There were 14 new cases in Hong Kong today (20th), of which 10 were local infections.
There are more than 20 initial positive cases, and at least 3 of them are of unknown local origin.
In addition, there was an outbreak in Yat Kui Building, with at least 7 cases reported, including a 1-year-old baby who was visiting his grandmother.
[20:00] From 7:00 p.m., the government restricts those who are in the designated "restricted area" in Cheung Sha Wan (i.e. Cheung Yan House, Cheung Sha Wan Village, No. 9 Tonkin Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon) to stay at their 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 the tests and the relevant test results have been roughly confirmed before leaving their premises.
A government spokesman said that as a preliminary positive test case was found today who had lived at the above site, it was initially shown that a variant virus strain was involved, and after assessment, the risk of infection in the relevant area was likely to be higher, so it was decided to make a restriction and test declaration for the relevant area.
[19:30] From 7:30 p.m., people who are restricted in the designated "restricted area" in Tsuen Wan (i.e. Tower 1, No. 363 Sha Tsui Road, Ming Yi Ju, Tsuen Wan) must stay on their 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 the tests and the relevant test results have been roughly confirmed before leaving their premises.
A government spokesman said that as a preliminary positive test case was found today who had lived at the above site, it was initially shown that a variant virus strain was involved, and after assessment, the risk of infection in the relevant area was likely to be higher, so it was decided to make a restriction and test declaration for the relevant area.
[19:10] The Education Bureau sent a message to all schools in Hong Kong, referring to all teaching and non-teaching staff of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and tutoring agencies, those who provide services on campus and visitors, who must present at least one shot of the new crown vaccine record before entering the school.
Employees with a valid medical certificate or pregnant are exempt from injections, but they are still required to be tested every three days.
However, the "vaccine bubble" arrangement does not apply to students, that is, students can return to school without an injection.
All teachers, clerks, janitors, etc. directly employed by the school, if they only receive one dose of the vaccine, they must complete two doses of the vaccine before April 21. Otherwise, after the measures take effect, they will be regarded as "absences" without permission from the group.
Vaccine Bubble｜School employees, visitors are required to have injections from 2.24 before admission. Staff do not respect absences
The "vaccine bubble" implemented on February 24 will cover schools.
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[19:05] From 7:00 p.m., people who are restricted to the designated "restricted areas" in Tin Shui Wai (i.e. Shing Him House (Block H), Tin Shing Court, Tin Shui Wai) must stay on their 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 the tests and the relevant test results have been roughly confirmed before leaving their premises.
The government aims to complete the operation by about 7am tomorrow.
A government spokesman said that a preliminary positive test case who had lived at the above site was found today, which initially showed that a variant virus strain was involved.
Blocked area testing｜Shengqian Court, Tiansheng Court, buildings with initial positive occupants will be closed until tomorrow morning
Shing Qian House (Block H) of Tin Shing Court is closed.
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[18:42] This evening, people wearing protective clothing entered the Yikui Building, where the outbreak of the epidemic broke out. Some residents wanted to leave, but they said that some policemen said: "You can't go out because of your family." At about 7 o'clock, they will arrive at the scene for inspection, and a tourist bus will also arrive at the scene, which seems to be ready to pick up the evacuated residents.
Epidemic ｜ Neighbors complained about the outbreak of the epidemic in Yat Kwai Building, Kwai Chung Village
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The police encircled the Yikui Building where the outbreak was hit.
(Photo by Liao Yanxiong)
[18:05] The Jockey Club stated that in view of the severe novel coronavirus epidemic in Hong Kong, especially the CHP said that invisible transmission chains are emerging in Sham Shui Po, it has decided to temporarily close 8 off-site betting shops from January 21 until further notice , 8 OTC betting offices including: Sham Shui Po Kwai Lam Street, Sham Shui Po Ru Chau Street, Shek Kip Mei Wai Chi Street, Shek Kip Mei Tai Po Road, Prince Edward Cheung Sha Wan Road, Cheung Sha Wan Shun Ning Road, Cheung Sha Wan Castle Peak Road and Mei Foo Liwan Road.
New Coronary Pneumonia｜The Jockey Club points out that the severe epidemic will close the distribution of 8 betting stations
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Killing hamsters｜Children or self-proclaimed executioners may distort values, parents should express their emotions together
[17:10] A 17-year-old boy from St. Joseph’s English Middle School was diagnosed with a suspected delta case. PolyU’s analysis of the cause found that although it is a delta virus, it is different from the little boss’s salesperson. There may be other sources, whether it appears in humans or animals. .
In addition, there are 4 SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) differences between the little boss salesperson and the two guests and family patients.
