Hong Kong's new crown pneumonia epidemic is severe, and New Year's gatherings have begun to break out. Yesterday, the third day of the new year (3rd) added 121 local confirmed cases, of which 27%, or 33 cases, had an unknown source of infection, a fifth single-day high.
The initial number of positive cases reached 160. If the total (including imported cases) exceeds 164 on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year (4th), it will break the record set on January 27 and set a new single-day high in the two years since the epidemic.
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, pointed out yesterday that he believes that many transmission chains in the community have not yet been discovered. Even more, it will be a burden on medical facilities.
She also pointed out that seeing the reunion dinner groups began to appear, and some of the whole family were diagnosed with the disease, she said, "I can't count how many, because there are not many."
▼February 3rd Compulsory Testing List▼
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[17:38] Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that this wave of the epidemic is the worst case in the two-year fight against the epidemic. At present, there are over 100 local infection cases every day, and the number of cases of unknown origin is increasing, from 30 cases last Thursday to 220 cases now There is no source, it is distributed in various districts, involving different industries and positions. It is found that OMICORN is particularly strong in the home and close-knit workplaces. Environmental factors also cause rapid transmission. Many residences have horizontal and vertical transmission, which is different from vertical units in the past. evacuate.
Some non-building structures or plumbing problems.
In addition, 28 of the 75 sewage samples were positive.
[17:15] Dr. Liu Jiaxian said that at present, the most important thing is to receive new crown patients. The four museums of the first department can accept about 1,000 people, the Hong Kong infection center has about 800 beds, and the major hospitals together have 1,200 first-line beds. We are actively opening more than 600 second-line hospital beds. At present, most of the patients admitted to the hospital have mild symptoms or even no symptoms. The discharge conditions were changed earlier, and I hope that more patients can be discharged safely. The beds will be vacated to receive new patients, and I hope to maintain services as much as possible, such as surgery. I hope to maintain the procedure of hospital admission as much as possible. It is still being done at present, but it is not optimistic. Many cases require more and more manpower. It is good that non-emergency services may be affected in the future. I hope the public will forgive and accept it.
[17:00] Several HA staff have confirmed and preliminary confirmed diagnoses, including a patient service assistant at United Hospital, a patient assistant at Haven of Hope, a phlebotomist at Tseung Kwan O Hospital, a cleaning operation assistant at Princess Margaret Hospital, and a nurse at Caritas Hospital. . The outsourced staff in charge of patient support in Yan Chai Hospital, the information desk of Tin Shui Wai Hospital, and the clerks of Castle Peak Hospital have all been confirmed or initially confirmed. The hospital infection control team has conducted follow-up investigations. The relevant people have good epidemic prevention equipment, all cleaning and disinfection, 16 medical staff Personnel are listed as close contacts.
Between 30 and 40 medical staff are currently infected or under quarantine.
In addition, the Children's Hospital received a notification from the Center for Health Protection that a 7-month-old baby girl and her mother were diagnosed on January 26 (case 14361). The teacher sees that the patient is not wearing eye protection and is listed as a close contact.
Dr. Liu Jiaxian, Chief Administrative Manager (Quality and Standards) of the Hospital Authority, said that he once again reminded colleagues that there are different transmission chains in the severe epidemic community. When seeing patients, they should take adequate precautions according to the risks, wear protective equipment, and hope that colleagues should minimize activities and cross-family gatherings , avoid eating with colleagues.
[16:55] After the evacuation of Units 20 and 21 of Xingping Building in Daxing Village, it was found that there were more cases. Some cases were found in the quarantine center, and there were more cases in closed areas, involving 14 units and 26 citizens. All units 19 and 42 must be evacuated, and some units on the 9th and 10th floors surrounding the confirmed units must be evacuated.
In addition, some parts of Kwai Huan Building have been evacuated before, and now the 06 units above the 22nd floor will also be evacuated.
[16:50] There are no source cases involving site workers, including the Fo Tan MTR site, Tai Wai project, Argyle Street CLP project, and How Ming Street site redevelopment project. Two cases may have spread.
In addition, there are cases in Yuen Long Plaza Niujiao, 2 people are staff members, I hope that citizens who have been there will be tested.
[16:45] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that there were 59 cases of unknown origin today, and another 195 were initially confirmed.
The residences of the cases of unknown origin are concentrated in Sham Shui Po District, including Yi Kuk Street, Tai Nan Street, Pei Ho Street, Nam Cheong Village, Apliu Street, Tung Shing Building, Keelung Street, Fuk Wah Street, Fuk Wing Street, etc.
