The fifth wave of the epidemic broke out in Hong Kong, and the group of mothers of Cathay Pacific flight attendants continued to expand, with at least five generations of transmission. So far (on the 9th), there have been two cases of unknown local origin, including a part-time salesperson at SOGO Department Store in Causeway Bay who was initially diagnosed today.
Zeng Qiyin, co-chairman of the Advisory Committee on Infectious Diseases of the Medical Association, said that the next one to two days will be critical. If two cases of unknown origin cannot be found, and there are new infections of unknown origin, the government needs to decide to suspend classes and keep employees at home Work.
He believes that in classroom arrangements, at least parents should be allowed to choose between online classes or physical classes.
Zhang Yongbang, honorary chairman of the Association of Principals of Aided Primary Schools, believes that the implementation of the two programs will be difficult, and it will be easier to deal with one-to-one or online classes.
He also reiterated that whether to suspend classes should be judged by experts and the government, hoping to clarify the criteria for class suspension as soon as possible. If classes are to be suspended, three to five days should be set aside for schools to prepare.
The fifth wave of the epidemic broke out, and whether or not to suspend classes has become the focus of the day.
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Leung Cheuk-wai pointed out this morning that it is necessary to consider taking early annual leave for cases of unknown origin
The group of flight attendants in North Point continues to expand. So far, there are two cases of unknown local origin, including a supermarket tally clerk who was diagnosed earlier. The genetic sequence of the virus is the same as that of Cathay Pacific flight attendants, but no connection to the infection has been found; the other case is in Causeway Bay, which was initially confirmed today. Former part-time sales clerk of SOGO Department Store, unknown source of infection.
Currently, students from at least four schools have tested positive, including Shunde Fraternity Association Tuen Mun Leung Lee Sau Yu Kindergarten, Hong Kong Ling Liang Tong Kindergarten in Causeway Bay, Tsing Yi Chamber of Commerce Tseung Kwan O Kindergarten, and Tai Po South Asian Lutheran Association Mu Yan Secondary School.
Leung Cheuk-wai, a government expert advisor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, said this morning that once there are cases of unknown origin, it is necessary to consider whether to adopt more social distancing measures, including the early release of the Lunar New Year holiday in schools and the implementation of larger-scale work-from-home arrangements.
Zeng Qiyin pointed out that the recovery period of Omicron is generally three days, and the next two or three days will be the key to the decision to suspend classes.
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Zeng Qiyin: Suspension of classes and work-from-home arrangements are "necessities"
Zeng Qiyin, co-chairman of the Advisory Committee on Infectious Diseases of the Medical Association, said that the fifth wave of the epidemic is imminent. So far, there are two cases of unknown local origin. Omicron has a high transmission rate and a short incubation period. chain.
He pointed out that in order to stop the spread of the epidemic, suspending classes and working from home is a "must do", "If you agree to tighten restaurants and close the listed premises, it is to reduce mass gatherings, including workplaces or schools.
Zeng Qiyin pointed out that the incubation period for Omicron is usually three days, so the next two or three days are the key. If new cases with unknown origin are added during this period, and the existing cases cannot be traced to the source of infection, the government must
decide
School closures and working from home.
He suggested that schools should at least allow parents to choose between online or physical classes, and students who do not need to take exams or exams can also suspend face-to-face teaching.
Zhang Yongbang, honorary chairman of the Principals Association of Aided Primary Schools, said that the plan to synchronize online and physical classes is not feasible, describing it as "world chaos".
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Association of Principals of Aided Primary Schools: Hope to clarify the criteria for class suspension as soon as possible
Zhang Yongbang, honorary chairman of the Principals Association of Aided Primary Schools, said that the plan of synchronizing online and physical classes is not feasible, describing it as "world chaos", because the two teaching modes and methods are different, "the power points used by teachers are different, and the two How to interact with students in the classroom?” He continued, if only students who need to take exams are arranged to return to the school, some parents may question the lack of rationale, and it is difficult for the school to explain and implement.
He reiterated that whether to suspend classes should be left to the judgment of experts and the government, hoping to clarify the criteria for class suspension as soon as possible.
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