Today (23rd), there were 12,240 new confirmed cases, and the fifth wave of cases accumulated to 1,075,519 cases. 90% of elderly homes have experienced outbreaks. Today, there is a new case in one elderly home.
There were 205 more deaths today, with a mortality rate of 0.59%.
The fifth wave of the novel coronavirus continues, with 14,152 new confirmed cases yesterday (22nd), bringing the total to 1.076 million infected. Au Jiarong, chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, described the number of confirmed cases as "stagnant" yesterday, reminding us Citizens, "Citizens pray, don't think the numbers are down."
With the improvement of Hong Kong's testing capacity, the announcement of mandatory testing was suspended for nearly a month, and it was issued again last night. Residents and visitors of the 10 buildings on the list are required to take samples today (23rd) or tomorrow (24th). The station accepts nucleic acid testing and cannot be replaced with a rapid antigen test or a saliva sample.
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong estimates that about 60% of the population, or 4.4 million people, have been infected. It is estimated that by April 21, when the government expects to relax social distancing measures in the first phase, the single-day infection rate has dropped to three digits; and the sixth The wave is inevitable and will evolve into a "endemic disease". Assuming that social distancing measures are fully implemented from June 1, the sixth wave of the epidemic may appear in early June, when an additional 2.2 million people will be infected.
Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:
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3.22｜The number of confirmed cases stagnated at a high level, HKU estimates that 4.4 million people in Hong Kong are infected with the virus
▼ Residents leaving Hong Kong at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port on March 22 wait for the test results▼
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[16:45] Li Liye, general administrative manager of the Hospital Authority, said that 170 patients who tested positive for the new coronavirus died in the past 24 hours, and 82 were from institutions. The death of the person has not been announced,
Four young patients passed away:
1) 30 female patients, no injections, long-term patients and inconvenience in movement, quick test positive on March 18, went to Renji Hospital Accident and Emergency Department, fever, shortness of breath and lack of consciousness, antibiotics were used for treatment at 2:00 am on March 22 Turn over.
2) A 58-year-old male patient with no injections and a long-term patient from a hospital. He went to Queen Mary Hospital on March 9 for fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fever. He had pneumonia. He passed away on the morning of March 21.
3) The 59 male patient received two injections and suffered from terminal cancer. He had to use oxygen all the time. On March 21, he was diagnosed and transferred to the isolation ward. He passed away at noon the next day.
4) A 29-year-old male patient who received two injections and has a medical history of thyroid disorders.
On January 27, I went to the Accident and Emergency Department of Tuen Mun Hospital. I had a fever for two weeks, swollen feet, and shortness of breath. At that time, I was diagnosed with a thyroid storm (Thyroid storm). The situation in the hospital was repeated, with persistent fever, antibiotics and other drugs. .
He tested positive on March 3, and his condition deteriorated sharply on March 22. He was not awake, and the first aid was ineffective. He died in the afternoon and was referred to the Coroner's Court.
[16:45] Dr. Ou Jiarong, chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said that today (23rd), there were 12,240 new confirmed cases, and the fifth wave of cases accumulated to 1,075,519. There is a case in the nursing home.
There were 205 more deaths today, with a mortality rate of 0.59%.
[16:11] The government introduced Merck and Pfizer, two oral medicines for COVID-19. She Daming, a geriatric specialist, pointed out that Mo Shaodong’s oral medicines had good results in the application of Yabo community treatment facilities, and the side effects were expected. The speed of drug distribution in the community is not enough. There are only more than 4,000 places in designated clinics every day, and it has to deal with more than 20,000 confirmed patients. It is proposed that community doctors can assist, so that patients can receive oral drugs when they seek medical treatment.
New Crown Oral Medicine | 4,000 Places for 20,000 Patients
[15:49] The government announced today (23rd) that various areas in Kwun Tong, Tuen Mun, Eastern, Sai Kung and Kwai Tsing districts, including Kowloon Bay Regent Garden, Chai Wan Hing Wah Estate, Tuen Mun Tai Hing Garden, In housing estates such as Cheung Hong Village in Tsing Yi, the results of sewage testing were positive, and the virus load was relatively high, indicating that there may be hidden patients in the premises in this area.
