Epidemic ｜ Encirclement of Yingkui extended, multiple small outbreaks in Tsuen Wan continued to update the number of confirmed cases and injections

The fifth wave of the epidemic deteriorated rapidly, with a large outbreak in Kwai Chung Village, and 334 residents of 12 buildings were diagnosed or preliminarily diagnosed.

Mandatory home quarantine in Yikui Building will be extended for two days to January 28; Yingkui Building will be extended to January 29; due to the large number of cases, Xia Kui Building must also be enclosed for at least five days for mandatory testing.

Small outbreaks began to occur in the workplaces of Kwai Chung Village residents, including Tsuen Wan Wan Yu Wan, Yue Lai Fang AEON, Manning Kwai Chung Warehouse, etc.

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 stocks 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 (26th), 107 confirmed cases were added, and the source of 7 cases was unknown. The cumulative number of confirmed or preliminary confirmed cases in Kwai Chung Village has reached 334.

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.