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Live | Went to Kwai Tsing closed area sampling and testing staff to recruit Princess Margaret's patient assistant Chu Yang

2022-01-23T09:26:24.105Z


Hong Kong has added 140 positive cases since yesterday (23rd), the fifth wave of new highs. Among them, 15 were imported cases, and 125 were locally infected. Among them, 94 cases were residents, friends or visitors of Yat Kwai House, including one who arrived at Tongcai on January 7.


Hong Kong has added 140 positive cases since yesterday (23rd), the fifth wave of new highs.

Among them, 15 were imported cases, and the other 125 were locally infected. Among them, 94 cases were residents, friends or visitors of Yat Kwai House. There was also a person who bought hamsters at LITTLE BOSSS in Tung Choi Street on January 7. There are 4 source cases.

The number of initial confirmed cases has reached more than 100.


In addition to Yat Kwai Building and Ying Kwai Building, the authorities will also carry out enclosure operations at Qiankui Building, Xiaokui Building, Xukui Building, and Ya Kui Building last night, but there is no need for a 5-day confinement.

The remaining 10 buildings in Kwai Chung Village will be included in the mandatory testing list, and the two police quarters in the neighboring Kwai Fu Court will also be tested.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Secretary for Administration Li Ka-chao and other officials visited Kwai Chung Village in the afternoon to learn about the closed area testing situation and command arrangements.


[17:12] Chen Zhaoshi said that it is still too early to say whether to relax or tighten social distancing measures after the Lunar New Year. He objectively hopes that the public will reduce going out to reduce the flow of people. The focus is to cut off the chain of community outbreak transmission.

[16:58] Director of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Xu Lejian, pointed out that there are several directions for investigation of the epidemic situation in Kwai Chung Village. Among them, Yat Kwai and Ying Kwai House were enclosed for five days, and more cases were found. Yat Kwai has 126 cases, compared with There were 30 more cases yesterday, 8 cases in Yingkui yesterday, and 3 more cases today, for a total of 41 cases.

Xu Le insisted that the distribution of the two buildings was the same as the observation. The cases were distributed on different floors and in different orientations. The environmental samples of Yikui were polluted, and there was a good chance that it had spread 3 or 4 days earlier.

[16:54] Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Integrated Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority, pointed out that the Hospital Authority had two home service assistants who were initially diagnosed with cases.

One of them is an employee who lives in Yikuilou Weiyuan Hospital. He mainly works in the patient's operating room, mainly cleaning and preparing supplies. 6 patients are other contacts. 140 people have been tested, and all 18 are currently negative.

Princess Margaret Hospital also has a patient service assistant who has been confirmed for the first time. The 53-year-old works in the intensive care of paediatrics. He lives in Zuyao Village and has been to the patient service assistant's home in the Wai Hospital for dinner. A total of 5 people are involved. Currently, only 2 people who were initially diagnosed are the HA. staff.

[16:45] There have been 140 positive cases since yesterday, of which 15 were imported and 125 were locally infected, of which 94 were residents, friends or visitors of Yat Kwai Building, including one who went to Tung Choi Street on January 7 LITTLE BOOS buys hamsters, he is suspected of being infected with DELTA, there are 4 cases without source.

[16:40] The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, pointed out that Kwai Chung Village has been forcibly inspected or sealed off. So far, more than 170 cases or Chu Yang cases have been found in the village. As of 12:00 today, 7 buildings are involved, and Yat Kwai Building occupies 126 cases.

She also pointed out that some cases involve employees of local hospitals and nursing homes, which is of great concern.

It is estimated that village-related cases will continue to emerge. In order to prevent the triggering of a new wave of groups, Yat Kwai and Ying Kwai House will continue to be enclosed for 5 days; the remaining Qiankui, Yakui, Xukui and Xiaokui are assessed to have low risks and will not be extended. Four buildings have been encircled, but residents can leave, but they will be tested daily for the next week.

[16:36] The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, the Director of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Xu Lejian, and the Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Dr. Zhang Zhujun, held a press conference to update Hong Kong on the epidemic situation.

Hong Kong reported 1 new confirmed case today, the fifth wave of new highs.

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[15:10] Officials including Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao, Director of Transport and Housing Bureau Chen Fan and other officials visited Kwai Chung Village in the afternoon to learn about the closed area testing situation and command arrangements.

Yikui Building | Father Chuyang and others sent the yard to the yard for half a day and asked the government angrily: Do you want to be exposed to the sun in the whole building?

[14:08] A super spread broke out in Yat Kwai Building, Kwai Chung Village. Since last Friday (21st), Hong Kong 01 received a complaint from a resident that his 70-year-old father was initially diagnosed at noon yesterday (22nd). , but waited for more than half a day and was still not picked up by the government; three family members including myself were not arranged for home isolation or sent to a quarantine facility, and they had to go downstairs every day to undergo compulsory testing. The loopholes lead to a high risk of infection among residents in the village: "In fact, it is an infinite loop, waiting for the whole building to be exposed to the sun."

