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epidemic. Live|The number of confirmed cases in Kwai Chung Village increased to 416 Zhang Zhujun: The chain of transmission has been cut off

2022-01-29T08:58:46.428Z


The epidemic in Hong Kong continues, with more than 100 confirmed cases today. The Department of Health announced today (29th) that there were 120 new confirmed cases, of which 86 were local cases, of which 11 were local infections of unknown origin, 8 involved Omicron, 2


The epidemic in Hong Kong continues, with more than 100 confirmed cases today.

The Department of Health announced today (29th) that there were 120 new confirmed cases, of which 86 were local cases, of which 11 were local infections of unknown origin, 8 were Omicron, 2 were Delta variants, and the remaining 1 was still to be classified. Port districts.

The epidemic continues to spread in the school. Today, 4 more students from different classes of Tseung Kwan O Taoist Yuan Xuan College No. 3 Middle School were infected with the virus.


As for all confirmed and preliminary positive cases in Kwai Chung Village, a total of 416 cases have been reported so far, with 20 new cases and a total of 210 units affected.

Ying Kui Building and Xia Kui Building, where residents were quarantined, completed their quarantine this morning, and residents can be placed under "epidemic surveillance".

Zhang Zhujun said that the major transmission chain in the village has been cut off, but the warning cannot be taken lightly. It cannot be ruled out that there will be confirmed cases in the village in the future, but it is not a major outbreak.


[16:03] Bank of China said that today it has received Tuen Mun Town Plaza Branch (Address: No. 2, Shopping Mall, Phase II, Tuen Mun Town Plaza, New Territories) and Tuen Mun Bank of China Wealth Management Center (Address: 1st Floor, North Wing, Times Square Shopping Mall, Tuen Mun, New Territories) 5), an employee notified him of the initial diagnosis.

The branches and wealth management centers involved have been temporarily closed until further notice.

All employees of the relevant branches will be tested and quarantined at home. The account manager who was initially diagnosed with the incident still went to work today, and his body temperature was normal before going to work, and he wore a mask during work.

Kaihui 17-year-old boy diagnosed with father scolded the Department of Health for "moving the gantry" to play disabled family and difficult to reunite in the New Year

[15:55] A 17-year-old male student (#13088) who was studying at St. Joseph's English Secondary School in Kwun Tong earlier tested positive. He lives in Block 3, Kaihui, Kwun Tong. Many of his family members were later sent to Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre. There are also family members who are suspected of being infected and hospitalized for treatment.

The victim's father, Mr. Mo, and his 9-month-old daughter were first sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the quarantine center due to "inconclusive" test results. After that, the two tested negative twice in the hospital and had no antibodies. The department still lists the daughter as an "asymptomatic infection" case.



Today, Mr. Mo publicly denounced the Hong Kong government's chaotic policies. After several days of questioning, no one has explained to him why his daughter was still classified as a case of "asymptomatic infection" after multiple tests were negative.

The authorities even asked the father and daughter to stay in the quarantine center for another 14 days after the father and daughter were discharged from the hospital.

The Department of Health has replied to Mr. Mo until today, stating that the authorities will review the case again.

According to the latest arrangement of the authorities, Mr. Mo’s father and daughter can be discharged if their test results are negative today, but they need to return to their residence to continue home quarantine until February 1, and are not allowed to go out. However, it is still difficult for the family to reunite during the Lunar New Year.

14 community vaccination centres will be closed from Monday to Wednesday

[13:54] A spokesman for the Hong Kong government said that under the new crown vaccination program, 14 community vaccination centers will be closed from next Monday (31st) to next Wednesday (February 2nd).

Except for two vaccination centers in private hospitals that will resume vaccination services on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year (February 4), the remaining 12 vaccination centers will provide services in advance from the third day of the Lunar New Year (February 3).

Vaccine Pass | Xue Yongheng: Experts consider whether to expand the whereabouts of research storage to public transportation

[13:50] In line with the "Vaccine Pass" to be launched on the 24th of next month, an updated version of the app "Safe Travel" will be launched, adding an automatic display of the needle card.



Xue Yongheng, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, revealed in an interview with a TV station that the authorities are researching ways to store the travel records of citizens, "to know that everyone has been to certain places", so as to facilitate the tracking of confirmed cases in the future.