The District Office of the district will distribute more than 120,000 rapid test kits to about 120,000 residents, local cleaning staff and property management staff for self-testing starting tomorrow (24th).
[15:36] The COVID-19 epidemic in Hong Kong has declined slightly recently. The government announced a few days ago that the mandatory testing announced that citizens must undergo nucleic acid testing, and can no longer be replaced by rapid testing.
The first batch of affected residents included residents of Ming Yiu House, Yat Ming Estate, Shatin. The authorities set up a mobile sampling station at the Sha Tin Wai Recreation Ground today (23rd), but very few residents were present and they had never seen long queues.
Compulsory testing | Residents on the list in Ming Yao Building, Yiming Village rushed to take samples in the rain: rapid testing is convenient for self-testing | 120,000 residents in housing estates in Huangpu Garden and other districts who tested positive for sewage will be issued rapid testing kits
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[15:33] The fifth wave of the epidemic is still severe. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) updated the list of confirmed buildings last night (22nd), and 313 more buildings had their residents declared infected yesterday. A total of 4,353 "epidemic buildings" have been listed in the past two weeks. .
Among the newly added buildings, Kowloon City was the worst hit, with 99 new buildings added in a single day, accounting for more than 30% of the new buildings on the list, including luxury residences No. 15 and 20, No.
Whampoa Garden, which also belongs to the Kowloon City District, has shown signs of spreading. In a single day, 20 new buildings have reported "successful recruitment", and a total of 33 buildings have been listed in the past 14 days.
Diagnosed Buildings｜313 new buildings in Kowloon City, 99 buildings in Mid-Levels One, Ao Ming and Ao Yun Peak are on the list
[13:28] Last year, a team from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Polytechnic University launched a follow-up study of COVID-19 patients to explore their post-recovery health status and their psychological and health-related quality of life.
It was found that 6 months and 12 months after the diagnosis, more than 40% of the patients were still suffering from the symptoms of "long-term new crown", such as fatigue and lower limb muscle weakness, which affected their daily life.
The study also shows that the symptoms of adults and the elderly are similar, but female patients are more common, accounting for 50%, on the contrary, only 30% of males.
In order to help patients recovering from COVID-19, the PolyU team has developed a 6-week training program aimed at improving lung function and lower body strength. Three-quarters of those who have recovered from "fatigue syndrome" can return to normal.
The training program includes the "Eight Exercises of Rehabilitation" designed by the PolyU team. It consists of eight movements and aims to promote cardiorespiratory and muscle health. It is not only suitable for people who have recovered from the new crown, but also citizens who have been reduced by staying at home to fight the epidemic. Keep your mind and body healthy.
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New Coronary Pneumonia | More than 40% of the recovered patients are still fatigued one year later, and half of the female patients have symptoms
[13:07] The northeast monsoon hit, ushered in showers and a few thunderstorms.
Hong Kong turned significantly cooler today (23rd), with temperatures falling to 15 degrees or below in many districts.
The Observatory predicts that Hong Kong will still have strong winds and showers in the next two days, and the urban area may rise to 27 degrees over the weekend, but the weather is not clear.
As another cold front will strike early next week, the Observatory is expected to see a low of 17 degrees again in the urban area next Monday (28th).
The cold front is coming to welcome the thunderstorm. The observatory is expected to warm up over the weekend and see a high of 27 degrees. Next week, the cold front will continue to rain.
▼On March 23, a cold front hit Hong Kong and ushered in a thunderstorm▼
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[12:51] The fifth wave of the epidemic continues. The government continues to conduct daily sewage monitoring in various districts. There will continue to be buildings that must be enclosed and tested due to positive samples.
