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epidemic. Live | Yat Kwai House group increased to 20 cases including 2-year-old children spread to Ying Kwai House

2022-01-21T09:02:03.270Z


There were 14 new cases in Hong Kong yesterday (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, Yak Kwai House in Kwai Chung Estate suffered an outbreak, with at least 12 cases reported.


There were 14 new cases in Hong Kong yesterday (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 Yak Kwai House in Kwai Chung Village, with cases in at least 12 units. Another security guard was also recruited. After investigation, the source was believed to be a Pakistani woman who "leaked" from the Silka Seaview Hotel.


Information as of January 19th at 7pm

[16:48] A 40-year-old male construction worker who lives at No. 35 Nam Cheong Street for a temporary case whose source is unknown. Sometimes he was in contact with seven colleagues at the site 6 of the village entrance of Cheung Shan Village, Kwai Chung, and he also went to the swimming pool site in Tin Shui Wai. He had a fever. On January 20, I started to go to the hospital feeling unwell, and the test was positive. The case needs genetic analysis to check whether it is related to the staff of Nanchang Street.

[16:39] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that Case 13110 and Case 13059 had lunch with their family at Longhui, Aberdeen Center, and the travel records of peace of mind showed that the two appeared at the same time. People sit far away, one sits on 13 tables and the other sits on 123 tables. The middle is quite far. The two are men. , I hope to often go to tea drinkers for testing.

As for Yat Kui Building, together with suspected cases and workers, there were about 20 people who worked there or were infected by visitors or residents, including those who went to Shenzhen, involving 12 floors and 13 units, scattered around, about 9 units There are security guards in different blocks, including the initial positive case. Another Chuyang case works as a security guard in Kwai Chung Village. Another person who lives in Ying Kwai House does cleaning in Yat Kwai House and takes out garbage on each floor. , A 2-year-old child in Yingkui Building is a first-time confirmation. He is on the same floor as the cleaner but not in a connected unit. He is a nearby neighbor. Residents of the building need to be tested.

Leung Tzu-chao advocated a three-day lockdown in Yikui Building, saying that Omicron had a negative disease in the morning and could be contagious in the afternoon

[13:56] The epidemic broke out in Yat Kwai Building, Kwai Chung Village. At least 16 people were infected and involved 11 units. Due to insufficient quarantine facilities, the government did not evacuate the 2,500 residents of the building, but issued a "Restriction and Testing Notice" to Yat Kwai Building ”, residents will have to undergo mandatory testing for three consecutive days starting today (21st).

Some residents of Yat Kwai Building criticized that the government did not send staff to check whether people entering and leaving the building had obtained negative reports, fearing that cases would flow into the community.

Respiratory specialist Liang Zichao said in an interview with "Hong Kong 01" that there is obviously active transmission in Yak Kwai Building, and "half a bucket of water" and overly loose measures are not enough to stop the spread. People infected with Omicron can develop symptoms within 1 to 3 days. Therefore, the building should be resolutely enclosed for 3 days, otherwise "the test will be negative in the morning, and others may be infected in the afternoon"; Xu Shuchang, a government expert consultant and chair professor of the Department of Voice Systems at CUHK, also pointed out that residents should not be allowed to go out to work or roam in the community. No entry and exit for 3 days.

Residents of Yak Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village, for 3 days in a row

[12:38] The fifth wave of the epidemic broke out in Hong Kong. At least 16 people in Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village were infected. The patients were distributed in 11 different floors and 8 different units. The government issued a restriction and testing announcement yesterday (20), and arranged for all Residents will undergo compulsory testing for three consecutive days starting today (21st).

Yak Kwai Building had a long queue of residents waiting to be tested this morning. As seen at the scene, there was no one to check whether the residents entering and leaving the building had undergone forced inspection. Some residents were worried that there were loopholes and leaked cases, and asked to strengthen the manpower stationed in the building to monitor the exit. , and called on residents to conduct self-discipline inspections, "to be clean and self-love, so as not to make people panic."

The fifth wave of the epidemic | Shue Yan University has released the Lunar New Year holiday for up to 15 days in advance until February 7

[11:44] The epidemic in Hong Kong is "everywhere", and many campuses have fallen.

Hong Kong Shue Yan University announced today (21st) that in view of the recent worsening of the fifth wave of the epidemic, it has decided to start the Lunar New Year holiday early next Monday (24th) and end on the 7th of next month.

Mobil kindergarten teacher and patient have the same virus gene sequence Xu Shuchang: short-range airborne transmission when they meet

[11:37] The 26-year-old female teacher (Case 13072) of Quarry Bay School Kindergarten (Case 13072) was separated by about 9 seconds from her two sons who were also recruited by a Pakistani woman who was infected with the virus (Case 13045). , one exit and one exit A of Meifu Station, suspected of being infected due to this encounter.