Xue Yongheng said that experts should consider the extension of vaccine passes to public transportation and the imposition of penalties.

Omicron|Liu Yulong expects the epidemic to rise like a tsunami or cause 20,000 elderly deaths

[13:30] The epidemic of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong is severe, and the number of confirmed cases has hit a new high recently.

Liu Yulong, chairman of the Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases, said today (29th) that the Omicron variant virus is "unstoppable", describing it as not the worst case yet.

However, the vaccination rate of the elderly and children in Hong Kong is not ideal. It is estimated that if an outbreak occurs in an elderly home, thousands of elderly people may die, and "in the worst case, there may be 10,000 to 20,000 elderly people (death)."



Regarding the government's introduction of a "vaccine passport", he believes that it is semi-compulsive, but there is no way to do it. "Every point must be used to return to a reasonable space." Liu Yulong also said that he is happy with the government's goal of proposing a 90% vaccination rate. , but believes that the target should be based on the population of Hong Kong.

Based on the Hong Kong population of 7.394 million in 2021, a 90% vaccination rate means at least 6.65 million people will be vaccinated for the first time; however, if calculated based on the number of "vaccinable population", that is, 7.15 million people, at least 6.43 million people will need to be vaccinated It is considered "attainment", with a difference of about 220,000 people.

Epidemic | The 36-year-old male sergeant of the General Police Force was diagnosed with the disease for the first time. He visited Kwai Chung Village to visit his family and a total of 5 policemen contracted the virus

[12:28] The police said that a 36-year-old male sergeant stationed at the police headquarters was initially diagnosed. He visited his family living in Kwai Chung Village on January 20 and was arranged for virus testing. Yesterday (28) Confirmed positive.

His last day of work was January 19.

Epidemic|Chen Zhaoshi expects that the epidemic has not peaked yet and does not agree that Kwai Chung Village residents queuing up for testing increases the risk

[11:55] The fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong has spread rapidly in the community, and there have been more than 100 confirmed cases in the past few days.

The Secretary for Food and Health, Sophia Chan, said in an exclusive interview with TV that the current trend of the epidemic has not been estimated, and the number of cases may not have peaked.

Due to the high transmissibility of the mutated virus strain Omicron, the authorities expect that there may be multiple cases in a short period of time. There are already plans to deal with the fifth wave of the epidemic. If the existing quarantine facilities, including the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center and Quarantine Hotels, When overwhelmed, it needs to be replaced by home quarantine.

Kwai Chung Village added 17 more people infected, the cumulative number of infected people in the village is expected to increase to 413

[11:36] According to the news, there were 17 new preliminary positive cases in Kwai Chung Village today, 10 of which involved Yat Kwai Building, 5 Ying Kwai Building, and 2 Xia Kwai Building.

No positive test case for Hung Hom siege operation

[08:49] No. 23-35H Ma Tau Wai Road and No. 9-31 Man Yu Street, Hung Hom, LONGi Building, Block D, was closed last night. The government announced that the operation was completed at about 8:30 this morning.

As of 11:00 last night, about 220 residents had been tested and no positive test cases were found.

The government sent staff to visit about 100 households, of which about 10 households were not answered during the process. The government called for contacting the government as soon as possible.

From about 7 a.m. today, residents can leave through designated exits after presenting their negative test results.

Ying Kwai House and Ha Kwai House will be unblocked

[08:45] As for Kwai Chung Village, where the epidemic broke out, Ying Kwai House and Xia Kwai House have been enclosed for testing since January 22 and 24 respectively.

As of yesterday, a total of 13,526 people had been tested in Yingkui Building, of which 59 confirmed cases were found. On Wednesday (26th), the siege was extended until early.

As for Xia Kwai House, as of yesterday, a total of about 9,660 people have been tested, of which 16 cases have been reported.

The government indicated that it will announce the formal revocation of Ying Kwai House and Xia Kwai House separately.

▼1.28 Yat Kwai Building, Kwai Chung Village, will be released after one-week quarantine ▼


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No positive test cases in Tai Yuen Building, Tsuen Wan

[08:34] 75 people in Tai Yuan Building (excluding underground shops), No. 77-83 Tai Pa Street, Tsuen Wan, were tested, and there was no positive test case. 7 of the 45 households did not answer the door.

