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Latest Epidemic|A Pet Shop Salesperson's Initially Diagnosed Residence, 2-4 Tung Shing Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

2022-01-16T11:11:45.193Z


There are 11 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (16th), and there are less than 10 preliminary confirmed cases, one of which is temporarily unknown. The case involved a saleswoman at Little Boss pet shop in Jardine's Street, Causeway Bay. She lived in


There are 11 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (16th), and there are less than 10 preliminary confirmed cases, one of which is temporarily unknown.

The case involved a saleswoman at Little Boss pet shop in Jardine's Street, Causeway Bay. She lives at 4 Tung Shing Road, Aberdeen.

Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that the patient reported suspected infection of the mutant virus Delta, which may not be related to Omicron, which means that there may be a second source of transmission in Hong Kong.


[19:03] The saleswoman of the Little Boss pet shop in Causeway Bay was diagnosed for the first time, and the source of the suspected Delta infection is unknown.

From 7 o'clock tonight, the government has designated 2-4 Tung Shing Road, Aberdeen, where she lives (excluding shops on the ground floor) as a designated "restricted area", and people in the building must stay on her premises and undergo compulsory testing.

Persons to be tested are required to wait at their premises until all identified persons in the "restricted area" have completed their tests and the relevant test results have been roughly confirmed, before leaving their premises.

The government aims to complete the operation by about 6.30am tomorrow (17th).

The government will set up temporary sampling stations in "restricted areas" and require people to be tested by 10 o'clock tonight.

Causeway Bay Little Boss employees infected with the Delta variant, unknown source, suspected community, unknown transmission chain

[16:55] The pet shop Little Boss was initially diagnosed with less than 10 close contacts of the female salesperson. The female patient has been vaccinated with two doses of Kexing vaccine. Although she went to Haidilao for dinner in Yau Ma Tei, there has been no outbreak yet. Diners do not need to be quarantined.

[16:50] The pet shop Little Boss was diagnosed with a female salesperson for the first time. She usually buys takeaways and eats in the store, not for pets. Her main job is to clean the animal cages, add water and food for rabbits and hamsters, and also hold pets. guest.

Zhang Zhujun pointed out that he is investigating whether there are other transmission chains in Hong Kong. Since this case may be a DELTA, he is worried about whether there are other cases that have not been found, and he is trying his best to follow up.

[16:41] There are less than 10 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong today, one of which is temporarily unknown.

The case involved a saleswoman at Little Boss pet shop in Jardine's Street, Causeway Bay. She lives at 4 Tung Shing Road, Aberdeen.

Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that the patient reported suspected infection of the mutant virus Delta, which may not be related to Omicron, which means that there may be a second source of transmission in Hong Kong.

▼1.15 Enclosure inspection of Dongmanlou, Dakengdong Village▼


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Quarantine Hotel Seaview Silka Hotel Explosion Spreads Two Floors, Four People Are Diagnosed, Pakistani Woman Has Entered the Community

[16:38] A 43-year-old woman from Pakistan who came to Hong Kong was diagnosed. She and her family came to Hong Kong on EK609 and EK384 via Dubai on December 20, and were quarantined at the Silka Seaview Hotel in Yau Ma Tei. They returned home on the morning of January 10. I live in Dongmanlou, Dakengdong Village, and I never leave home, except on the 14th to get tested.

The CHP has checked the records and found that the person living in the isolation room of the Silka Seaview Hotel in Hong Kong was also diagnosed, involving a 71-year-old Nepalese man (#12891). I just found out, and then I checked the same hotel and found that there are 2 rooms on another floor with related cases (#12893) and (#12895). The gene analysis of the three people is very similar. The Engineering Department is conducting on-site investigations to find out whether there is transmission.

A 43-year-old Pakistani (#13045) housewife tested positive. The patient had been quarantined at Silka Seaview Hotel in Yau Ma Tei.

