The Department of Health announced today (11) that there were five preliminary confirmed cases, including a 51-year-old woman who worked as a security guard at the Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre.
She lives alone in Block 3, Po Tin Estate, Tuen Mun, and is constantly tested on weekdays.
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, pointed out that the person was wearing protective clothing at work.
At present, there are many cases in Tuen Mun. It is suspected that there is a hidden transmission chain in Tuen Mun, involving community transmission. We appeal to the public not to despise "you are uncomfortable".
The government has added 5 more mobile sampling stations in Tuen Mun, and at least 8 community centres will be set up for public testing.
The Centre for Health Protection announced today (11th) 5 preliminary confirmed cases, including a 51-year-old woman who works as a security guard at Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre and lives alone in Block 3, Po Tin Estate, Tuen Mun. Nearby Baotian Village and Jiansheng Village.
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Zhang Zhujun: Female security guards wear adequate protective clothing during work
Zhang Zhujun said that the woman would take the shuttle bus and then transfer to the subway when she went to work. She wore adequate protective clothing during work, and was constantly tested during the period.
The working hours are from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. They are mainly responsible for helping to distribute supplies, and sometimes help with luggage to quarantine people.
Quarantine is required for those who have eaten in the container warehouse and who have shared meals with her
Occasionally eat in the warehouse.
All who dined with her were subject to compulsory quarantine.
Her test result on January 8 was negative, and she started to have a sore throat yesterday (10th). The test result was initially positive, with a CT value of 25 and 26.
Zhang Zhujun added that the source of the woman's infection is unknown for the time being, but since she works in a quarantine center, it cannot be ruled out that she was infected during her work. However, due to the occurrence in Tuen Mun District or due to community transmission, a genetic sequencing investigation will be conducted.
Block 3 of Po Tin Village, Tuen Mun, today there is a preliminary confirmed person working in Penny's Bay.
Women who have changed their name should wear adequate protective clothing and do regular testing during work.
Zhang Zhujun suspects that there is hidden transmission in Tuen Mun.
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Zhang Zhujun: Suspected of hidden transmission in Tuen Mun
Zhang Zhujun said that in view of the fact that many confirmed cases are located in Tuen Mun District, it is suspected that there is hidden transmission in Tuen Mun, and some cases were discovered relatively late and may have spread in the community.
There are many cases without injections, and we appeal not to underestimate "you are not feeling well". If you have cold symptoms, you must get tested as soon as possible.
It also urges doctors to get tested when they encounter people with cold symptoms.
Zhang Zhujun continued, the government has arranged testing centers, mobile testing centers, etc. to be open to people working and living in Tuen Mun. There will be at least 8 centers open to the public for testing: The Zhaolin Community Center in Tuen Mun will be opened this afternoon. From 2:00 a.m., it will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for 7 consecutive days; the playgrounds of Anding and Youai Community Centers will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from tomorrow; open.
In addition, starting tomorrow, for 3 consecutive days, 5 more mobile sampling stations will be added in Tuen Mun, which will operate from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, located at Yau Oi Sports Centre, Yau Oi Football Stadium, San Wo Li Playground and Butterfly Bay Community Centre. , and Daxing Community Hall.
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