The government pointed out that households who did not respond include those who may have been quarantined or isolated, and some units may also be vacant. The government does not have detailed information in this regard and will take measures to follow up.

On January 28), the government issued a restriction and inspection announcement and a mandatory inspection announcement on Tai Yuen Building (excluding underground shops) at 77-83 Tai Pa Street, Tsuen Wan.

(Government photo)

▼January 28 Mandatory testing list▼


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▼1.28 Long queues at the playground inspection point at Mulin Street, Wong Tai Sin▼


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▼1.28 Enclosure inspection of Longji Building in Ma Tau Wai▼


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▼1.28 Enclosure inspection of Taiyuan Building, Taiba Street, Tsuen Wan▼


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Return to Hong Kong for 14-day hotel inspection and 7-day home inspection Labour Department: Foreign domestic helpers start their services and start paying

[07:00] The government announced on Thursday (27th) that starting from February 5th, the number of days for overseas arrivals to stay in hotels for mandatory quarantine will be shortened to 14 days, and the other 7 days will be monitored at home.

The Labour Department said yesterday (28th) on the quarantine measures for foreign domestic helpers that the Employment Ordinance does not provide for the work arrangements of foreign domestic helpers during the period of self-monitoring. After completing the compulsory isolation for 14 days, the self-monitoring of foreign domestic helpers can be done at the employer's home for the remaining 7 days. Completed, or suggest the employer to arrange another non-designated quarantine hotel, and the salary can be based on the day when the foreign domestic helper officially provides service. Employers are encouraged to be compassionate and flexible.

Some employment associations are concerned that not every domestic helper's home can provide an independent space for foreign domestic helpers to isolate, which may pose certain safety risks. It is also difficult to ensure that foreign domestic helpers can be completely independent of work during home isolation. unfair.

It is suggested that the domestic helper should negotiate the entire quarantine arrangement through the intermediary before the foreign domestic helper arrives in Hong Kong.

Some industries also pointed out that when FDHs live in the employer's home, their salaries should be calculated accordingly.

▼January 28 Mandatory testing list▼


Compulsory testing | 40 places on the list include McDonald's in New Town Plaza, Far East Financial Center in Hong Kong

[01:43] There were 115 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong on Friday. The Food and Health Bureau issued a mandatory inspection announcement in the early morning of Saturday. A total of 40 designated places were included in the mandatory inspection list.

Among them, there are 10 restaurants, including McDonald's in Ping Shek Village and Shatin New Town Plaza, and two restaurants in the core business district of Hong Kong Island include Far East Financial Centre Hong Kong Land and Central International Financial Centre Isola Bar & Grill. Mandatory testing is required for more than one hour.

There are a total of 16 residential buildings on the list, and Kwai Chung is the most affected area, including two in Tai Wo Hau Estate, four in Kwai Fong, Tsuen Wan and Sham Tseng; Yat Tung (1) Village in Tung Chung and Rich Yee Garden in Siu Sai Wan There are also two buildings each, and the 1st Empress Garden in Sheung Wan was also included in the list of compulsory inspections.

Mandatory testing is required for those who have been present for more than two hours on a specified date.

▼The building where the confirmed cases lived on January 28▼


Diagnosed Building|Tai Wo Hau Village Re-infected Hung Hom Lung Kee Building Female Patient Visited King's Landing

[00:01] The new crown pneumonia epidemic is severe, and there are 115 new cases in Hong Kong in a single day.

The Department of Health updated the list of buildings of confirmed cases. Among them, Tai Wo Hau Village added 6 new cases in a single day, and Fu Ya Building was added to the list, while another building in Tsz Wan Shan, Wong Tai Sin was recruited.

Wong Tai Sin Choi Wan (1) Village Chief Po House updated 19 new confirmed cases in a single day.

Today's list also includes many old buildings over 50 years old, such as Golden Bridge Landmark in Kwun Tong, On Shun Building, 220 Keelung Street in Sham Shui Po, and 336 Portland Street in Mong Kok.

According to past reports, there are many subdivided apartments in Jinqiao Mansion.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor January 27

▼1.28 Wong Tai Sin is now full of people in Chongshan shopping mall and many diners have been diagnosed ▼


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Yesterday's overview: Epidemic.

