The new crown virus epidemic is severe, with more than 1,000 confirmed cases for several consecutive days. Yesterday (15th) announced 1,619 new confirmed cases and 5,400 preliminary positive cases.
Seven designated clinics set up by the Hospital Authority began operation today (16th) to serve people with confirmed or preliminary diagnoses, excluding those who have tested positive for their own rapid self-test.
▼On the first day of February 16th, Children's Fubitai opened a long queue at the Children's Hospital▼
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[13:00] The fifth wave of the epidemic continues to spread. The government announced this afternoon (16th) that since the sewage samples discharged from Yiu Ping House, Yiu On Estate, Shatin and Man Wo House, Man Tung Estate, Tung Chung were tested positive for the new coronavirus, it is suspected There are invisible patients in the building. After evaluation, the risk of infection in the relevant areas is higher. Therefore, it was decided to enclose the building from 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm respectively. Residents must undergo mandatory testing before 10:00 pm and 9:00 pm It is expected that the closure will be lifted at about 1:00 p.m. tomorrow (17th) at the earliest.
Epidemic│He Boliang: It is estimated that more than 10,000 patients are stranded in the community and it is safer to stay at home for 14 days
[12:23] The new crown pneumonia epidemic has spread, and it is reported that the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (16th) reached a new high of 4,285.
Ho Pak-leung, director of the Center for Infection and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong, said on the RTHK program "Millennium" that the epidemic has developed rapidly in the past week. It is estimated that there have been 17,000 positive patients during the period, after deducting about 3,600 people who have been sent to treatment facilities. More than 10,000 COVID-19 patients are estimated to remain in the community.
According to preliminary statistics from the Hospital Authority, about 10% of the patients who need to be admitted to the hospital are over 65 years old. It is estimated that there are more than 1,000 elderly patients who need to be sent to the hospital for a certain degree of treatment. Many of them have not been vaccinated. Demand such as intensive care units will rise.
Ho Pak Leung, director of the Centre for Infection and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong.
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Epidemic｜News: 4,285 new diagnoses today, 12,000 patients waiting to be sent to hospital in the community
[11:46] The fifth wave of the epidemic has ended. According to the news, there were 4,285 new confirmed cases today, a new high in more than two years. There were also more than 3,000 initial confirmed cases, showing that the epidemic has not shown signs of stabilizing.
The number of patients has increased sharply, and public hospitals are overwhelmed with services. It is reported that as of yesterday, the number of initially confirmed and confirmed patients who were stranded in the community waiting to be sent to hospital reached as high as 12,000, increasing the risk of virus transmission in families and communities.
In order to support a large number of mildly ill patients who remain in the community, the Hospital Authority has set up seven designated clinics to start operation today (16th), exclusively serving people with confirmed or preliminary diagnoses, excluding those who have tested positive for self-rapid tests.
Designated clinics enable HA to issue the latest definition of rehabilitation and hospital admissions Additional teleconsultation
[11:44] The fifth wave of the epidemic is severe, and a large number of initially diagnosed citizens are stranded in the community.
The Director of Strategic Development of the Hospital Authority, Li Xia-yin, said today (16th) that the authorities currently have 3 types of support for citizens waiting to be transferred to hospital or community isolation facilities, including support hotlines, nurse bells and consultation services.
Li mentioned that only those who test positive for the rapid test can be dealt with as appropriate, and reminded to remain calm after receiving the initial diagnosis notification, but if pregnant women find that fetal movement is reduced, the rest of the first positive patients will have unsteady feet, difficulty breathing, and constipation. In the case of urine, seek medical attention immediately.
As for the initial confirmed cases, if they have recovered during the stay in the community, they may not need to be hospitalized in the future. The authorities will make an announcement later.
Testing company Zhao Yantao: Community testing sample review is valuable, and it is recommended to consider random inspection instead of all review
[11:39] The fifth wave of the epidemic is severe. Recently, as a large number of citizens have to wait for a long time for the test and obtain the results, Zhao Yantao, an adjunct associate professor of the School of Biomedical Sciences of CUHK and chairman of Xiangda Biotechnology, appeared on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium Era" ” stated that at present, after citizens’ samples have passed through community testing centers and mobile sampling stations, nucleic acid tests will be conducted through private laboratories, and then sent to public health laboratories for review. The main purpose is to ensure that the results are true positives and whether there is any A case of a variant virus.
He believes that the public health laboratory is the last line of defense, and the review is as valuable as a teacher's revision of the paper, but the extent to which it is necessary or whether it is necessary to review all can be discussed, and he believes that some samples can be sampled and compared Suitable for.
Zhao Yantao, chairman and CEO of Xiangda Biotechnology, the contractor responsible for the testing centers in Tuen Mun and Yuen Long.
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Designated Clinic│Lin Wei-sun: 1,000 places are not enough to be admitted to the hospital early on the 3rd day after the onset of the disease
[11:11] The severity of the epidemic has repeatedly hit new highs, and thousands of patients have to stay at home before being sent to the hospital.