The buildings enclosed yesterday were unblocked one after another this morning (23rd), including Pak Shue House, Lei Muk Shue (2) Estate, Tsuen Wan, Tsui Mei House, Tsui Ping (North) Estate, Kwun Tong, Lai Chak House, Chak On Estate, Sham Shui Po, and Choi Hung, Wong Tai Sin A total of 143 early positive cases were found in Danfeng Building, an unsealed building in the village, and the initial positive rate of the residents tested were all below 10%.
Among them, Tsui Mei Building in Tsui Ping (North) Village, Kwun Tong had the highest number, with 48 preliminary positive cases found, and the recruited rate was 8.6%. There were 770 households in Dan Fung Building, Choi Hung Estate, Wong Tai Sin, of which 220 were not. Answer the door, accounting for about 29% of the building's residents.
Blocked District | 4 Buildings Unblocked A total of 143 cases were found in Tsui Mei Building, Tsui Ping Estate, Kwun Tong, Chuyang. The recruitment rate was 8.6%. Lan Kwai Fong 30% of the restaurants closed. The industry expects that more than 10% will be closed. Disappointed that the bars have not reopened
[12:47] The government recently announced the roadmap for returning to normal. The measures for restaurants can be relaxed from April 21, but bars remain closed until the next stage.
Zhang Sumei, director of the Lan Kwai Fong Association, said on the RTHK program this morning (23rd) that the bar industry is disappointed by this, but at least there is a clear roadmap for reopening, which is better than the past. I hope the government can really implement it.
She also pointed out that at present, there are only two or three customers in the lunch market of restaurants in Lan Kwai Fong, 30% of the restaurants are closed, and it is estimated that 10% will close.
[12:40] The Immigration Department stated that the Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre and Ma Tau Kok Detention Centre have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Therefore, family and friends visit and official visit services at the two places will resume tomorrow (24th).
Immigration means that, in line with government regulations, all people must wear masks when entering the indoor areas of the center, as well as follow epidemic prevention and social distancing measures, including the use of the "Safe Travel" mobile app, temperature checks and crowd control arrangements.
Castle Peak Bay Immigration Centre and Ma Tau Kok Detention Centre resume family, friends and official visits from Thursday
[12:02] The government announced the cancellation of the "no-fly order", and flights to Hong Kong from 9 countries including the Philippines can resume in April.
Chen Dongfeng, chairman of the Hong Kong Employment Association, said that the relaxation will indeed improve the supply of Filipino domestic helpers. However, it is currently difficult to book quarantine hotels. The price per night is more than 1,000 yuan, which is twice as expensive as in the past. It is estimated that there are about 8,000 foreign domestic helpers waiting to come to Hong Kong.
He also pointed out that about 20% of the foreign domestic helpers who originally planned to come to Hong Kong decided to retreat and move to the Middle East or Europe and the United States to work due to the severe epidemic situation in Hong Kong and they did not know when they would be able to come to Hong Kong.
Quarantine Hotel | Employment Association Says It's Expensive and Hard to Get 20% of Foreign Domestic Helpers
[12:00] The application for 10,000 yuan of temporary unemployment assistance will be open today (23rd). The reporter actually tested the application process and found that the online platform worked smoothly on the first day. You can fill in the form as soon as you log in, but the time limit is 60 minutes, and applicants are in a hurry. Remember to prepare the required documents for inspection by the authorities, including unemployment certificates such as dismissal letters or personal statements.
If all documents have been prepared in advance, the registration process can generally be completed in about half an hour.
10,000 yuan for temporary unemployment benefits
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[11:48] Carrie Lam said that customs clearance with the mainland is the highest priority, not only the Hong Kong government, but also the society. Because the mainland has a huge market, there is a strong economic need. It is very important to enter the mainland without inspection. There is a strong joint attack between the two places. Some people are returning to school and work in the Mainland, and some people are living in the Mainland. It is emphasized that customs clearance is the highest priority and will meet the requirements. There is no timetable at present, and certain conditions will be restored. At the end of last year, Mainland experts came to Hong Kong. Inspections, epidemic prevention and airport measures, etc., are close to customs clearance in December, but unfortunately there is a fifth wave. I hope that customs clearance exchanges can be restarted when conditions permit.