1.28|An additional 115 cases of over 100 DSE English oral exams have been cancelled for 6 consecutive days

Epidemic | Kwai Chung Village is approaching 400 cases of girls living in Tsuen Wan and frequenting the Bayi Peninsula, the source of which is unknown

Epidemic | 6 additional cases of unsourced upstairs group with car delivery man suspected of taking Omicron in Taihe Village

Yuen Xuan College and Li Yin Yiu Middle School recorded at least 15 cases involving students living in Kwai Chung Village

Epidemic outbreak in Kwai Chung Village | The Federation of Trade Unions received 70 requests for help a week. The residents were deducted from their employers' wages and placed on unpaid leave

Epidemic | Tseung Kwan O Taoist Federation Yuan Xuan College No. 3 Middle School recruited a total of 9 students and 1 staff

Closures|Ma Tau Wai Road Lung Kee Building Block D, Tsuen Wan Tai Yuen Building Enclosure Inspection

New Coronary Pneumonia|Hospital Authority Expects to Hire 400 Part-time Nurses

Vaccine Pass|The QR code of the customer's needle card needs to be retained at the restaurant, and the QR code needs to be handed over to the government for the outbreak on the 31st

Epidemic | Yuan Guoyong advocates that the vaccine pass be extended to the MTR and buses, etc. There are penalties for no-injection rides

Yikui Building is now unsealed Xu Shuchang: It is reasonable to expect that there are 90 communication chains in the community during the downward trend

Epidemic | Shatin Che Kung Temple is open during the New Year's Day, the second Che Kung Festival of the Chinese New Year will be held "closed door"

Compulsory testing | 26 places on the list, including Caiyun (1) Village, the whole village of Bokang Village Sanxia sewage samples were positive

There are positive sewage samples in Yuen Long, and the Civil Affairs Department distributes rapid test kits to relevant households

Discovery Bay Sewage Sample Positive Material Has Invisible Symptoms The Civil Affairs Department will distribute rapid test kits to residents

Inventory swept away

News: HKEAA intends to cancel the English speaking test of the HKDSE and will explain the details at 4 pm today

DSE English Oral Exam Cancelled Sports Music Internship Exam Postponed Examination and Assessment Authority: Epidemic is like a tsunami

The government further extends the suspension of the cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas, cancels the high seas tour in February, arranges a full refund

From February 5, the hotel quarantine period for arrivals in Hong Kong will be reduced to 14 days and then self-monitored for 7 days

MTR awards cleaners 800 to 1200 yuan per month to evaluate the cleanliness of stations, which will be implemented in February

Rat Killing Order | Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department pays 10,000 to 30,000 yuan to sell hamster pet shop according to the area, can apply from Saturday

Air pollution|Concentrations of many pollutants rebound under the epidemic, ozone concentration is the second highest in 10 years

▼1.28 10 teachers and students of Tseung Kwan O Yuan Xuan College No. 3 Middle School were diagnosed ▼


Closed districts | Block D of Lung Kee Building, Ma Tau Wai Road, Tai Yuen Building, Tsuen Wan, the outbreak in Kwai Chung Village was sealed and tested | The Federation of Trade Unions received 70 requests for help a week. The residents were deducted from their wages by their employers and put on unpaid leave. MTR and buses, etc. without injections, there will be penalties for the epidemic | Kwai Chung Village has accumulatively approached 400 cases of girls living in Tsuen Wan, and the source of girls who often visit the Bayi Peninsula is unknown. Yuan Xuan College and Li Yin Yiu Middle School are suspected of outbreaks. At least 15 cases have been recorded involving students living in Kwai Chung Village Epidemic | 6 additional cases of unsourced upstairs group with car delivery man suspected of bringing Omicron to Taihe Village Epidemic | Sha Tin Che Kung Temple is open during the New Year’s Day, the second Che Kung Festival is open for signature “closed door” for the unblocking of Changbo Building in Caiyun No. 1 Village Resident Approval The authorities arranged to make a sudden change to the landing test last night. The government extended the suspension of the cruise ship and the Ocean Spectrum canceled the high sea cruise in February.

Source: hk1

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