Epidemic ｜ 17-year-old male student infected with Delta gene and pet store have a new source
Zhang Zhujun said that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has taken samples from more than 30 pet stores. Among them, positive samples have been found in the hamster cages of i love rabbits in Yuen Long, indicating that the chance of animal-to-human transmission has increased a lot.
Genetic analysis found that the genetic analysis of human-to-human transmission will be closer, but the animal is not single.
In addition, there is a 17-year-old confirmed case today, and the whole gene analysis is different from that of 13047, which makes everyone know that the chance of animal-to-human transmission is actually much greater than that of direct human-to-human transmission.
We appeal to the public to be careful. For those who have bought hamsters after December 22, they should get tested as soon as possible. We appeal to everyone not to abandon hamsters, which will cause public health problems.
Epidemic ｜ More than 20 new cases are newly diagnosed every day, at least 3 cases without source Zhang Zhujun: there is a risk of a major outbreak
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[17:00] Zhang Zhujun said that the Environmental Protection Agency has done a lot of sewage sample testing. Recently, many districts have found positive sewage samples, and Aberdeen District has also found positive cases. Today, there are cases in the Aberdeen Center in Chuyang, so the government A mandatory inspection announcement will be issued in the sewage collection area, involving more than 20 residential buildings to be inspected.
Poisonous Sewage | Multiple Sewage Samples in Aberdeen Positive for Over 20 Buildings in the District
[16:47] There are many cases of infection in the same building in Yikui Building, which belong to residents of Yikui Building with different floors and directions, involving about 7 units, including a person living on the 8th floor. He went to Shenzhen on the 18th. She was diagnosed on the 19th during quarantine in Shenzhen.
As for the other floors, including 13085, 13090 and 13100 (1-year-old children), we will go to Yat Kwai Building to conduct on-the-spot investigation later to find out whether there are environmental factors.
Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Estate, 2 additional confirmed cases and multiple initial positive cases involving at least 7 units on different floors
[16:44] Whole-genome analysis found an earlier case, the infection route of the kindergarten teacher in Wuyuanxuezhiyuan was exposed (case 13072), the kindergarten teacher who lived in Meifu Phase III was the same as the 43-year-old Pakistani woman in Dongmanlou (case 13045) ), suspected of interbreeding with student patients in this group.
After tracking, I found that 13072 took the subway to work, and 13067 and 13069 both took the subway to school. They entered and exited at the same time at entrance A, with a difference of about 9 seconds. They may have met in the tunnel, but everyone had masks and had no direct contact. It happened in January. 14th.
The full genetic analysis is 100%, it is believed that she was infected because of this, so she is related to the relevant group.
Zhang Zhujun suspects that the female teacher was recruited with the same virus gene as the patient in the Meifu subway station for 9 seconds
[16:33] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that 14 cases were confirmed today, 10 of which were local infections, 2 of which were related to Yikui Building, including a 53-year-old forklift worker who lived on the third floor and worked at the airport. , and the 1-year-old baby was diagnosed after visiting her grandmother. The baby lived in Kanggui Building, Changkang Village, and visited her grandmother in Yikui Building on January 16.
In addition, of the more than 20 early positive cases today, at least three are of unknown local origin.
Omicron│Takeng Tung Testing Center is deserted, and residents of Dongmanlou expect to reduce the New Year's party
[15:04] The COVID-19 epidemic continues. The government stated that positive sewage samples were collected in the area of Sham Shui Po, and it was suspected that there was an invisible transmission chain in the area. It was highly concerned about this and called on citizens in the area to be tested.
"Hong Kong 01" this morning (20th) went to the testing station of the Tai Hang Tung Community Center and found that there were very few citizens present. Within an hour, only nearly 10 citizens were present.
A citizen who lives in Dongmanlou, the same building as the Pakistani woman who was diagnosed, said that there was no need to line up for the test for several days, and he was not worried about the epidemic. However, when the company knew about it, he had specifically asked him to work from home until the mandatory test was completed.
He also said that there may be fewer gatherings in the New Year, "I'm not shocked, maybe people are shocked."
Rat Killing Order｜Pan Liewen: Delta virus found in warehouse is very likely to be transmitted from hamsters through pet stores
[15:03] The hamster was found to have the new coronavirus, and it is believed to infect the staff of the pet store. Experts from the University of Hong Kong estimated that the hamster had been infected with the virus when it was imported into Hong Kong from the Netherlands, and was then taken out of the retail pet store from the industrial warehouse where it was stored. It is infected through contact with hamsters, but it is emphasized that the infectious period of hamsters with the virus is generally only a few days, after which it is no longer contagious, and that the chance of animals transmitting the new coronavirus to humans is small.
