The fifth wave of the epidemic deteriorated rapidly, with a large outbreak in Kwai Chung Village, and 276 residents of 12 buildings were diagnosed.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced yesterday (25th) that the mandatory home quarantine at Yak Kwai House will be extended for two days to January 28; Ying Kwai House will decide whether to extend the lockdown period depending on the test results; Xia Kwai House is expected to be extended from today due to the large number of cases Enclosed for five days for mandatory testing.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the tightening of anti-epidemic measures, including the ban on dine-in restaurants in the evening market and the closure of 18 types of premises until February 3.
From February 24, the "vaccine bubble" will cover restaurants and schools. Schools include all teaching and non-teaching staff of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and tutoring agencies, as well as service providers and visitors on campus.
Carrie Lam predicted that the chance of relaxing social distancing measures on February 4 (the fourth day of the Lunar New Year) is slim.
How serious is the Omicron epidemic in Hong Kong?
How is the vaccination status of citizens?
Can vaccine inventories cope with a new wave of epidemics?
What about the latest social distancing measures and dine-in restrictions?
Who are exempt?
The following series of charts answer them one by one.
1. The latest number of confirmed cases
The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong has exceeded 13,000, and many Omicron cases have been recorded. Yesterday (25th), 124 confirmed cases were added. The source of 6 cases is unknown. The cumulative number of cases in Kwai Chung Village has reached 276 cases.
2. The latest vaccination status
Since the start of the new crown vaccination program in Hong Kong in early 2021, more than 5.2 million people have received the first dose (accounting for 78.1% of the total population over 11 years old), more than 4.7 million people have received the second dose (70.6%), and more than 800,000 people have been vaccinated The person has received the third dose.
In terms of various age groups, the vaccination rate of people over 60 years old is relatively low; children aged 5 to 11 can be vaccinated with Sinovac vaccine from January 21, and Fubitai vaccine can be booked from February 9, and on February 16. Vaccination begins today.
As for whether the vaccine stock is sufficient to meet the vaccination demand brought about by the expansion of the "vaccine bubble", according to the records, the Hong Kong government purchased a total of 8.5 million doses of Fubitai vaccine and 7.5 million doses of Sinovac vaccine; it is estimated that there will be a maximum of 227 10,000 doses of Fubitai vaccine and 3.76 million doses of Sinovac vaccine.
3. Vaccination is required for restaurants after Chinese New Year
The government announced that it will tighten a series of measures to prevent the Omicron variant virus, and plans to expand the scope of vaccine bubbles to premises regulated by Chapter 599F as soon as February 4, including 18 types of premises such as restaurants and fitness centers. Entering the public is required to receive at least one dose of the vaccine.