In addition, there are cases in the 14th district of Discovery Bay, while on Hong Kong Island, there are 1 Queen's Garden in Sheung Wan, 2 Grand Promenade Bay and Stanley Street.
A confirmed case was also recorded in Jinping Building, Pingzhou, an outlying island.
[16:35] Xu Lejian, director of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that the epidemic situation in Japan was not optimistic in the past few days. The number of local cases exceeded 100 every day, and the number continued to rise. Yesterday went to 124 cases, and today there are 130 local cases, and the daily number is unknown. The proportion of cases has dropped from less than 10% in early January to close to 20% to 30% a few days ago. Today, the proportion of unknown cases has risen to 45%. The cumulative number of cases with unknown origins has reached nearly 220, indicating that the number of unknown cases has been unknown in recent days. In some cases, the same original source group has been transmitted for at least more than one generation, and it is considered that it is difficult to find the invisible source of transmission.
The vertical and horizontal transmission of Omicorn is strong. It is worth noting that Omicorn is transmitted vertically and horizontally in buildings. The first vertical transmission was reported on January 9. So far, there have been 20 vertical or horizontal transmission incidents and evacuations in large and small buildings.
More than 15 people in Hing Ping House, Tai Hing Village, Tuen Mun infected with the virus
[16:12] The government announced today (4th) that another preliminary positive test case was found in Hing Ping House, Tai Hing Village, Tuen Mun, during the enclosure testing operation yesterday. So far, more than 15 positive test cases or preliminary positive test cases have been recorded.
The authorities have decided to extend the enclosure operation at Xingping Building until tomorrow, with the goal of completing the operation at about 8:30 a.m. tomorrow (5th).
Those who have visited Hing Ping House for more than two hours in the past two weeks are also required to undergo testing on today, February 5, February 6, February 7 and February 10 according to the mandatory testing announcement issued earlier.
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[13:23] News: Xingping Building, Taixing Village, Tuen Mun, was closed for testing last night. 2,735 residents underwent forced inspection and at least 12 Chuyang cases were found. , It is reported that the government may directly enclose Xingping Building for at least three to four days to cut off the chain of transmission.
Epidemic｜News: At least 200 more cases today, more than 80 sources still under investigation, a doubling from yesterday
[11:49] The epidemic of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong is severe, and the number of local cases has risen recently. Yesterday, the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced that the initial positive cases reached 160.
The source said that as of last night, there were 131 new confirmed cases, of which 129 were local cases. Only 45 cases had their source identified, and at least 84 were still under investigation.
In addition, there are currently 110 preliminary positive cases.
[11:22] Last night, the government sealed off Fuchang Court, Guichang Court and Rongchang Court, Fortune Plaza, No. 4 On Chi Road, Tai Po, during which about 1 200 residents were tested. Among them, five preliminary positive test cases and A case with an inconclusive test result.
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange follow-up.
[10:11] In response to the government’s announcement to implement special work arrangements for government employees, the Highways Department said today (4th) that during the implementation of the special work arrangements, it will continue to provide necessary and emergency maintenance services for public roads, including daily road inspections on expressways and emergency road maintenance, and will arrange for the contractor to continue to strengthen the cleaning of the handrails of the footbridges, tunnels and escalators, as well as the buttons of the elevators.
The arrangement will be implemented until further notice.
[09:01] The Correctional Services Department said today (4th) that it received a notification from the Centre for Health Protection last night that a confirmed citizen had visited Pik Uk Correctional Institution several times from January 13 to 28 prisoners.
Pik Uk Correctional Institution Visiting Room facilities will be closed today for thorough cleaning and disinfection.
The department will also arrange for relevant correctional officers and inmates to undergo testing.
▼On February 4th, citizens waited in a long queue at the testing station in Liyuan Village▼
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[08:43] Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution learned yesterday (3rd) night that a correctional officer was initially diagnosed.
The correctional officer was tested for the virus yesterday due to a recent contact with relatives and friends, and was notified of the initial diagnosis on the same evening.
The individual is currently in isolation at home, awaiting admission to hospital.
He has no recent travel history and wears a surgical mask at work.
He has been having his body temperature checked while at work, and his body temperature is normal, and he has no symptoms of discomfort.
The colleague who is co-working with the officer is asymptomatic at present. The Correctional Services Department has contacted the CHP and followed up on its recommendations, including arranging for virus tests for staff and inmates in the institution, and thoroughly cleaning the premises. and disinfection.
Therefore, the visitation service of Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution is suspended today (February 4) until further notice.
