The Hospital Authority's purchase of exhaust fans | It was previously said that the Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China coordinated in the evening to clarify that the Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China was not involved

The HA earlier purchased 1,500 exhaust fans at a price of $1,000 to $2,000 each for retrofitting negative pressure wards.

The Hospital Authority responded to "Hong Kong 01" by text on Thursday (10th), stating that the procurement was coordinated through the Liaison Office and other departments.

However, at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night, the HA issued a statement through the Information Services Department to clarify that "China Lian Li has never participated in this procurement task."

The Hospital Authority responded to the enquiry of "Hong Kong 01" on March 10, referring to the procurement of exhaust fans and coordination through the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government.

Written response to "Hong Kong 01" on the evening of March 10: Coordinated by the Liaison Office and other departments

The Hospital Authority responded to the "Hong Kong 01" inquiry on Thursday (March 10), referring to the procurement of exhaust fans and coordination through the Liaison Office.

"Hong Kong 01" published a report on Saturday (12th) morning, citing the HA's statement in full.

Ho Wanxia, ​​Chief Administrative Manager of the Hospital Authority, responded to the purchase of exhaust fans on March 12.

Press conference in the afternoon of March 12: The HA will coordinate with the Liaison Office and other parties

At the press conference on the epidemic on Saturday afternoon, Ho Wan-xia, the chief administrative manager of the Hospital Authority, said: "The Hospital Authority, after coordinating with the Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China, relevant Mainland authorities, the SAR government, Legislative Council members, the logistics industry, etc. The procurement was completed within days, and it was shipped to Hong Kong and distributed to various hospitals.”

At 9:30 p.m. on March 12, the Hospital Authority issued a press release through the Information Services Department to clarify that the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government was not involved in the procurement of the exhaust fans.

(Information Services Department)

Published on the evening of March 12: The Liaison Office has never participated

However, at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the HA issued a statement to the media through the Information Services Department: "The clarification made on the report on the emergency procurement of ventilation fans in public hospitals mentioned that 'the HA is through the central government's The statement that the procurement and delivery to Hong Kong can be successfully completed in just a few days under the coordination of the Hong Kong Liaison Office, relevant Mainland departments, the SAR government, Legislative Council members and the logistics industry is inaccurate. did not participate in this procurement task.”

The HA purchased an exhaust fan ten times higher than the manufacturer's retail price. He Wanxia pointed out that it is urgent to have a spot. After coordination with all parties, the HA purchased an exhaust fan and refitted the hospital room.