherings involving nearly 100 people, and another Indian domestic helper who lives in the Old Market Meixin Building in Tai Po in the same scene. Initially diagnosed, the two had a hug during the period.
Local domestic helpers have successively contracted epidemics. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said that the situation is worrying, and the worries may have spread to employers or other friends. The church is now conducting investigations. The next one to two weeks will be critical.
As for the need to implement the "foot-free order" for foreign domestic helpers, she said that she believes the government will consider it according to the circumstances.
Local domestic helpers have successively contracted epidemics. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said the situation is worrying.
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Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the current situation is worrisome. Since many confirmed cases of foreign domestic helpers seem to be related to the earlier confirmed cases, the authorities are reviewing the mode of transmission, including whether they went to the same church, restaurant or dancing, and does not rule out that there will be more in the future. Related cases.
She also mentioned that she is following the investigation of the church where the foreign domestic helper has been diagnosed, and the worry may have spread to the employer or other friends. Therefore, the authorities are actively following up.
When asked whether to conduct large-scale testing of foreign domestic helpers or implement a "foot-free order" for foreign domestic helpers, she mentioned that the situation of foreign domestic helpers is "comparatively (worry)." If more foreign domestic helpers are diagnosed one after another, the authorities will not rule out She also believes that the government will stop all measures according to the situation.
She also pointed out that the next one to two weeks is very critical.
Regarding the tracking of the diners of the small kitchen at Tin Hau Lu Tianyuan Restaurant, Zhang Zhujun pointed out that it is difficult to track the remaining 10 diners who have not yet successfully contacted. Although some diners use Octopus, they are not personal Octopus. Even if the contact method is successfully obtained, only some The diners’ mobile phones could not be connected, so they urged the diners who had visited to contact the Center for Health Protection after completing the test.
In addition, the newly confirmed cases today involved elderly people living on Hong Kong Island. When asked if they would worry about causing an outbreak among the elderly, she pointed out that many cases had morning walks, gathering activities or dinner parties, because many confirmed cases The vaccinations have not been given beforehand, so it is recommended that the elderly get the injections as soon as possible.
As for the need to tighten the "mask order" for outdoor sports, she pointed out that wearing a mask is an important protection measure, especially if you are indoors. If you are outdoors and at a certain distance, the risk is lower. I believe the Hong Kong government will consider it according to the situation. .
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The "Victoria Park Dance Group" triggered by Cathay Pacific flight attendants increased to 10 people including the flight attendants.
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