▼1.22 The first day of compulsory testing for residents of Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village


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In Kwai Chung Village, the outbreak of the epidemic in several designated areas requires strong inspections. The Red Cross Society activates the emotional support hotline

[13:42] There have been confirmed cases in Kwai Chung Village. The government has sealed off 6 buildings in the village, and residents are required to undergo compulsory testing and home isolation. There are also dozens of designated places in Hong Kong that need to be included in the compulsory inspection list.

The Hong Kong Red Cross said that in order to meet the emotional needs of the public, the "Shall We Talk" psychological support service will be launched for three consecutive days starting today (23rd). Citizens in need can call the hotline directly during service hours, or make an appointment for the service through WhatsApp or Telegram. .

▼1.19 Under the "Rat Killing Order", citizens hand in hamsters to the New Territories South Animal Management Center▼


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Rat Killing Order | Citizens hand over 77 hamsters, one of which is positive, pet shop at least 10 hamsters infected

[13:15] The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced that a hamster handed over by a citizen tested positive for the virus.

The AFCD stated that from January 17 to 22, a total of 1,793 animal samples were taken for testing, including hamsters handed over by the public, as well as all pet shops that sell hamsters in Hong Kong and one in Tai Po. Hamsters and small animals seized in warehouses.

All tests have been completed and the results showed that, of the 113 samples taken from hamsters surrendered by the public, two samples from the same hamster received on January 19 tested positive for the virus.

The AFCD has reported the results to the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health for follow-up. The Department reiterates its strong appeal to the public to hand over the hamsters purchased from local pet stores on or after December 22 last year to the Department for humane treatment.

In addition, among the 125 animal samples taken by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department from the Little Boss pet store in Causeway Bay, a subsidiary of the I Love Rabbit Group, a total of seven samples from seven hamsters tested positive for the virus.

Among the 49 hamster samples collected from another pet shop of the above-mentioned group in Causeway Bay, two samples from two hamsters tested positive for the virus.

As for the 511 animal samples taken from the group's warehouse in Tai Po, one hamster sample also tested positive for the virus.

The AFCD has also reported the above results to the CHP for follow-up.

Carrie Lam attends the press conference without wearing a mask, Yuan Guoyong "plays a margin": social leaders should lead by example

[13:16] Chief Executive Carrie Lam still chose to remove her mask when she met with reporters on Saturday.

Yuan Guoyong, chair professor of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hong Kong University, said in the radio program "Speak Clearly" that both experts and social leaders need to set an example and let all citizens understand that the Omicron virus has a strong ability to spread, so as to suppress the fifth wave of the epidemic as soon as possible. .

A few days ago, Yuan Guoyong advocated that two masks can be worn if necessary. He also demonstrated how to "play on the slap" when he attended the show.

▼1.22 The first day of compulsory testing for residents of Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village


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Yuan Guoyong predicts that the number of confirmed cases will increase exponentially, and the fifth wave of the epidemic may take 2-3 months to be brought under control

[13:10] Yuan Guoyong, chair professor of the Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine, said on the radio program "Speak Clearly" that the epidemic may take 2 or 3 months to be brought under control. It is still early, but as the number of confirmed cases has been increasing, it can be considered for implementation.

Vaccines | Parents bring their young children to Kexing to have confidence in inactivated vaccines: if there are antibodies, classes will resume quickly and follow up

[13:00] The government announced earlier that children aged 5 to 11 can be vaccinated against Sinovac from the 21st of this month.

Yau Ma Tei Kwun Chung Vaccination Center has parents taking their children for injections this morning (23rd). They all believe that Sinovac has a long history of inactivation technology, and they are more confident in this. Back to learning progress.

[10:55] The Government quoted the Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing of Certain Persons) Regulation (Cap. 599J) yesterday and restricted the designated "restricted area" in Kwai Chung, namely Hiu Kwai House, Kwai Chung Estate, from 8 pm yesterday , Xu Kwai House and Ya Kwai House are required to stay on their premises and undergo compulsory testing.

The government completed the compulsory testing operation in Xukui Building in the "restricted area" at about 9:45 this morning, and is carrying out law enforcement operations in Xukui Building, confirming that the people in Xukui Building have undergone compulsory testing.

As of 1:00 am today, about 1 820 residents and visitors of Xu Kwai House have been tested, of which one preliminary positive test case was found.

[10:20] According to the news, 6 buildings in Kwai Chung Village have been closed for inspection or forced inspection, and 16 new cases have been reported in Chuyang so far. Among them, there are more than 10 cases in Yak Kwai Building, which is implementing the third-day foot ban. .