Compulsory testing | 49 additional H&M locations in Causeway Bay on the list, suspected employees who were diagnosed with the disease returned for 9 consecutive days before and after the New Year
[08:13] According to the news, as of 11:00 p.m. yesterday, a total of 207 new confirmed cases were reported in Hong Kong.
[04:14] There were 142 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong on the third day of the new year (3rd), 33 of which were of unknown origin, setting a new high for the fifth wave of the epidemic.
The government included 49 specified places in the mandatory testing notice early this morning (4th), of which 48 were related to 19 local cases, 20 cases related to earlier cases, and one preliminary positive test case.
On the list, 27 are residential or commercial buildings, 20 are restaurants, and the remaining one is H&M, Causeway Bay Hang Lung Centre.
In terms of districts, Shatin District accounts for the largest number of places on the list, with a total of 10, and the rest are scattered in various districts in Hong Kong, including Shatin City One, Tam Tsai San Ge, Sha Tin Plaza, Kowloon Bay Amoy Shopping Centre Tai Hing and Tsuen Xintiandi Lo Mak Kee Wait.
Causeway Bay Hang Lung Center H&M is included in the list of mandatory testing. The days are from January 24 to the first day of the new year (February 1), a total of 9 days. People who have visited between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. every day are required to be tested.
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Civil servants WFH work from home to expand affected services overview Inland Revenue Department: Tax payment cannot be postponed
[03:01] The Hong Kong government announced yesterday on the third day of the Lunar New Year (3rd) that in response to the severe and worsening trend of the epidemic, it is necessary to take further measures. Policy bureaus and departments will expand special work arrangements starting from today (4th). Except for those who provide emergency and essential public services and are involved in epidemic prevention and control, other government employees try to stay at home to work WFH until the 11th of this month.
Many departments have announced that their services will be reduced from today, including the Inland Revenue Department. However, due to tax payment, objection and postponement of applications for provisional tax payment, submission of tax returns or other information, etc., the bureau can handle matters without social contact. The deadline will not be extended.
Inland Revenue will scale back services while civil servants expand WFH, but remind taxpayers that tax payments cannot be postponed.
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▼The building where the confirmed cases lived on February 3▼
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Diagnosed Building｜Patient Residence 77 Building, Regal Garden, Cuizhu Garden and other 4 buildings without source cases
February 4th [01:40] Hong Kong's new crown pneumonia epidemic is severe. On Thursday, the third day of the lunar year (3rd), 142 new confirmed cases were reported, of which 121 were local patients.
The Department of Health updated the information on the confirmed cases late Thursday night, and the group of local patients lived in 77 buildings.
Among the districts, Wong Tai Sin has the most severe epidemic, with 24 new cases in a single day, 11 of whom live in Ming Lai Building, Choi Wan (2) Village, 3 new cases in Taihu Villa, 10 in Tai Po, and 2 new cases in many buildings.
Among them, two luxury residences in Braemar Hill Gardens in North Point, 12 in Park Island, No. 6 Park Garden at Tai Hang Drive, and seven in Discovery Park, are the first to be included in the list during the current wave of epidemics.
The Department of Health has updated the number of cases of unknown origin, two more than when it was announced on Thursday afternoon, reaching 33 cases. Four more buildings were added to the list after the revision. Among them, two people were infected at Liren Court, Regal Gardens, Shatin, and Tongyuan, Chuyuan North Village, Wong Tai Sin. There are three confirmed cases in the building, one each at Block 14, Cuizhu Garden, Wong Tai Sin, and one case each at Mei Wah Building, No. 2-4, Heung Shing Street, Tsuen Wan.
Epidemic ｜ Outsourced security guard of Meilin Village, Tai Wai was diagnosed and responsible for night work in the lobby of Mei Yang Building
[00:43] The day before yesterday (2nd) afternoon, the Housing Department learned that an outsourced security guard working at Mei Yeung House, Mei Lam Estate, Tai Wai, was diagnosed with COVID-19. She is now receiving treatment in the hospital.
▼On February 3, the enclosure inspection of Xingping Building, Taixing Village, Tuen Mun▼
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▼On February 3, the enclosure inspection of Fuchang Court, Guichang Court and Rongchang Court in Tai Po Fortune Center▼
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Carrie Lam announced the details of the "Vaccine Pass".
▼On the third day of the Lunar New Year on February 3, "Chikou" residents of Shatin and Tai Wai will be tested▼
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▼On February 3, the building where the confirmed cases of unknown origin lived▼
Yesterday's overview: Epidemic.
