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2022-01-06T02:19:29.335Z


A 42-year-old male surveyor living in Tuen Mun, a suspected case of unknown origin in Hong Kong, was confirmed yesterday (5th) as a confirmed case related to the family of a confirmed flight attendant. And the "Victoria Park Dance Group" triggered by the flight attendant and her family


A 42-year-old male surveyor living in Tuen Mun, a suspected case of unknown origin in Hong Kong, was confirmed yesterday (5th) as a confirmed case related to the family of a confirmed flight attendant.

The "Victoria Park Dance Group" triggered by the flight attendant and his family members may have caused 10 people to be diagnosed.


The Omicron variant strain of the new crown virus has entered the local community, which may cause the fifth wave of epidemics.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced the tightening of anti-epidemic measures, including a two-week ban on evening meals in restaurants starting from Friday (January 7).

In addition, it was previously announced that the scope of the "vaccine bubble" will be expanded on February 24 to enter 18 types of premises such as restaurants, and citizens must receive at least one dose of vaccine.


How serious is the Omicron epidemic in Hong Kong?

How is the situation of citizens vaccinated?

Can the stock of vaccines cope with the new wave of epidemics?

How about the latest social distancing measures and dine-in restrictions?

Who are exempt?

The following series of charts are answered one by one.


1. The latest confirmed number

By the beginning of 2022, the total number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong has exceeded 12,000, and many cases of Omicron variant virus have been recorded. Since the end of 2021, community cases related to imported cases have appeared again, as well as local cases.

As of the morning of January 6, the number of people in the Wangyue Tower and Omicron variant virus group in Festival Walk, which was detonated by the crew in violation of quarantine restrictions, has increased to 8 people.

The "Victoria Park Dance Group" triggered by the returning flight attendant's family members temporarily has 10 patients.

2. Latest vaccination status

Hong Kong has launched a new crown vaccination program in early 2021. By early 2022, more than 4.9 million people have received the first dose (72.9% of the total population), more than 4.6 million people have received the second dose (69.4%), and more than 420,000 The person has been vaccinated with the third shot.

As for whether the vaccine stock is sufficient to meet the demand for vaccination caused by the expansion of the "vaccine bubble", the records show that the Hong Kong government has purchased a total of 8.5 million doses of Fubitai vaccine and 7.5 million doses of Kexing vaccine; it is estimated that as of the beginning of January, Hong Kong has a maximum of 227 Ten thousand doses of Fubitai vaccine and 3.76 million doses of Kexing vaccine.

3. Vaccination is required when entering restaurants after the Lunar New Year

The government announced that it will tighten a series of measures to prevent the Omicron variant virus, and plans to expand the scope of vaccine bubbles to premises regulated by Chapter 599F after the Lunar New Year, including 18 types of premises such as restaurants and fitness centers, to enter the public At least one dose of vaccine is required.

4. Customs clearance arrangements drive peace of mind travel downloads

In order to cooperate with the Mainland customs clearance arrangement, the "Gangkang Code" will accept applications from December 10.

Applying for a health code requires uploading of past travel records, which has increased the number of downloads of "Travel with Peace". According to an announcement by the authorities, it has exceeded 7 million by late December.

Source: hk1

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