The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong is getting more and more serious. Yesterday (5th), 351 new confirmed cases were reported, of which 343 were local infections, setting a new record for the largest number of confirmed cases in a single day since the outbreak of the epidemic two years ago. The preliminary number of confirmed cases is also about 200 , also hit a new high since the outbreak.
Chen Zhaoshi, Secretary for Food and Health, said yesterday afternoon that the results of sewage monitoring showed that the epidemic was spreading in various districts, with vertical or horizontal transmission in some residential buildings, and the situation was extremely worrying.
Coupled with public participation in festival activities and social contacts, new clusters of infections will be triggered. It is expected that the number of cases in Hong Kong will increase exponentially in the short term.
She continued that the authorities have drawn up contingency plans, including converting the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center into a community isolation facility as soon as next week, specifically for patients with mild symptoms and asymptomatic infections.
The authorities will also launch a home quarantine arrangement called "STAY HOME SAFE".
She also predicted that if the facilities in Penny's Bay are not enough, very low-risk asymptomatic patients or home isolation.
[16:54] Liu Jiaxian, Chief Administrative Manager (Quality and Standards) of the Hospital Authority, said that the condition of case 13400 is still in critical condition, and an additional 84-year-old chronically ill patient (case 14814) is in serious condition, while the others are still stable.
He appealed to the elderly, chronically ill patients and those in nursing homes to get injections as soon as possible.
[16:41] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, announced that there were 342 new positive cases today, all of which were local patients.
Among them, local suspected DELTA accounted for 20 cases, and the others were mostly Omicorn.
There are currently about 100 related to other cases, and other related investigations are underway.
Mainly distributed in Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun, Yau Tsim Mong, Kowloon City and so on.
She pointed out that many patients have gone to many gatherings during the Spring Festival, and it is expected that because of Chinese traditions, they have dinners to celebrate the New Year. Some patients have been to Chegong Temple, Baolian Temple, etc. "I'm so worried about the spread!"
Zhang said that a 93-year-old female elderly at Pak Lok Home for the Elderly at Un Chau Street was diagnosed with the disease. She did not have any injections, and about 30 elderly people and 7 employees were required to be quarantined; Tseung Kwan O Po Lam Village Salvation Army Po Lam Home for the Elderly also had a resident who tested positive; There are 2 confirmed cases and 2 early positives in the Shengkang Park of the Hong Kong Bright Energy Association in Homantin, such as kitchens and nurses.
Buildings: Two units 07 in Mei Shek House, Shek Mun Estate, Shatin were confirmed to be confirmed cases, and staff from the Department of Health have visited the site.
There must be several units in Hing Tai Building, Tai Hing Village, Tuen Mun, and the distribution is very scattered. Two units on the 06th floor and two units on the 10th floor will be checked for vertical and horizontal transmission, and quarantine will be required.
A total of 11 people in the Hazrat Siddique Akbar Society Muslim monastery in Sham Shui Po have been diagnosed with the virus, including one in Chuyang; a total of 13 staff members at the Yuen Long Plaza have been diagnosed with the virus, including cleaners, security guards, sales staff, and restaurant workers.
▼Sham Shui Po Muslim monastery outbreak on February 2▼
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[16:38] Lin Wenjian continued to point out that due to the increase in a large number of cases, it has been announced recently that if the number of beds in public hospitals is insufficient, the Phase 1 and 2 of the Penny's Bay Quarantine Center will be gradually vacated for some eligible patients of the Hospital Authority. Currently, preparations are in full swing, including how to transfer close contacts to home quarantine.
He once again appealed to the public to fight the epidemic, including the vaccination rate of the elderly. Currently, 22% of people over the age of 80 get two shots of the left, and only 50% of those aged 70 to 80 get two shots. It is not far from meeting the protection requirements. The family took them for injections.
He pointed out that there are a lot of cross-family gatherings this time, and they will intensify during the Chinese New Year. He hopes that gatherings will be greatly reduced.