Rat Killing Order | Xu Shuchang received threatening emails threatening: "I hope you will pass away soon"
[14:29] An employee of the Little Boss pet store was diagnosed earlier, and hamsters in the store also tested positive for the virus.
The government announced the humane destruction of hamsters and other small animals in the store and the store's warehouse in Tai Po.
In addition, the authorities also appealed to citizens who purchased hamsters anywhere in Hong Kong on December 22 to hand over the hamsters to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for "humane handling".
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department has culled a total of 1,213 small animals until yesterday, and received more than 60 hamsters handed over by the public as of 5 pm.
The bureau's approach has drawn social criticism, and some expert advisers also commented on the incident, including government expert advisers Yuan Guoyong and Xu Shuchang.
Yuan Guoyong said bluntly yesterday that he received "an email that told me to die" because of his remarks.
Another expert, Xu Shuchang, also revealed today (20th) that he also received a similar email, and some citizens criticized his remarks as "inhuman and anti-intellectual", pointing out that "I hope you will pass away as soon as possible and wait for retribution."
Area Closure Testing｜Yi Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village is now in Chuyang, and the sample of Fu Yue House 1, Fu Cheong Village, is still being verified
[13:54] Among the positive and preliminary positive cases of COVID-19 yesterday, two people also lived in Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village. The government closed the Yak Kwai House for forced inspection last night. A total of 2,581 people were tested in the operation, and one of them had a preliminary result. Positive, which is the first preliminary positive case found in the fifth wave of epidemic closures.
[13:12] Yesterday, the government designated Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village as a "restricted area" and closed the area for testing.
The government has just announced that as of 1:00 am today, 2 581 people have been tested. Among them, one person was found to have a preliminary positive test result. The person and his close contacts have been sent to the hospital and quarantine center respectively for follow-up; Test results were negative.
[12:17] The Education Bureau announced today (20th) that all secondary schools in Hong Kong (including schools offering non-local curriculum) must suspend face-to-face classes and all school activities on or before next Monday (24th). Same as the arrangement of kindergarten-cum-child care centres, until the Chinese New Year holidays of the school.
As for private schools offering non-formal courses (commonly known as cram schools), face-to-face classes at all levels are suspended until February 7.
[11:45] The government announced today (20th) that children aged five to 11 can be vaccinated tomorrow (21st) with the Kexinger Lyft vaccine, and the appointment service will start at 8:00 a.m.; Appointments start on 9th, and vaccinations start on 16th February.
A government spokesman said that it attaches great importance to children's vaccination against the new crown, and will provide them with special vaccination routes.
Under the threat of highly transmissible mutated virus strains, eligible citizens, young and old, should be vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves.
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News: The Education Bureau is studying whether middle schools will suspend classes
[10:51] The Omicron variant of the new coronavirus continues to spread, with an increase in cases of unknown origin, and the epidemic has reached many schools.
According to sources, following the announcement of the suspension of kindergartens and primary schools earlier, the government is studying whether to suspend classes in middle schools and allow middle school students to take the Lunar New Year holiday earlier.
Respiratory specialist Liang Zichao said today (20th) on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" that many epidemic prevention measures are "lost at the start", suggesting that the authorities should completely stop face-to-face courses in schools, and encourage working from home to reduce the flow of people in the market. Only by reducing it by less than half can it help to reduce the speed of transmission.
[10:05] Fu Yue Building, Fu Cheong Estate, Sham Shui Po, was designated as a "restricted area" for mandatory testing last night. The authorities said that as of 0:30 am today, 2,259 people have been tested, and the test result of one sample is still being verified. The rest of the residents tested negative.
Killing hamsters | There is no alternative to the high amount of rat killing. Life education scholars say that the relationship between people and pets cannot be ignored
[10:00] The government recently issued a "rat killing order". More than 1,200 small animals have been humanely destroyed, and there has been a wave of abandoned hamsters.
Zhong Yinuo, deputy director of the Center for Bioethics at CUHK, questioned on the RTHK program "Millenniums" today (20th) whether the number of humanitarian destruction measures involved would be too large, and there was no alternative to reduce public anxiety. Relationships built by pets cannot be ignored.
Yesterday's overview: Killing hamsters.
Direct Shot | The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department went to the pet shop to give two injections of humane destruction on the spot and put it away in a red plastic bag
The ban on dine-in in the evening market has been extended for another 14 days.
Closed area testing｜The 17-year-old male resident was enclosed at 6:30 p.m.