(Photo by Liao Yanxiong)

11 new confirmed cases of virus imported from the United Kingdom and the United States

[16:35] There are 11 new cases in Hong Kong today, 8 imported cases, 1 possibly imported related case, and 1 case under investigation.

Among them, the 41-year-old cargo aircraft cabin cleaner was diagnosed with the disease. His residence, Hongshan Building, Changhong Village, Tsing Yi, was enclosed yesterday, and all of them were negative.

The full genetic test showed that the case was almost the same as the previous imported case. The patients came from different places, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, and Finland.

[15:48] A 43-year-old female patient who lived in Dongmanlou, Tai Hang Tung Village and arrived in Hong Kong from Pakistan was initially diagnosed yesterday (15th). She was tested 6 times during compulsory quarantine at Silka Seaview Hotel in Yau Ma Tei. All were negative, and they returned to their residence in Shek Kip Mei after completing the quarantine.

According to the news, there is another initial confirmed case at Silka Seaview Hotel in Yau Ma Tei. Government expert consultant and chair professor of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong, Yuan Guoyong, will visit the site today (16th) afternoon.

New Crown Vaccine | Citizens Go to Container Vaccination Station for Injections

[14:00] A mobile vaccination station operating in the form of a container will provide Fubitai vaccination services in the open space opposite Qing Ze Building, Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui, today and Monday.

At around 10:00 this morning, many elderly people were already queuing outside the container for injections, and at 11:00, the distribution of same-day immunizations had ended. Only those who had made an appointment could enter the venue for vaccination. Some citizens said that this service is very convenient: "Housing companies There is no way to call in the vicinity of the same company, IKEA calls downstairs, and there is no dine-in, there is no way.”

▼On January 16th, the mobile vaccination station in Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui▼


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Omicron|Needle card app or face comparison? Chen Zhaoshi: Technically, it is necessary to prove the identity of the citizen

[13:25] Chen Zhaoshi, Director of the Food and Health Bureau, said on a TV program that since there are still potential transmission chains in the community, it is necessary to extend the 14-day social distancing measures to cut off the transmission chain. The government will review six major indicators, including: immediate reproduction rate, The number of confirmed cases, unknown source, tracking situation, vertical transmission and sewage monitoring are used to decide the relaxation of measures. In the future, the premises will need to operate with vaccine bubbles. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer is researching a mobile APP for premises operators to check the citizen's needle card.

Regarding the outside world's criticism of the government's ineffectiveness, which has led to long queues at the testing center and vaccine center, Chen Zhaoshi emphasized that the government has learned from the experience of the past two years and is preparing manpower to deal with the fifth wave, otherwise the epidemic will break out at a magnitude, and she hopes that the affected citizens can "cooperate". Be tolerant and endure for a while.” After the epidemic is under control, everything will return to normal.

Consumer coupons ︱Chen Maobo, a cross-party urge to promote Canada, said that if it should be used, it should be used: the effect of dissenting voices is limited

[11:00] Financial Secretary Chen Maobo revealed in his blog that some people during consultations in recent months suggested that the distribution should continue. There are also objections that the amount involved is huge and public resources should be used more targetedly; some people hope to "distribute candy" Some people think that measures such as tax rebates and rates rebates only benefit the group with higher income and assets, which may create an alternative and uneven.



Chen Maobo pointed out that once any relief measures "strive to be precise" and focus on a certain group of target audiences, it is easy to cause a backlash due to "differential treatment"; on the contrary, if the measures achieve "universal benefits", they may also be regarded as vulnerable groups. Insufficient care.

He believes that if we can achieve better results within a more acceptable range, we need better balance, better explanation, and everyone's understanding.

▼The second phase of October 1st, 2021 consumption coupons will be distributed in Xincheng Plaza, and many citizens will consume them▼


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Closed area testing│No confirmed cases in Hongshan Building in Changhong Village and Dongman Building in Dakengdong Village

[07:45] In response to two preliminary confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia, the government enclosed Tung Man Building, Tai Hang Tung Village, Sham Shui Po, and Wang Shan Building, Cheung Wang Village, Tsing Yi, for testing last night.