Lin Weixun, vice president of the Society of Infectious Disease Medicine, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan TV program "Millennium" that Omicron patients started to show symptoms, and their infectiousness was high in the first two to three days. If you stay at home all the time, it will indeed pose a risk, especially if it affects the unvaccinated elderly or young family members at home, if the patient can be transferred to an isolation facility, the situation will be better.
Anti-epidemic taxis are expected to start 200 taxis to participate in the industry on Friday: double wages, I believe there are enough drivers
[10:53] The epidemic of new coronary pneumonia is severe. Some confirmed patients have stayed at home for several days and have not been admitted to hospital for treatment or isolation. The Hong Kong government plans to set up an exclusive taxi fleet to take patients with mild new coronary pneumonia to designated designated by the HA. Clinic.
Wu Kuncheng, the permanent president of the Taxi Drivers Association, said in the TV program "Millennium" that there are currently 200 taxis participating in the plan, and it is estimated that it will start on Friday (18th) and operate from 8 to 6.
He explained that due to the many preparations required for the vehicle, including the driver's use of masks, face shields, gloves and protective clothing, it is expected that the supplies will be in place in the next few days.
[10:44] News: Today, 4,285 new diagnoses have been added, with more than 3,000 initial diagnoses.
[10:00] According to the news, as of yesterday, the number of initial confirmed and confirmed patients waiting to be sent to the hospital in the community was as high as 12,000.
Epidemic ｜ A postman at the Central Post Office is initially confirmed to be closed today and tomorrow
[07:20] Hongkong Post said today (16th) that a postman working at the Central Post Office has initially tested positive for COVID-19. The Central General Post Office, iPostal Station and PO Box lobbies will be closed today and tomorrow.
▼On February 15, the emergency rooms of many hospitals were overwhelmed, and some patients were placed in open spaces▼
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Epidemic ｜ From Hong Kong or Taiwan to Macau next week, proof of vaccination must be presented
[01:07] The new crown epidemic has swept all over the world. The Macau government announced that those who enter by civilian transportation from Hong Kong and Taiwan from next week must present a certificate of vaccination against the new coronavirus, or a certificate from a doctor who is unsuitable or unable to be vaccinated.
▼New list of Ju'an Anti-epidemic Quarantine Building on February 15▼
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Home Quarantine Building | 84 new listings including Shun Lee Disciplined Services Quarters Block 6
[00:50] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong is severe. On Tuesday (15th), 1,619 new confirmed cases were announced, while the initial positive cases were as high as 5,400.
The Department of Health updated the list of home quarantine buildings on the evening of Tuesday (15th), with a total of 1487 residences on the list, of which 84 residences were newly added to the list, covering many districts in Hong Kong. Among them, Kwun Tong and Yuen Long added 13 and 19 residences respectively to the list. , the most in Hong Kong.
▼February 15th Compulsory Testing List▼
Mandatory testing｜22 new places in Shatin District, accounting for 6 buildings, Central Vietnamese restaurant BEP on the list
[00:45] Hong Kong's new crown pneumonia epidemic is out of control. On Tuesday (15th), 1,619 confirmed cases were recorded, and the initial number of confirmed cases broke a record of 5,400.
The Food and Health Bureau announced in the evening that 22 places the patient had visited were included in the mandatory testing notice.
Among them, there are 6 buildings in Shatin District (including Tai Wai and Ma On Shan), including 48 cases of Li Shing House, Li On Estate, Ma On Shan, which were enclosed for two days.
There are 5 buildings in Central Kwai Chung, Kwai Tsing District, and two buildings each in Kwai Shing East Estate and Tai Wo Hau Estate in the district.
In addition, there are also 2 restaurants on the list, including Yi Le Restaurant in Cheung Sha Wan Happiness Shopping Mall, and BEP Vietnamese Kitchen, a Vietnamese restaurant in Central.
Epidemic ｜ SWD dispatches additional rapid test kits to elderly and disabled homes
[00:40] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong is severe. In response to the latest epidemic risk assessment, the Social Welfare Department has again arranged to deliver the "2019-nCoV Antigen Rapid Test Kit" (rapid test kit) yesterday (15th) and today (16th) To all RCHEs and RCHEs for the disabled, the staff of the RCHEs will increase the number of rapid tests from the current three-day test to one-day test starting today.
▼On February 15, Caritas Hospital set up tents in the open space to accommodate patients in the emergency department▼
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Designated Clinic Q&A｜Seven clinics are located in various districts. Telephone appointments are required. Rapid test is not applicable.
【00:01】Seven designated clinics start operation on Wednesday:
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1/F, Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic, Eastern District
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Central and Western District Kennedy Town Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic
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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
▼February 15th Epidemic News Highlights▼
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▼On February 15, the enclosure inspection of Qinglang Building in Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui▼
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▼On February 15th, citizens rushed to buy drugs and food▼
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Yesterday's overview: Epidemic・2.15｜1619 new confirmed cases of 100-year-old woman Rui and 3-year-old girl died of illness
Epidemic｜Accident and emergency room is full of dozens of people, beds are covered with blankets, open air, etc. to review the Caritas plus quarantine area
Epidemic ｜ A 3-year-old girl and a 100-year-old woman, Rui, the youngest and oldest of the 225 dead tonight
Epidemic｜News: 3-year-old girl dies, youngest dead
Epidemic │ Doctors predict that there may be 7,000 cases of daily infection in children with purple lips, etc., and should call an ambulance
The vaccination age of Sinovac has dropped to 3 years old. Parents are worried that the epidemic will become severe and urgently make an appointment for their children.
