The new variant of Omicron "BA.2 subtype" entered the Hong Kong community. People in quarantine at Silka Seaview Hotel in Yau Ma Tei experienced cross-infection. The Pakistani woman returned to the community after quarantine and was exposed to the disease four days later. Nine relatives and friends were diagnosed today.
It is the first Omicron "BA.2 subtype" variant virus transmission chain in Hong Kong. It is more likely that the virus has spread to the upstairs residents of Dongman Building where the patient lives, as well as a classmate who took the same exam as one of the patients. Disseminated to the upstairs residents of No. 74 Broadway Street, Mei Foo New Village Phase 3, where the school is located.
According to the news, after two patients went to the emergency room of the public hospital this afternoon, the test was initially positive, and the source was unknown. The virus gene belongs to the Omicron "BA.2 subtype". Shows that "BA.2 subtype" has the opportunity to cause outbreaks in the community.
Earlier, a 43-year-old Pakistani woman was confirmed to be quarantined and returned to the community. The patient was infected with 5 family members who lived with her and 4 relatives and friends.
Nine people had to stay in the community for at least four days before they were exposed to the virus.
▼1.16 Hong Kong University professor Yuan Guoyong investigates the internal communication of Silka Seaview Hotel▼
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The female patient has the Omicron "BA.2 subtype" variant virus, which is different from the "BA.1 subtype" of the previous Wangyuelou and the flight attendant's mother group. 9 people, the communication power is amazing.
▼1.15 Enclosure inspection of Dongmanlou, Dakengdong Village▼
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In addition to today's new cluster cases, according to sources, two more patients tested positive after seeking treatment at the A&E department this afternoon. They were suspected to belong to the Pakistani women group, that is, "BA.2 subtype". Opportunity to cause outbreaks in the community.
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