The epidemic continues in Hong Kong. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported 351 new positive cases today (5th), among the 343 local cases, a new high since the epidemic in more than two years.
Most involved Omicron variants; 24 cases were suspected to be Delta variants.
More than 180 new cases are related to earlier cases, and another 161 cases are under investigation.
In addition, a total of five buildings in the three districts of Sham Shui Po, Tuen Mun, and Tseung Kwan O experienced vertical or horizontal transmission, and some residents of the units had to evacuate.
Among the 351 new cases, 343 were local cases, most of the cases involving the variant virus were Omicron, and another 24 cases had the L452R variant strain, which was suspected to be involved in the Delta variant virus.
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, pointed out that there are more than 180 new cases, which are known to be related to other cases, and another 161 cases are under investigation, and it is believed that some of them are also related to other cases. .
In addition, 200 new preliminary positive cases were added today.
Among the 343 new local cases today (5th), most of them are related to Omicron variant virus; 24 cases are suspected to be related to Delta variant virus.
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Xingping Building in Daxing Village is suspected of vertical transmission
In Hing Ping House, Tai Hing Estate, Tuen Mun, which was closed for testing yesterday, another confirmed case was found in 29 units.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that since two 29-unit units in Xingping Building are affected, all 29-unit residents will be evacuated.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the cases found in Xingping Building on the 3rd had a cluster of units and blocks. Some residents had been evacuated last night. However, new cases were found in the enclosure test yesterday, so all 29 units had to be evacuated.
▼On February 4th, residents of Xingpinglou, Daxing Village, took care of their pets with relatives and friends▼
Suspected vertical transmission or horizontal building address:
1. Unit 29, Hing Ping House, Tai Hing Estate, Tuen Mun
2. Units A and C, 104 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po
3. Unit 08, 39- Units 08 and 09 on the 40th floor
4. Unit 06 and 10/F, Po Ning House, Po Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O
5. Unit 32, 5-12/F, Leung Chi House, Leung King Estate, Tuen Mun
Buildings in Tuen Mun, Sham Shui Po and Tseung Kwan O must be evacuated
In addition, four buildings are also suspected of transmission.
In Xiu Tai House, Fu Tai Village, also located in Tuen Mun, residents of Unit 08 were also diagnosed.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that someone has been sent to Xiutai Building to understand, and it is recommended to evacuate the residents of Unit 08 of Unit 08 on the 1st to 10th floors, and the residents of Units 08 and 09 on the 39th to 40th floors.
Some 32 units in Leung Chi Building, Leung King Estate, Tuen Mun are affected, and 32 units on the 5th to 12th floors must be evacuated.
▼On February 4th, residents of Building No. 104, Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po, were evacuated▼
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Two positive cases were found in Unit C of Building No. 104 Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po. Since Units A and C share a patio, the residents of Units A and C in the building must evacuate.
There were also positive cases in Unit 06 and the 10th floor of Po Ning Building, Po Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O. Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the Department of Health sent someone to the scene to investigate.
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