[16:33] The director of the Department of Health, Dr. Lim Wenjian, said at a press conference on the epidemic that the epidemic situation is very critical, with more than 300 additional cases today.
He pointed out that in the past two weeks, there have been 1,921 cases, of which there have been more than 320 cases without source, and more than 80% are omicron.
The fifth wave of the epidemic was caused by the Silka Seaview Hotel in Hong Kong and the hamster group. It was confirmed that there were 768 cases caused by Silka and 84 cases in the hamster group. There are still cases in the two groups.
He pointed out that the community transmission chain has three figures, many of which are cross-family gatherings recently, and more than 24 buildings have vertical transmission.
▼On February 6th, a dragon appeared at the Fubitai Vaccination Center at the Yenlang Stadium▼
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[16:30] RTHK stated that a staff member working in the office on the 21st floor of the Commercial Centre, No. 1 Mong Kok Road, was initially diagnosed with COVID-19.
The employee wears a mask during work and does not need to contact the public during his daily work.
The last day to work is February 4th.
RTHK has arranged for thorough cleaning and disinfection at relevant places, and is in close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection to follow up as appropriate.
[13:59] It is reported that there are at least 140 more cases of Chuyang today.
According to reports earlier today, the newly added Chuyang cases may include the Assistant Investigation Officer of the ICAC Enforcement Office and a person who had worked in the IKEA Shatin store, as well as residents of several buildings in Sun Chui Village in Sha Tin and Tai Hing Village in Tuen Mun.
Earlier news also said that there were about 340 new confirmed cases today, again approaching a new single-day high since the epidemic. It was also two consecutive days of more than 300 single-day cases, most of which were local infections.
Epidemic ｜ Citizens queuing up for testing in Yuen Long Plaza with the outbreak of the epidemic for more than 2 hours
[13:40] The epidemic has spread to Yuen Long Plaza, and staff in the Chaoguan and Niujiao in the mall have tested positive. The authorities recommend that the entire mall be closed for disinfection, and citizens who have visited the mall must also undergo compulsory testing.
At 10:00 this morning, there was already a long queue at the Yuen Long East Community Hall Testing Center. The queue was 200 to 300 meters long. Some citizens complained about the government's arrangement in the queue, and some citizens brought their own plastic chairs and waited on the bitterly cold street. Get tested.
▼On February 6, Yuen Long Guang continued to be closed for disinfection▼
2.6 The epidemic spread to Yuen Long, and there were long queues at the testing centers in the area:
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Caiyuan suddenly cut off the cabbage and soared to $28 jin. The must-choice chrysanthemum and bean sprouts are out of stock | Epidemic
[13:35] The Holiday Inn Express Luohu, where more than 100 Hong Kong-China-Hong Kong cross-border drivers stayed, was suspected of having a confirmed driver staying in the hotel. The hotel must be quarantined, the driver could not leave the room, and the delivery could not be carried out, resulting in a large number of fresh products such as vegetables supplied to Hong Kong etc. affected.
Due to the sudden cut off of the source of vegetables, the prices of food stalls in Hong Kong have skyrocketed. The price of choy sum in Tsuen Wan Market today (6th) is more expensive than that during the Lunar New Year period. , but popular hot pot dishes such as chrysanthemum and bean sprouts are out of stock.
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[13:06] An ICAC spokesperson said that it was informed that an Assistant Investigation Officer of the Enforcement Division was initially diagnosed yesterday and is awaiting the CHP's confirmation of the case and further instructions.
The ICAC stated that the officer was working in the ICAC Building in North Point. The last time he returned to the office was on January 28. He wore a mask and complied with relevant epidemic prevention measures at work.
In the 14 days before his initial diagnosis, he had no contact with the public while on duty.
The ICAC has arranged for comprehensive cleaning and disinfection of the relevant areas of the ICAC building in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection.
ICAC officers who have contact with the Assistant Investigation Officer and who work at the same level will also be tested for the virus in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection, and will work from home while waiting for the test results.
The ICAC has deployed manpower to ensure that services are not affected.
