The fifth wave of the new crown epidemic continues. The Secretary for the Civil Service, Nip Takquan, who is responsible for vaccination, called on citizens who have not yet received the injection to take immediate action to get vaccinated, while those who have already received the first and second injections must receive the second and second injections on time. Third stitch.
As for the institution, Nie Dequan announced that the previously scheduled vaccination target for the outreach team has been achieved, and the second phase target has been set.
The first dose of vaccine has been vaccinated in 1100 homes
Nie Dequan pointed out that the goal was set earlier to have the outreach team vaccinate at least the first dose of the vaccine for all co-vaccinated persons in 1,100 residential care homes for the elderly and the disabled in Hong Kong by yesterday (March 18).
He announced that the goal has been achieved. At present, the first vaccination rate in residential homes is about 55%, of which 52% in elderly homes and 64% in disabled homes.
About 40% of the residents were temporarily unable to get vaccinated because they were infected. Nie Dequan explained that they needed to be vaccinated after 4 weeks of recovery, while the remaining 10% of residents did not get vaccinated because of objections from themselves or their family members.
Arrange no less than two outreach vaccinations for each residential home in the next four weeks
Nie Dequan pointed out that the government has set a target for the second stage with the institutions and the outreach team. In the next four weeks, before April 15, no less than two outreach vaccination services will be arranged for all institutions in Hong Kong, so as to provide the residents with the first phase of vaccination. Two injections and injections for those who are not yet suitable for vaccination.
Regarding about one adult who is still reluctant to get injections, Nie Dequan pointed out that he has asked the SWD to find out the reasons for the family members who opposed the vaccination, and asked the medical team to explain to them.
As for some people who want to be vaccinated with vobita, the government will count and organize relevant outreach vaccination teams.
.Outreach medical and nursing team to the elderly home for vaccination.
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The second vaccination rate of the elderly still needs to be improved
As for the vaccination rate of Hong Kong citizens, 90% of the population over the age of 12 has received the first dose, and more than 80% have received the second dose. The government's goal is to increase the second dose to 90% as soon as possible.
However, Nie Dequan mentioned that 80% of the 70 to 79-year-olds are vaccinated in the first dose, and more than 55% of the 80-year-olds are vaccinated. However, the second dose of these two groups is only 76.5% and 38%. Therefore, it is still necessary to increase the vaccination rate of the elderly. .
Nie Dequan went to the Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Center this afternoon (19th) to inspect the outreach team's separate vaccination of the men and women who believe in Islam at the place.
He said, "In order to cater for the needs of people of different religions, the Civil Service Bureau has specially arranged outreach teams for the "All-Girls Class" to vaccinate women who believe in Islam. We have made special arrangements for vaccines, and we will do our best to allow more people to be protected by vaccines.”
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Reiterated that civil servants have been actively participating in the fight against the epidemic
Nie Dequan reiterated that the vast majority of civil servants have been actively participating in and contributing to the anti-epidemic work. Since the fifth wave, more than 140,000 civil servants have participated in the anti-epidemic fight in different positions, accounting for more than 70% of the total number of government employees. and necessary public services.
He said that as of March 14, 32,200 government employees had been infected, accounting for 17% of the total workforce, and more than 70% of employees have now returned to work.
Nie Dequan said that it is understandable for the public to be dissatisfied, and the government also humbly accepts public opinions. However, he hopes that the society will not obliterate the efforts of civil servants who are dedicated to their duties and dare to undertake.
Closed districts | Jianxi Building in Jianming Village, Block 3 in Baotian Village and Die Ying Building in Butterfly Village were sealed with positive sewage. Two years of quarantine and anti-epidemic did not feel exhausted. More than 32,000 public servants are infected with the virus from land crossings to the mainland and Macau share