Epidemic｜Lam Cheng: No plan to close down the city, requisition 3,000 public housing for isolation and purchase 100 million sets of rapid testing kits
Epidemic ｜ 1,619 new confirmed cases and 5,400 new cases in Chuyang to be re-examined, Department of Health replenishes wok and manpower
Epidemic｜Government plans to look for quarantine hotels to isolate patients Industry: at least 7,000 rooms can be provided
Newly diagnosed patients are supported by the Community Hospital Authority's hotline and 7 designated clinics: I have never forgotten you
Anti-epidemic taxis are expected to start on Friday to provide 200 drivers with protective clothing and long windows
About 300 "anti-epidemic taxis" are expected to pick up and drop off patients.
Carrie Lam's 4 tricks to ease isolation and treatment, promote the establishment of an exclusive taxi fleet to receive patients, and plan to recruit university dormitories
Epidemic｜Carrie Lam: Surrender to the virus is not an option
Cross-boundary truck drivers infected with the virus temporarily hindered transportation
A staff member of the Chief Executive's Office has initially tested positive for the continued outbreak of the epidemic in the political circles, but has no contact with Lam Cheng and the public
Epidemic | Foreign domestic helper initially positive Li Jiachao returned home to self-isolate and had a meeting with Carrie Lam this morning
Li Jiachao's deep throat saliva sample is negative to work from home on the 14th and participate in the Legislative Council by video tomorrow
Epidemic | Ye Liu Shuyi's driver is initially positive and is working in isolation at home and did not attend the guild this morning
Epidemic | Shi Yongqing confirms that someone in the residence is diagnosed and it is unknown when they can leave the quarantine hotel
Epidemic ｜ More than 100 doctors and nurses contracted the virus, a record high in a single day, 3-year-old girl still in critical condition in ICU
▼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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Closed Districts｜｜Wah Yu Building in Wah Fu Village and Lee Shing Building in Lee On Village were unsealed and a total of 61 Chuyang cases were found
Epidemic｜Liang Zichao advocates sending newly diagnosed patients to isolation facilities to set up primary community medical facilities
"Please help me get a sister out" Citizens who have not tested have received information about the initial diagnosis of foreign domestic helpers and are looking for people urgently
Shatin Yuen Wo Road Sports Centre Vaccination Centre, three doctors and nurses are operating as usual, the authorities say daily disinfection
Closed area testing | Residents of Qinglang Building in Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui were diagnosed with positive sewage and were closed for forced inspection at night
Two more announcers from the commercial station recruited "Block C on the 18th floor" Xiangsao and Sangu have been infected, a total of three people have been infected so far
MTR: Two employees at West Kowloon Station initially diagnosed with 12 cases of rapid test positive, the situation worsened or the frequency of shifts was reduced
2 firefighters from the Central Fire Station at the airport initially diagnosed 12 people with rapid test positive and 45 people have to work from home
Two confirmed cases in Hunan took a boat from Hong Kong to Zhuhai in the early morning suspected of illegal entry. Police or investigation
Confirmed Buildings | 400 more buildings in Taikoo Shing Whampoa Garden, 8 more buildings in Whampoa Garden, 7 disciplined service quarters newly on the list
Anti-epidemic Fund︱Key List of Unemployment Assistance
Anti-epidemic Fund 6.0︱The Finance Committee approved 27 billion yuan for unemployment assistance to apply for as soon as mid-March
Epidemic│Cinema Unblocks Indefinite Film Industry Trapped in Cold Winter Causeway Bay VICTORIA Cinemas Announces Closure Today
Suspension of classes｜The Federation of Education is not optimistic about the resumption of classes on 3.7 and advocates optimizing the implementation of vaccine pass arrangements in schools
▼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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Two people suspected of smuggling from Hong Kong to Zhuhai in the early morning to Hunan by car were diagnosed in the mainland with a red flag to fight the epidemic｜A 3-year-old girl and a 100-year-old woman Rui, the youngest and the oldest among the 225 dead, were initially diagnosed with 12 people. 45 people with positive rapid test have to work from home MTR: Two staff at West Kowloon Station have initially confirmed 12 cases of positive rapid test. The situation worsens or the frequency of shifts will be reduced. Residents of Qinglang Building, Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui, who tested positive for sewage were locked up at night and forced to check "please help a sister out." Citizens who have not tested received information about the initial diagnosis of foreign domestic helpers and are looking for people urgently | More than 100 medical staff infected with the epidemic hit a new high The 3-year-old girl is still in critical condition in the ICU. The anti-epidemic taxis are expected to start on Friday to provide 200 drivers who wear protective clothing and have to keep their windows open. Epidemic ｜ 1,619 new confirmed cases and 5,400 new cases in Chuyang to be re-examined, Department of Health replenishes wok and manpower
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