New crown vaccine | Two women and one man were vaccinated 14 days before their deaths
Hamster infection | St. Joseph's English-Chinese boy suspected of Delta infection, source unknown or LittleBoss related
2 new cases of kindergarten teacher boyfriend of unknown origin
The outbreak of epidemics in many schools everywhere in the fire head Zhang Zhujun: The beginning is very serious
79-year-old Weng, who was infected with the virus at the Yak Kwai House in Kwai Chung Estate, was diagnosed with the virus at the beginning of the contracted operation by Cathay Pacific in Xiamen and lived on a different floor.
Omicron｜An exam in Mofu Delia, 3 students, 1 teacher
▼On January 19, the enclosure inspection of Fu Yue Building, Fu Cheong Village, Sham Shui Po▼
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▼On January 19, the third enclosure inspection of Kaihui, Kwun Tong▼
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Omicron｜Cathay Pacific bonus incentives can get up to 29,000 yuan for participating in closed-loop duty
Cathay Pacific Airport Cargo Terminal Outsourced Staff Confirmed Diagnosis and Compulsory Testing of All Staff Responsible for Dismantling
Killing hamsters｜Citizens hand in mice to fish and protect the little owner crying heartbroken and leaving a note for final farewell: I love Cangcang
The fifth wave of the epidemic | Another middle school student is infected with the epidemic, and the third and third students of Li Guobao Middle School are diagnosed and face-to-face teaching is suspended for 14 days
New Crown Vaccine｜Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park, Boundary Street Gymnasium can be called Fubitai and can make an appointment tomorrow
Killing hamsters | Abandoned rat tracks on the streets of many districts, volunteers are busy saving more than 60 rats a day: overloaded
Killing hamsters｜A district councillor pointed out that netizens set up a rat rescue concern group after receiving 10 abandonment cases a day
▼On January 19, AFCD went to Mong Kok Little Boss to kill hamsters▼
On January 19, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department went to pet stores in Hong Kong to kill hamsters
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A 17-year-old resident in Block 3 of Kaihui, Kwun Tong has been initially diagnosed. Visitors should travel with peace of mind from now on
Rainbow St. Joseph's English Secondary School was diagnosed at the beginning of the sixth year, and face-to-face teaching was suspended on the 14th. A total of 7 secondary schools were recruited
Rat Killing Order｜The hamster concern group has received about 60 cases of abandonment and appeals to observe the health of the hamsters
Testing｜8 new testing points in Sham Shui Po
Rat Killing Order | Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department: There are rats in LittleBoss Tai Po warehouse Chuyang is investigating whether rats are transmitted from human to human
Rat Killing Order | Xu Shuchang: Hamsters have a high chance of transmitting the virus to humans and need to be killed from a public health perspective
Rat Killing Order｜Little Boss, Causeway Bay, Causeway Bay, AFCD Humanely Destroys Animals and Puts them in Red Plastic Bags
A 17-year-old boy studying at St. Joseph's English Secondary School on New Clear Water Bay Road in Rainbow has initially tested positive.
(Photo by Zhang Meihua)
Two residents of Yat Kwai House in Kwai Chung Estate were infected with the virus, and they lived on different floors with different orientations.
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Cathay Pacific cargo terminal outsourced forklift driver tests positive
On January 19, citizens sent hamsters to the New Territories South Animal Management Centre
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▼1.18 AFCD personnel destroy animals at Little Boss in Causeway Bay▼
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▼1.18 Causeway Bay Little Boss had hamsters and environmental samples were positive▼
▼1.18 Pet shop Little Boss is closed ▼
▼The whereabouts of the saleswoman in the Little Boss pet shop▼
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▼There are pet shops in Mong Kok that import pets such as pet rats from abroad▼
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The fifth round of epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic funds can be subsidized by various industries.
(Hong Kong 01 cartography)
▼The fifth round of anti-epidemic funds for all walks of life ▼
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▼Details of KMB's reductions▼
▼Details of NWFB and Citybus schedules▼
The government still does not know whether there will be any compensation for culling hamster pet shops in Hong Kong: SARS has not tried to kill animals and closed the area for testing | One night, three buildings are enclosed in Mei Foo Sun Village kindergarten female teachers who have no source of infection. The government plans to kill them on a large scale Hamster Yuan Guoyong praises decisiveness and wiseness: I don't want a new variant virus to spread Anti-epidemic Fund 5.0 | Minibus owners and drivers petition to increase the subsidy of 5,000 yuan per month for half a year Pet shop hamster infection evolves Hong Kong massacre animal organization suspends multiple services "life-saving" New crown Vaccines｜Children's vaccines will be launched soon. Parents ask their children's wishes before vaccination. They can clear customs. In the future, the new round of anti-epidemic fund arrangements will be based on the previous round, and the working class will still suffer