The assistant investigation officer of the ICAC has initially confirmed that the North Point headquarters has returned to work and has not had contact with the public in the past 14 days
▼On February 5th, the enclosure inspection of Xingtai Building, Taixing Village, Tuen Mun▼
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Taixing Village｜Xingtai Building extended the enclosure until Monday morning, 11 early mornings and 1 uncertain case were found during forced inspection
[12:45]The Xingtai Building in Tai Hing Village, Tuen Mun was closed for testing yesterday. The government recently announced that the sewage samples discharged from Xingtai Building were tested positive for the new crown virus recently, and 11 preliminary positive cases were found in the enclosed testing operation. The test cases and one case with inconclusive test results are worrying.
In view of the high risk of infection in Hing Tai Building, the government has decided to extend the earlier restrictions and testing declarations under Chapter 599J to February 7 to prevent further spread of the virus. Complete this action at 30 hours.
The government also solemnly appeals to residents who are not at home when the announcement takes effect, including those who are going out to work, please return to Xingtai Building as usual and follow the testing arrangements.
In addition, those who have visited Hing Tai Building for more than two hours in the past two weeks are also required to undergo mandatory testing on or before February 7, 2022 in accordance with the mandatory testing announcement issued earlier.
Epidemic ｜ Gao Basheng pointed out that the HA’s beds are full and manpower pressure is too great to cut down on non-emergency surgery or treatment
[12:35] The Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Authority, Gao Basheng, admitted in a TV program today that the hospital beds are about to be saturated, and the overall manpower pressure is great, and other services must be adjusted, such as reducing non-urgent appointments for surgery or treatment services.
However, he pointed out that he is confident in handling the current wave of the epidemic, but he must concentrate resources and give priority to patients who need to be treated.
He also emphasized many times that the HA's system has changed with the epidemic, so as to continuously adjust its strategies and treatment plans.
[12:20] It is reported that there were about 340 more confirmed cases today, approaching a new single-day high since the epidemic again. It is also two consecutive days of more than 300 single-day cases, most of which are local infections.
Epidemic ｜ IKEA Shatin branch staff was initially diagnosed and suspended for two days for cleaning and disinfection
[11:50] IKEA stated that due to the initial confirmed cases who worked in the IKEA Shatin store recently, in order to protect the health and safety of all customers and employees, the Shatin store will be closed on February 6 and 7, 2022.
IKEA said that professional cleaning companies will be arranged to disinfect and deep clean the entire store, and all colleagues will also be tested for new coronavirus nucleic acid.
Blockade | Shatin Xincui Village broke out and sealed off, and now 8 people have been recruited from a unit in the high block of the Crescent Building in Chuyang on 13
[09:45] The enclosure test of New Chui Village in Shatin was completed. The government found 3 preliminary positive test cases involving three units in the low block of Crescent Tower, 8 preliminary positive test cases involving one unit in the high block of Crescent Tower, and Xinwei Tower. No case was found in the lower block of the building, while 2 preliminary positive test cases were found in the upper block of Xinwei Building involving two units. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange follow-up.
▼On February 5, the enclosure inspection of Xinyue Building and Xinwei Building in Xin Chui Village, Shatin▼
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Closed area | Hing Cheong House, Tai Hing Village, Tuen Mun completed forced inspection and found 2 preliminary confirmed cases
[08:26] The Government cited the Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing of Certain Persons) Regulation (Cap. 599J) yesterday and restricted the designated "restricted area" in Tuen Mun, namely Tai Hing Street, Tuen Mun, from 7pm yesterday. Persons in Hing Cheong Building, Tai Hing Village, No. 6, and Hing Tai Building, Tai Hing Village, No. 2, Tai Hing Street, are required to stay on their premises and undergo compulsory testing.
The government completed the mandatory testing operation at Hing Cheong Building at about 8 am today, and is carrying out enforcement operations at Hing Cheong Building.
As of 1:00 am today, 2 633 people in Hing Cheong Building have been tested. Among them, two preliminary positive test cases were found. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange for follow-up.
