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Newly diagnosed patients are supported by the Community Hospital Authority's hotline and 7 designated clinics: I have never forgotten you

2022-02-15T09:49:04.482Z


The fifth wave of the epidemic is almost out of control, the medical system is overloaded, and a large number of infected citizens are stranded in the community waiting to be sent to hospitals. Ho Wanxia, ​​Chief Administrative Manager of the Hospital Authority, said today (15th) that the Hospital Authority has set up a hotline: 1836115,


The fifth wave of the epidemic is almost out of control, the medical system is overloaded, and a large number of infected citizens are stranded in the community waiting to be sent to hospitals.

Ho Wan-xia, the chief administrative manager of the HA, said today (15th) that the HA has set up a hotline: 1836115 and 7 designated clinics to support newly diagnosed patients and answer inquiries from patients who are waiting to be admitted to the hospital.

Seven designated clinics are located in various districts and will start their services tomorrow to assist patients who have been notified of the initial diagnosis and are still waiting to be admitted to the hospital.


▼On February 15, the government announced that the Hengjing Building in Lai King Village would be converted into a community isolation facility▼


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Ho Wan-xia, the chief administrative manager of the Hospital Authority, said that a telephone hotline has been set up for the initial confirmed patients, and the telephone number is 1836115.

To answer patient questions about medical care and infection control.

She pointed out that the answering staff will provide support to patients by telephone, and the hotline operates from 8 am to 10 pm daily.

According to the Hospital Authority, the current usage of public hospitals has reached 90%, which has reached the upper limit of acceptance.

He Wanxia said, "We have never forgotten each of you," pointing out that the HA will use different methods to support patients.

▼On February 15, the government announced that Huangyi Building and Huangcheng Building in Queens Hill Village, Fanling were listed as isolation facilities▼


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7 designated clinics with a daily reservation quota of 1,000

In addition, the HA has also set up 7 designated clinics in multiple districts to support newly diagnosed patients with symptoms.

Designated clinics will start their services tomorrow to assist patients with initial notification who are still waiting for admission.

The clinic is open from Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 1:00 am, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and normal operation on public holidays.

It is estimated that there will be 1,000 reservations per day, which may be adjusted in the future according to usage.

He Wanxia said that the Transport and Housing Bureau is studying the use of specific means of transport to transport patients with mild symptoms to and from the clinic.

If the patient is found to be seriously ill in the designated clinic, he may be sent to the hospital immediately; if the patient has recovered at the designated clinic stage, the DH will discuss the situation again, or he may not need to be admitted to the hospital.

The Hospital Authority emphasizes that the clinic is set up for initially diagnosed patients. Patients should pay attention to their physical conditions while waiting at home. If they have a fever, they should check their body temperature every 4 hours. Emergency room consultation.

Information on the 7 designated clinics for patients with initial confirmed cases of COVID-19:


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1/F, Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic, Eastern District

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Kennedy Town Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic, Central and Western District

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Wong Tai Sin District Bai Liji General Clinic Outpatient Clinic

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Kwun Tong District Kowloon Bay Health Centre General Out-patient Clinic

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Tsuen Wan District / Kwai Tsing District South Kwai Chung Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic

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Shatin District Yuen Chau Kok General Out-patient Clinic

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1/F, Community Health Centre, Tin Shui Wai (Tin Yip Road), Yuen Long District

Epidemic │ 9 catering trade unions petitioned the General Administration to approve the government's ignoring of employees' lack of support for the epidemic | A large number of positive patients failed to be admitted to hospital Arrangement to close the district|Wah Yu Building, Wah Fu (1) Village, completed a forced inspection and unblocked 13 cases of early yang cases. The DAB advocates Chinese medicine practitioners to participate in the anti-epidemic treatment of mild patients.

Source: hk1

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