Authorities announced this morning that there were no confirmed cases at either site.

The authorities said that as of 1 a.m. today, 1,184 people in Hongshan Building, Changhong Village had been tested, and no confirmed cases were found.

The government also dispatched personnel to visit 516 households in the "restricted area", of which 39 households were not answered during the process, and the government will take measures to follow up.

▼1.15 Enclosure inspection of Hongshan Building, Changhong Village, Tsing Yi▼


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Mandatory testing|21 places on the list involve North Point, Sham Shui Po, Tsing Yi and airport bus routes

[07:00] There were 5 new confirmed cases and fewer than 10 preliminary confirmed cases in Hong Kong yesterday (15th). The government announced this morning that in response to the three preliminary positive test cases, 21 specified places were included in the mandatory testing notice. The locations include a number of restaurants, community facilities and bus routes in North Point and Tsing Yi districts. It is believed that a 74-year-old man who lives in City Garden in North Point and a cabin cleaner in Cheung Wang Estate in Tsing Yi are suspected to have contracted the virus.

▼Details of the mandatory inspection announcement on January 16▼


▼The fifth round of anti-epidemic funds for all walks of life ▼


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The fifth round of epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic funds can be subsidized by various industries.

(Hong Kong 01 cartography)

▼1.15 Lai Chi Kok Park Gymnasium Vaccination of Fubitai Citizens▼


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▼1.15 Citizens go to Sheung Wan Seafood Street to buy New Year's goods and organize a New Year's dinner▼


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Yesterday's overview: Omicron.

1.15|The 41-year-old cargo plane cabin cleaner was initially diagnosed and there are still cattle diners who have not been found

Omicron|41-year-old cargo aircraft cabin cleaner was diagnosed with the first diagnosis and visited McDonald's and markets in Cheung Hang Village

Closed area inspection│The 41-year-old cargo plane cabin cleaner was diagnosed with the first diagnosis, and the forced inspection of the enclosure of the Hongshan Building, Qinghong Village, Tsing Yi

Area Closure Inspection│Dongmanlou, Dakeng East Village, suspected of being infected with the mutant virus, will be closed from 8:00 p.m.

Bus Schedule Cuts|Transportation Department Announces Three Bus Company Route 134 Schedules to Cut Route 1.17 to Reduce Off-hours Services

Sheung Shui, Siu Sai Wan and Lei Muk Shue added 3 mobile inoculation points, 11 outpatient clinics of the HA will be transferred to Fubitai

"Bitterness first and sweetness later" Ji introduced vaccine bubbles in restaurants on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Chen Zhaoshi said that he could travel with peace of mind and release needle cards.

Omicron|Chen Zhaoshi: The goal must be cleared and the number of 6 reasons for failing to relax epidemic prevention measures

New Crown Vaccine | Sheung Shui, Siu Sai Wan and Li Mushu add 3 mobile vaccination points for Vaccine

New Crown Vaccine | Pushing vaccine bubbles early for early injections for elderly people who go out after Chinese New Year: go to dinner

New Crown Vaccine|Leung Cheuk-wai advocates "acquiescence" to Gu Yuan's home to give injections for 8 adults and then push 3 to 5 years old

Leung Cheuk-wai: Omicron's spreading power is strong through injections, it cannot be zero infection, and restaurants are encouraged to open early and evening markets

Omicron|Liu Yulong expects more than 300,000 elderly people in the Lunar New Year to get out of the pandemic, and all people must be vaccinated

Omicron│The New Year's Eve Flower Market is the first to cancel the transfer of flower farmers to the ground floor and "live live" to sell orchids

Omicron|Liang Zhuowei said that the restaurant should be dismantled to avoid affecting the ventilation source. Bailiang refutes it in general terms Village McDonald's and Market Omicron|Liu Yulong expects more than 300,000 elderly people to get vaccinated during the Lunar New Year to get out of the pandemic, and all people must be vaccinated

Source: hk1

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