▼On February 5th, the enclosure inspection of Xingchang Building, Taixing Village, Tuen Mun▼
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Mandatory testing | 62 more places are listed on the list of "Dragon Bed Plate" in Tower 2 of Grand Bay, a residential non-restaurant only
[06:30] Hong Kong added 351 new cases of new coronary pneumonia yesterday, and 343 local cases set a new record for the most confirmed cases in a single day since the outbreak of the epidemic two years ago.
The government has included 62 designated places on the mandatory testing list, of which 59 are related to preliminary positive test cases or positive test cases.
The places on the list are all residential or commercial and residential buildings, with Kwun Tong District being the most, with 12, followed by Sha Tin District, with 9.
Among them, there are many high-end residential areas, such as Block A, Jiayuan, No. 14, Shiu Fai Terrace, Wanchai, and Block 2, Grand Promenade, Sai Wan Ho;
▼February 5th forcibly inspected residential list▼
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▼The building where the confirmed cases lived on February 5▼
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Confirmed Buildings｜A total of 182 buildings hit The Mayfair The Peak, Shatin has the most new cases
[01:34] Hong Kong's new crown pneumonia epidemic is severe. Saturday (5th) broke a record of 351 new confirmed cases, of which 161 cases are under investigation for the source of infection.
According to the updated information on confirmed cases by the Department of Health, the group of local patients lived in 182 buildings. Among them, Sha Tin District had the most newly confirmed cases, with 50 new cases in a single day; Tuen Mun District had the second most newly confirmed cases with 44 cases. Among them, 25 were living in Hing Ping House, Tai Hing Estate, which was quarantined for testing.
In addition, in the fifth wave of the epidemic, many housing estates had residents diagnosed for the first time, and many luxury houses were also involved, including The Mayfair on the top of the hill, where many owners are famous, and two new patients lived there; and Tsim Sha Tsui Kai Yu.
In addition, many buildings on the list are also involved in multiple confirmed cases. For example, there are nine patients living in Kai Yan Building, Kai Tin Village, Lam Tin. However, since no cases of unknown origin were announced that day, it is unknown whether the nine patients concerned belong to the same family.
▼The area where the sewage test sample was positive on February 5▼
New Coronary Pneumonia｜A customs officer was initially diagnosed and was responsible for luggage inspection on the airport apron
[00:58] A customs officer initially confirmed positive for COVID-19.
The officer's last day of work was February 1, and he had dinner with a friend after the last work day, and the friend later confirmed the diagnosis.
The personnel were initially confirmed to be positive for 2019-nCoV last night (5th).
Hong Kong driver Luohu quarantined hotel, more than 100 drivers grounded, failed to deliver vegetables, vegetables are scarce today
[00:01] It is suspected that a cross-border driver has been diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia (COVID-19). A Hong Kong driver responsible for transporting vegetables told "Hong Kong 01" last night (5th) that the Holiday Inn Express Luohu for Hong Kong drivers is suspected There were confirmed drivers who stayed in the hotel. Yesterday, the hotel had to be quarantined. The driver was not allowed to leave the room and had to be tested between 2 and 4 pm. Therefore, more than 100 Hong Kong drivers were unable to deliver goods last night, and a large number of fresh products such as vegetables were greatly affected.
▼On February 5th, drivers of cross-border fresh food trucks could not leave the hotel and return to Hong Kong▼
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▼On February 5, residents of Xinyue Building and Xinwei Building, Xin Cui Village, Shatin were tested▼
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Yesterday's overview: Epidemic.
