The fifth wave of the epidemic continued to "give up geometrically", with more than 600 preliminary positive cases reported yesterday.
According to the news, as of noon today (8th), there were 625 new confirmed cases and 400 preliminary confirmed cases, a new high since the epidemic in two years.
The news said that although the number of newly confirmed cases received since yesterday afternoon has decreased, it is believed that the epidemic has not been brought under control, and there is still a risk of a substantial increase in cases.
Before the Executive Council this morning, the Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, announced that she would meet with the media later today to explain epidemic prevention arrangements such as tightening social distancing measures.
She described the increase of more than 600 confirmed cases yesterday as shocking, and reiterated that Hong Kong must adhere to a dynamic clearing, because it is more in line with Hong Kong's interests and avoid the pressure on the medical system that cannot be afforded.
▼On February 7, the enclosure inspection of Fu Yue Building, Fu Cheong Village, Sham Shui Po ▼
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According to the news, today (8th), there were 625 new confirmed cases and 400 preliminary confirmed cases, that is, a total of more than 1,000 cases, a new high.
The news said that although the number of newly confirmed cases received since yesterday afternoon has decreased, it is believed that the epidemic has not been brought under control, and there is still a risk of a substantial increase in cases.
Xu Lejian, director of the Centre for Health Protection, said at a press conference on the epidemic yesterday that the current epidemic situation is not optimistic, and the number of cases continues to rise. Most cases involve cross-family gatherings. According to the current figures, there were more than 600 cases yesterday. high, possibly as high as 600 to 800 cases.
▼On February 7th, the staff reset the "Fire Eye Laboratory" at the Ma'anshan Stadium▼
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