The fifth wave of the novel coronavirus continues to improve, with confirmed cases dropping from a peak to a new low recently. However, the Department of Health pointed out that the number of cases is still high and reminds the public to be careful not to be infected.
About 530 primary schools in Hong Kong, as well as international schools and tutorial schools will be the first to resume classes today (19th). School staff and students must conduct a rapid test at home before returning to school.
In addition, in order to encourage the elderly to take rapid self-testing, the authorities will distribute rapid test kits to the elderly at 680 service points from today. On the same day, the online platform and telephone hotline will also be opened to expand the on-site injection service to cover 18 districts. Handicapped people come to their homes for injections.
680 service points for the elderly to distribute quick test kits:
1. Two district health centers and 11 district health stations (members or service users aged 60 or above) under the Primary Healthcare Office of the Food and Health Bureau;
2. 14 elderly health centres (members or service users aged 65 or above) under the Department of Health;
3. 213 district/neighborhood/activity centres for the elderly subsidised by SWD (members aged 60 or above);
4. 93 Day Care Centres/Units for the Elderly, 61 Integrated Home Care Service Teams, 31 Enhanced Home and Community Care Service Teams, and 238 accredited services provided under the Community Care Service Voucher Pilot Scheme for the Elderly, subsidized by SWD unit (service user aged 60 or above);
5. 18 TCM clinics cum teaching and research centres (patients aged 60 or above or their relatives/carers) jointly established by the Hospital Authority, NGOs and local universities.
"Home Vaccination Service" website: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/hv/
"House-to-Home Vaccination Service" Registration Platform Hotline: 5688 5234
An overview of yesterday's epidemic news:
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4.18｜Increased 613 confirmed cases and designated clinics reserved places for infected schoolchildren starting from Tuesday
Travel with peace of mind, update the QR code for those who can enter the recovery, you need to obtain the electronic recovery record or medical health pass first
[15:18] The vaccine passport allows new crown patients to receive no additional vaccinations within 6 months after recovery.
"Hong Kong 01" found today that the "Travel With Peace of Mind" app has been updated to allow users to scan the QR code of recovered patients and successfully display the encrypted QR code to enter and exit places that require a "vaccine pass".
However, the recovered person needs to obtain the electronic recovery record from the government website first or obtain the relevant recovered person QR code through "Medical Health Link".
Diagnosed Buildings｜4,775 luxury houses on Repulse Bay Road and Shatin's Mansion in Shatin are on the list
[13:56] The fifth wave of the epidemic has further declined, and the list of confirmed buildings on the list in the past two weeks has also decreased.
According to the latest list of confirmed buildings from the Centre for Health Protection, there were 4,775 buildings on the list yesterday (18th), a decrease of 340 buildings from the previous day.
However, among the 18 districts, the epidemic situation in Sha Tin district is still the most severe, with 452 buildings on the list, followed by Yuen Long District and Eastern District, with 418 buildings and 379 buildings respectively.
Elderly quick test kits｜From today onwards, the Shek Kip Mei distribution point will be distributed free of charge to the elderly who are in chaos and wish to have a daily test
[11:18] Starting today (19th), the Hong Kong government will distribute free rapid antigen test kits to the elderly aged 60 or above, and the distribution locations cover 680 elderly service units.
The reporter of "Hong Kong 01" went to the distribution point of the district health center in Shek Kip Mei Village this morning. There were people queuing up before the center opened. However, the center did not provide clear guidance at the beginning, which caused confusion among the people in the queue.
Some elderly people who have successfully received the rapid test said that they need to take a quick test every day because they want to raise their grandchildren; another neighbor said that every time they go out to buy food, they will take a quick test first, but they want peace of mind.
New crown oral medicine | 150 private doctors have taken medicine, some patients can take medicine to recover quickly
[11:11] The government provides free prescriptions of oral antiviral drugs for COVID-19 to private doctors for suitable patients to take. So far, about 150 doctors have taken the medicines.
Family doctor Lin Yonghe pointed out in a radio program today (19th) that some private doctors have prescribed medicines to patients, and some patients have taken oral medicines just after the disease and recovered quickly.
Primary school principals will only arrange re-examination if a small number of schools resume classes today if students have symptoms
[11:01] The government announced the latest arrangements for epidemic prevention measures earlier. Primary schools will resume half-day face-to-face classes in phases as early as today (19th).