2.5｜Penny's Bay will switch to accepting asymptomatic patients next week, and the worst-case mild patients will be quarantined at home
Epidemic｜News: 350 new confirmed cases today, at least 150 confirmed cases at the beginning of the outbreak
An additional 343 local cases have been reported in Tuen Mun, Tseung Kwan O and Sham Shui Po, 5 buildings are now spreading about 200 cases in Chuyang
Kong Fanyi pointed out that at the most severe and critical period of the epidemic, citizens have completed the rapid test and traceable cases within 3 days
Penny's Bay Hospital for asymptomatic patients next week: Chen Zhaoshi: future patients or home isolation treatment
Home Quarantine | Hong Kong Buildings Repeatedly Exploding Vertical Transmission Liang Zichao: Subdivided Apartments Should Not Be Quarantined
Yuen Long Plaza broke out, and many cleaners, security and customer service officers were diagnosed
Yuen Long Plaza Big Outbreak Department of Health urges closed doors for deep cleaning Afternoon tea customers: leave immediately
Epidemic outbreak in Yuen Long | Nearly 1,000 people queuing at 4 testing stations at 6:30 p.m. Citizens denounce: Force me to break the law
Many sewage at the Peak in Wanchai were positive, involving Government House, Police Chief, The Peak Garden and Diligende Court
▼On February 5th, the enclosure inspection of Xingtai Building, Taixing Village, Tuen Mun▼
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▼On February 5, the enclosure inspection of Xingchang Building and Xingtai Building in Taixing Village, Tuen Mun▼
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Closures｜Shatin Xin Cui Village, Tuen Mun Tai Hing Village 4 buildings positive for sewage
Closed area | Xinyue Building and Xinwei Building, Xin Chui Village, Shatin, positive sewage, suspected invisible patients, enclosed and forced to check
6 housing estates including Sheung Choi Yuen Village and Leung King Village in Tuen Mun tested positive for sewage
Shui Yuen Village, Sheung Shui Yuen, Yau Tong Hoi Ao Bay Sewage Test Positive
13 initial positive cases and 2 uncertain cases were found in Tai Hing Village, Tuen Mun, after extending the siege for one day
▼On February 5th, residents of Unit A and Unit C, No. 104, Fuk Wing Street, Sham Shui Po, must evacuate▼
Sealed area｜The 14th block of Cuizhu Garden completed the enclosure. Two cases of Chuyang were found, and the result of one case was uncertain
Closed area | Two old buildings in Sham Shui Po completed the enclosure test and found four preliminary positive cases
At least 6 civil servants infected with the virus, involving multiple departments, the Official Receiver's Office closed the Admiralty counter on Monday
WFH｜The Hong Kong government suspends non-essential services, police license counters are closed, and you can see various service adjustments
Entering the racecourse | Su Weixian's stable rider Chu Yang attended the wedding on 1.29 and his friend was diagnosed with the disease
The Mong Kok Fire Station's acting team has initially confirmed the diagnosis and has gone to work on the third day of the new year. The workplace has been disinfected
▼National self-test: reporters test a new coronavirus rapid antigen test
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Self-testing for the whole people｜Reporters do a quick test as a pilot and remember not to wait for more than 25 minutes to see the results
Nie Dequan: In the critical period of the next two weeks, we will reduce the flow of people in the market. We are confident that the vaccination rate will reach 80% within two days.
Self-examination for the whole people | Lin Zhexuan: sampling for children requires some patience, not everyone can master it
Vaccine Pass｜The vaccination rate is nearly 80%. Parents who return to school to take their children for injections: perfunctory
Wenjindu Pass once stopped entering and leaving vegetables, and the price of expensive kale is 24 yuan per pound. Vegetable seller: the source of goods cannot be delivered
Epidemic ｜ An employee of SOGO Department Store in Causeway Bay has been initially diagnosed and closed for disinfection today and tomorrow
▼On February 5, SOGO Sogo Department Store Causeway Bay will be closed for two days for disinfection and cleaning▼
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▼On February 5th, the supply of vegetables to Hong Kong is tight, causing the vegetable vendors to increase the price▼
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Carrie Lam announced the details of the "Vaccine Pass".
Epidemic outbreak in Yuen Long | Nearly 1,000 people lined up at 4 testing stations at 6:30. Citizens denounced: Forcing me to break the law The Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene calls on closed doors for deep cleaning afternoon tea customers: leave immediately