2.3｜On the third day of the beginning of the year, 33 cases of unknown origin reached a new high. Government research and tightening restrictions on gatherings
01 News: Leung Wing-en, Deputy Commissioner of the Labour Department, has been diagnosed and has not seen the senior management of the Labour and Welfare Bureau recently.
160 newly diagnosed cases emerged in the group dinner group, Ma On Shan Times Bingshi, Jordan's new restaurant broke out
31 confirmed cases without source
Science Park, Landmark and other 6 cleaners diagnosed with two leading street paper patients were not found
Two infected students went to the Kowloon School Clinic of the Department of Health to be closed for disinfection on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year
Epidemic ｜ NWFB Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus has a confirmed stationmaster, and the stationmaster's room is enclosed and disinfected
Hung Hom market fish stall "Aftertaste Xianyu" two employees called for the market to close early at 6 pm for disinfection
On the third day of the beginning of the year, the two districts were forced to inspect the 3rd building of Taipu Changyun Center. The sewage was positive in Xingping Building, Daxing Village.
New Crown Vaccine | Vaccination Center Reopens Kwai Chung Village Residents Get First Shots After Epidemic: Hope to Go Around
Epidemic | Nie Dequan: Vaccination is the necessary and best way to protect yourself when the fifth wave of the epidemic worsens
New crown vaccine | Hong Kong University experts call on the elderly to catch the last bus: there is no way to protect the elderly better than vaccination
Chiguchi｜Citizens are not afraid of the epidemic, and they dispatch N95 and double masks to pray for blessings according to gods: Che Gong is watching
Vaccine Pass | Chronically ill patients say doctors advise against giving injections
It is recommended to provide another incentive for the elderly to have injections Liang Zichao: additional payment of fruit money to exempt institutional fees
Epidemic ｜ Food and Health Bureau tightens restrictions on gatherings, expands the number of places to be tested and doubles to 200,000 per day
▼The fifth wave of the epidemic is an unforgettable golden sentence▼
Epidemic | Carrie Lam visits medical care and testing contractors are making every effort to prepare for the launch of the vaccine pass at the end of this month
Epidemic｜Chen Zhaoshi said that the fifth wave of the epidemic has not gotten out of control and talks about "Hongmen Banquet": there are no loopholes in epidemic prevention work
Ma Wan sewage samples tested positive for residents in Park Island and Park Lane Gardens area
Viruses detected in sewage from multiple districts, Chen Jizhi and other three bureaus sent rapid test reagents to districts
WFH｜Hong Kong government suspends non-essential public services and expands work-from-home arrangements for civil servants from Thursday to 2.11
Epidemic | Legislative Council arranges staff WFH to change video meeting Leung Mei-fen advocates 5 measures to fight the epidemic
Compulsory inspection | 68 places were included in the 1.20 after they went to Shatin New City and Town Hall to be inspected
Cui Junming: The two new coronavirus oral drugs are effective against the variant virus, and patients with kidney and liver should take it carefully
Year of the Tiger | New Year's Eve Horses' first closed-door race with zero entry in 11 races with a bet of 1.863 billion yuan
▼On the third day of the new year on February 3, citizens will go to the community vaccination center to get vaccinated▼
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▼On February 3rd, the third day of the new year, "Chikou", good believers went to Chegong Temple to pray ▼
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epidemic.
2.3｜On the third day of the first year, 33 cases of unknown origin have reached a new high. Government research has tightened restrictions on gatherings and closed areas. Liver patients are advised to take it with care and then provide incentives for the elderly to get injections Worship God, dispatch N95, double masks and pray for blessings: Che Gong sees the new crown vaccine | Vaccination center reopens Kwai Chung Village after the outbreak of the first injection: hope to go around the epidemic | NWFB Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminal has a confirmed station master's office Enclosed and disinfected Hung Hom market fish stall "Aftertaste Fresh Fish" Two employees called the market to close early at 6 p.m. Disinfection without source confirmed 31 cases of Braemar Hill Garden and City Garden on the list. Ma On Shan Times Bingshi, Jordan Xinxin Restaurant Outbreak Science Park, Landmark and other 6 cleaners were diagnosed with two leading street paper patients but they were not found WFH | Pass | Chronically ill patients say that doctors advise against giving injections, pointing out that multiple parties refuse to issue exemption certificates. Year of the Tiger 3 Xingping Building in Daxing Village, Xingping Village, Xingping Village with Positive Sewage in Xiamen | The Food and Health Bureau has tightened the gathering restriction order and expanded the number of inspections in the listed premises to double to 200,000 per day. high level