Xu Shuchang, a government expert consultant and chair professor of the Voice System Department of CUHK, said on the commercial TV program "Let's Start on a Sunny Day" that the two groups of patients have 100% identical viral gene sequences. It is estimated that short-range airborne transmission occurs. It is recommended that citizens wear two masks and flat glasses when going to crowded places.

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Siu Kit Hang refers to the fact that Mei Foo Kindergarten Teachers may have multiple transmission chains in Kowloon West of the infection in the tunnel of the MTR station

[10:36] A 43-year-old Pakistani woman brought the virus into the community from a quarantine hotel. After the patient in Yikuilou was found to have the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus "BA.2", her husband admitted that he had been there last week Xiamen garbage room scavenging for resale.

So far, 15 residents and 1 security guard have been infected with the virus in the building, covering 11 floors and a total of 12 units.



Siu Kit-hang, an associate professor of PolyU's Department of Health Technology and Informatics, said on the RTHK program "Millennium" that the incident reflected that the virus "spreads very fast in Kowloon West", describing that multiple chains of transmission may have been planted, but it is estimated that female kindergarten teachers may not be directly Infection from a Pakistani mother and child may be infected by an undiagnosed third party.

Cai Ruolian: 2.24 The vaccine bubble takes effect, and teachers are not allowed to enter the campus without a health certificate and injections

[09:19] The Education Bureau announced yesterday that all secondary schools in Hong Kong must suspend face-to-face classes and all in-school activities on or before next Monday (24th).

Cai Ruolin, deputy director of the Education Bureau, said on the TV program "Millennium" that the resumption of classes depends on the age of the students, their self-care ability, and the urgency of their learning. The resumption of classes after the Lunar New Year will be announced at the end of the month.



As for the vaccine bubble that will be implemented on the 24th of next month, she pointed out that if teachers do not have a health certificate and are unwilling to give injections, they will not be allowed to enter the campus and will be regarded as unreasonable absences. Forcibly entering the campus without permission will face disciplinary action or suffer legal consequences.

Kindergarten teacher suspected of contracting the virus after passing through Exit A of Mei Foo Station 9 seconds apart


Summary of yesterday:

Female teacher suspected of recruiting Liang Zichao in the subway exit tunnel: if the tunnel is poorly ventilated, it may cause airborne transmission

District closure | The government sealed off the three buildings for one night, and all the residents involved were initially diagnosed with a variant virus

Vaccine Bubble|School employees, visitors are required to have injections from 2.24 to admit teachers and staff do not respect absences

Blocked area testing|Shengqian Court, Tiansheng Court, buildings with initial positive occupants will be closed until tomorrow morning

Epidemic | Neighbors complained about the outbreak of the epidemic in Yat Kwai Building, Kwai Chung Village

New Coronary Pneumonia|The Jockey Club points out that the severe epidemic will close the distribution of 8 betting stations

On January 20, Yuan Guoyong visited Yikui Building


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On January 19, Changshawan Village Changxin Building closed the area for inspection


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Killing hamsters|Children or self-proclaimed executioners may distort values, parents should express their emotions together

Epidemic | 17-year-old male student infected with Delta gene and pet store have a new source

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

Poisonous Sewage | Multiple Sewage Samples in Aberdeen Positive for Over 20 Buildings in the District

Zhang Zhujun suspects that the female teacher in Meifu subway station and the patient were recruited in the same field for 9 seconds with the same virus gene

Omicron│Takeng Tung Testing Center is deserted, and residents of Dongmanlou expect to reduce the New Year's party

Rat Killing Order|Pan Liewen: Delta virus found in warehouse is very likely to be transmitted from hamsters through pet stores

Rat Killing Order | Xu Shuchang received threatening emails threatening: "I hope you pass away soon"

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

News: The Education Bureau is studying whether middle schools will suspend classes

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

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On January 20, experts visited Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village


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▼On January 19, AFCD went to Mong Kok Little Boss to kill hamsters▼


Cathay Pacific cargo terminal outsourced forklift driver tests positive


The fifth round of the Anti-epidemic Fund is available for various industries.

(Hong Kong 01 cartography)

▼The fifth round of anti-epidemic funds for various industries▼


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Yuan Guoyong deconstructs and agrees with the killing of hamsters: Delta virus may become a world disaster if one more mutation does not stop it | The government closed the three buildings in one night and all the residents involved were initially confirmed to be infected with the mutant virus | Tissue may spread poison: I don’t know if it’s been wiped. Little Boss clerk and customer’s Delta gene sequence is not a single one. The male virus gene is different from the female salesperson in the pet store, or there is another Delta transmission chain rodent killing order|Pan Liewen: The Delta virus found in the warehouse is very likely to be transmitted from hamsters through the pet store

Source: hk1

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