Customs Clearance｜Removal of flight ban and suspension of compulsory inspections by the whole people Lin Zheng said that customs clearance in the Mainland is still a priority: there is no timetable Liang Zhuowei calls for the choice of the anti-epidemic path, which is expected to eventually lead to endemic diseases
[11:34] Lin Zhengyue said that the forced inspection of the whole people has not given up, but the epidemic in Hong Kong is so urgent that it is impossible to use this tool at the beginning of the outbreak. Another method is to do it later, in order to achieve a more thorough , to cut off the chain of community transmission, and it may be considered to do a national forced inspection.
Carrie Lam denies giving up testing for the whole population: perhaps until the end of the epidemic, thanks to Liang Wannian for sure to suspend non-relief Liang Zhuowei calls for the election of the anti-epidemic path, which is expected to eventually lead to endemic diseases
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[11:32] Yang Runxiong said that under the circumstance that the epidemic situation has eased slightly, the feasibility of a special examination room for the diploma examination is being explored, but it should not become a loophole in community epidemic prevention, and this is the goal.
In the past two days, I have received opinions on whether it is too hasty to be diagnosed at a high level. There are opinions asking for mandatory injections, cancellation of holidays, and a request for postponing the diploma examination. There are different opinions. However, the Education Bureau will always carefully consider various options, taking care of the safety of students and long-term learning needs. Fourth Details will be announced monthly.
[11:30] Yang Runxiong, director of the Education Bureau, said that if individual schools meet the conditions, they can teach face-to-face classes on a full-time basis:
1) All faculty and staff are given a second dose of the vaccine, exempt for health reasons.
2) The number of students who have received two injections reaches 90% of the whole school. If some schools do not meet the standards, but some classes meet the standards, and the students in some classes meet the above conditions, the school is allowed to resume full-day face-to-face teaching and activities. In addition, some students who meet the vaccine requirements can be placed in another A half-day arrangement of non-academic activities such as music and sports halls.
Resumption of classes｜There are two conditions for full-time face-to-face teaching Yang Runxiong: all staff and 90% of students have two shots of DSE｜The goal of the 4.22 test remains unchanged. If the epidemic slows down, it will be possible to establish a special test room.
[11:16] At present, 95% of middle school students are 12 to 19 years old, and the vaccination rate is ideal. The second injection is 66%. It is believed that middle school students will gradually bury the second injection. Children aged 3 to 11 can only be injected in the middle of last month , so only 58% of the first shot, the second shot, the ratio is even lower, because the spacing is 11%.
[11:05] Chief Executive Carrie Lam said that due to the school environment, there are many opportunities for students to gather, contact and interact. Some children have been given injections. In the past, students have not been protected.
Staged assessment two days ago, and strive to resume classes in batches after the middle of Easter, April 19 at the earliest. After students resume classes, the vaccine pass is applicable to faculty members and visitors, and the remuneration must be paid for two injections. Needle.
We appeal to parents to arrange for their children to be vaccinated as soon as possible. The benefits are not only to protect their own children, but also to protect the children who are active and attending classes together. If the overall vaccination rate of the school is high, it can be full-time after the resumption of classes, and more extracurricular activities and sports activities can be held.
[09:46] The government recently announced the cancellation of the "no-fly order" in 9 countries, and flights from Hong Kong can resume in April. Those returning to Hong Kong must be Hong Kong residents who have completed the new crown vaccination and have reserved a hotel for 7-day quarantine.
Cui Dingbang, director general of the Tourism Promotion Association, said on the RTHK program this morning (23rd) that the number of related flights in April was low, and it was difficult to book quarantine hotels in recent months. With the increase in flights back to Hong Kong, the government needs to increase the number of hotels. It is hoped that the quarantine hotel that accepts the confirmed patients can be changed back to the quarantine hotel.
In addition, the current government still has a circuit breaker mechanism for flights. Cui Dingbang described it as "very hot and spicy". It has been decided that all flights will be suspended before the end of April. The government should study the relaxation and consider the next step to allow overseas people to come to Hong Kong.