The customs press conference on the case of cannabidiol products on January 22


The reporter went to the customs to record the recruitment and change of the tested person and the expert dismantling risk depends on the amount of poison of the customs officers in Chuyang | Epidemic

[10:15] The customs stated that a customs officer was initially diagnosed.

On January 20, he went to a warehouse of a chain store to participate in the investigation of a case of cannabidiol products containing THC, during which he had contact with a warehouse employee.

Customs learned last night (22nd) that the warehouse clerk had tested positive, and the customs officer also went to the hospital for medical treatment due to physical discomfort, and the initial diagnosis was confirmed this morning (23rd).

The customs officer attended a press conference on the customs case yesterday. He has no travel history in the past 14 days and has been wearing a surgical mask during work.

His last day of work was January 22.

He is currently hospitalized for treatment and is in stable condition.

[10:00] According to the news, at least 10 more preliminary confirmed cases were found in the forced inspection of Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village, which is on the third day of the implementation of the quarantine order.

On January 22, residents of Yingkui Building will be banned for 5 days


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Closure of the district|The labor sector reminds to apply for a certificate to apply for sick leave and the catering industry to advocate the support of the epidemic fund

[09:50] Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced yesterday (22nd) that social distancing measures will be greatly relaxed on the fourth day of the new year (February 4th).

Some catering industry said that since the government's latest tightening of social distancing measures, it is estimated that the catering industry has lost about 4 billion yuan in business volume. They are worried that there will be a wave of closures in the industry, especially large restaurants that mainly engage in banquet business. They urge the government to announce the budget next month. A new round of employment protection plan was launched.


Residents of two buildings in Kwai Chung Village were locked down for five days. Labour Legislator Chow Siu-sung reminded citizens who were unable to work due to the blockade to obtain a sick leave certificate from the Department of Health after completing the quarantine. The company applied for sick leave allowance and got back 80% of the salary. It also called on employers and employees to help each other.

Anti-epidemic for two years | Omicron is expected to be like a flu in the future. Kong Fanyi: I have seen the light at the end of the tunnel

[08:00] During the new crown epidemic, experts in various medical fields have become familiar faces in the news.

It is not the first time that Kong Fanyi, a clinical professor of the Department of Internal Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, has faced the epidemic of the century.

Recalling that during the outbreak of SARS, the whole social atmosphere was tense, and the hospital was like a dead city, but as a doctor, he needed to contact patients in the ward every day.

His experience with SARS made him fascinated by clinical research. In the early stage of the new crown epidemic, he had learned that drugs such as interferon and protease inhibitors were very helpful to the new crown disease. Early medication also made the patient's recovery progress faster and better.

Although Omicron is now a mainstream virus, the chain of community transmission triggered by Pakistani women spreads rapidly.

However, Kong Fanyi said that the case cited to the end of the virus cycle, the virus will be highly transmissible, but the fatal or severe rate is low; in the future, the new coronavirus may have the opportunity to be popular in winter, such as influenza, and citizens may need to receive one dose of influenza vaccine and one dose of influenza every year. The new crown vaccine, and with the introduction of the second-generation vaccine, will be more effective against the Omicron variant virus.

He encouraged the public to continue to adhere to the epidemic prevention measures at this stage: "I believe that we will persist for a long time, and we have seen the light. I believe that we have reached the end of the epidemic. When you see the end of the tunnel, get out of the tunnel."

▼1.22 The first day of compulsory testing for residents of Yat Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village


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Information as of January 19th at 7pm

▼Illustration of group transmission of Pakistani women in quarantine (as shown below)▼


Summary of yesterday:

The Jockey Club cancels the Chinese New Year lottery lottery but will close all betting shops as usual from next Wednesday

Ying Kwai Building, Kwai Chung Village, suddenly closed without providing dinner. Residents bought food and went home: prepare to sit for a few days

01News|Informal inspection or fines in the high-level government research on the compulsory inspection plan in Kwai Chung

More than 40 cleaners in Kwai Chung Village sent garbage for inspection, but no one dumped it. The first day of closure in Yak Kwai House, the garbage mountain was closed 𨋢

Carrie Lam: Yingkui Building will be closed for 5 days today, but it is difficult to arrange for dinner in 10 blocks in the same village, and the police station in Kwai Fu Court will be inspected.

▼On January 20, about 10 volunteers prevented citizens from handing over hamsters to the government▼


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


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Epidemic outbreak in Kwai Chung Village|The hamsters were taken away by the staff of the Fisheries and Conservation Department: the Department of Health notifies the recipients of the pets. Anniversary of Ying Kwai House, Kwai Chung Village, closed for 5 days for forced inspection in the whole village Epidemic outbreak in Kwai Chung Village | Tobacco Toxic Village outbreak | Zhang Zhujun expects cases to continue to rise

Source: hk1

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