[00:05] The announcement of mandatory testing that has been suspended for nearly a month reappears.
The Food and Health Bureau gazetted and re-launched the announcement. On the first day, a total of ten residential buildings were included in the compulsory inspection list. From March 9th to 22nd, those who had been in them for more than two hours were required to check in from Wednesday to Thursday. (23 to 24 days) go to the testing station to receive combined nasal cavity and throat swab samples, unless the person concerned holds a medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner to prove that he cannot use the combined nasal cavity and throat swab samples for health reasons. test before submitting a saliva sample.
Those who have obtained a positive nucleic acid test or rapid antigen test result on or after 22 December 2021 are not required to take the test.
Compulsory testing｜9 of the 10 buildings on the list are public housing estates, including Huguang Building in Hujing Village and Xingsheng Building in Daxing Village, it is difficult for passengers to book a quarantine hotel and the tourism industry hopes to increase the number of rooms and relax the flight circuit breaker rules
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced on Facebook that the recovered patients can temporarily provide five types of documents for entering the premises where the QR code needs to be scanned for the active inspection of the "vaccine passport".
No-fly order revoked
[07:00] The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The Hong Kong government announced on Monday (21st) that from April 1st, it will withdraw the ban on flights to Hong Kong from nine countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Before the announcement of the measures, some British students had purchased air tickets to stay in Singapore for 14 days to "wash their bottoms". Due to the inability to cancel the hotel reservation in Singapore and the difficulty of changing the hotel time for quarantine in Hong Kong, they had to continue to change their itinerary and go to Singapore and then return to Hong Kong for quarantine. "It's going to be a trip for a few days."
She estimated that the itinerary would cost about 15,000 yuan more than returning directly to Hong Kong. She criticized the government for changing orders and making very poor decisions. "I have been challenging everyone's bottom line for the past few months, and I have been very nervous. I don't think so. In the next step, it will be a point to disrupt all the planned things.”
Ms. Yang estimated that the cost of going to Singapore and then returning to Hong Kong would be about 15,000 yuan more than returning to Hong Kong directly.
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The University of Hong Kong estimates that 4.4 million people will be infected by the end of next month, and Leung Cheuk-wai mentions that it may become the sixth wave of controlled endemic diseases in Hong Kong, or it may come in early June. 3-digit outdoor sports can be opened earlier and national testing is suspended | The Hong Kong government does not do non-”laying flat” Liang Wannian: prioritize epidemic prevention according to the epidemic situation | ｜Leung Cheuk-wai: The risk gradient of the epidemic in the two places is different. Currently, it is impossible to open customs and clear the epidemic situation.
▼On March 22, the enclosure of the Cypress Building in Limushu (2) Village▼
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Travel with peace of mind｜High-risk locations will resume forced inspections to warn close contacts or send them to quarantine centers for closure｜Chong Hung Village, Ze On Village and other 4 public housing estates, a total of 4 buildings with positive sewage must be enclosed and forced inspection Ma On Shan Tian Yu Hai Tuen Mun Zhuo Er Residence, etc. 26 Housing estate sewage positive virus count is high 140,000 people need to quickly test the closed area | 6 buildings including Sheng Yi Building in Kwai Shing East Village are unsealed, a total of 288 Chuyang Caiyuan Village Caili Building 9.6% of the confirmed buildings | A total of 4,946 buildings The most luxurious houses in the Western District are in the world, and the No. 1 Silver Sea is listed on the list of millions of recovered people who will be issued a QR code for their recovery records in May. Department of Health: 5 documents to temporarily replace vaccine passes
▼On March 22, the enclosure inspection of Cuiping Building in Cuiping (North) Village▼
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▼On March 22, the enclosure inspection of Lize Building in Ze'an Village▼
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▼On the afternoon of March 22, the Victoria Harbour was shrouded in sea fog▼
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▼On March 22, the government announced that it would relax social distancing measures in stages. ▼
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▼The government announced that social distancing measures will not be relaxed before April 20▼
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