Cheung Yong-bang, honorary chairman of the Association of Principals of Aided Primary Schools, said in a radio program today that it is believed that only a few schools will resume classes today, as many schools usually have a longer Easter holiday.
[10:38] This morning (19th), the government lifted the closure of Qing Ze Building in Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui. A total of about 1,660 people underwent compulsory testing. Among them, seven positive cases and three cases with indeterminate test results were found. The proportion of infected residents is about 0.4%.
[10:19] The government launched the "Home Vaccination Service" today (19th). Elderly people aged 70 or above who have not been vaccinated, as well as those with limited mobility due to illness or disability, can make an appointment to visit Kexing.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Nip Tak-kuen, said on a radio program that there are about 150,000 elderly people over the age of 70 who have not yet received injections. Eligible people can register for home vaccinations from 9 am this morning.
He mentioned that the government will "take the initiative" to contact those who have not been vaccinated, hoping to "stab people".
Home vaccination registration at 9 o'clock this morning, Nie Dequan said that he would take the initiative to achieve "needles" closure | Qingze Building, Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui was unblocked, and the 7 confirmed cases were only 0.4%.
Resumption of classes | Elementary school students are returning to school today and some people forgot to take the quick test because they were late for the quick test. Boys: I will remember it when I listen to it
[09:15] All primary schools in Hong Kong can resume classes in stages today. About 100 Primary 4 to Primary 6 students from the Tsuen Wan Chamber of Commerce in Tsing Yi will take the lead in returning to school today for face-to-face teaching. All teachers and students of the school must undergo rapid testing before returning to school every day.
Returning to school after a three-month absence, many students couldn't hide their excitement.
Some students didn't know what to do with the quick test: "The school should have a group talk, but I didn't see it." After he returned to school, he was arranged to take the quick test on the playground. Although the students who lived farther away had woken up 10 minutes earlier, they still felt uneasy. Unexpectedly, the results such as the quick test will be delayed from time to time, and he said that he will get up earlier tomorrow.
▼The morning situation of Tsing Yi Tsuen Wan Chamber of Commerce School on April 19 when primary schools resume classes▼
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Door-to-door vaccination｜Two types of citizens can register online for eight weeks from today with link
[08:45] In order to promote vaccination, the government will expand the door-to-door vaccination service to all 18 districts in Hong Kong from today. From 9:00 a.m., a website and an enquiry hotline will be launched to allow seven people who have not been vaccinated against the new crown vaccine. Senior citizens aged 10 or above, or those with limited mobility due to illness or disability, can register for the door-to-door vaccination service of Sinovac through the website or phone.
The service lasts for eight weeks. Eligible persons can register through the "Home Vaccination Service" website and the enquiry hotline: 5688 5234.
Twenty-eight days after the "Home Vaccination Service" provides eligible citizens with the first dose of the vaccine, they will be arranged to receive the second dose of Sinovac vaccine at their door.
▼On April 18, parents brought their children to buy larger school uniforms to prepare for the resumption of classes▼
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Reopening｜Small and medium fitness studios suddenly fell from booming to rock bottom, coaches left long hair to protest the closure order
[08:00] The fifth wave of the epidemic has eased. More than a thousand fitness studios in Hong Kong have been closed for more than three months.
Although all industries were in recession and large chain fitness centers closed down one after another, with the boom of the Tokyo Olympics last year, the people's fitness atmosphere increased day by day, coupled with factors such as falling rents, small and medium-sized fitness studios that provided small class teaching, on the contrary, flourished against the market. The number of new openings hit a record high.
It is a pity that the good times are short-lived, and the fluctuating epidemic has once again pushed the industry into the abyss.
The government does not divide the number of people and the area, and "one size fits all" orders to close down, but "double standards" exempt hair salons that should be closed.
Some fitness trainers felt unfair and decided to grow their hair to protest the closure order, and gave up the idea of opening a large gym in the past.
In fact, their demands are simple. They are not asking for compensation. They just hope that they will no longer live in the fear of being suspended at any time.
DSE | High school career suspension, continuous test taker pressure, stomach pain, school help out of emotional distress
[08:00] The third-year DSE exam under the epidemic will start this Friday (22nd). Under the impact of the fifth wave of the epidemic, face-to-face classes for fresh candidates will be limited, and the exam arrangements will be changed again and again. It goes without saying.
Two graduating students from Lin Baixin Middle School of Renji Hospital admitted that they were greatly affected by the epidemic and were most afraid of the impact of the epidemic during exams.
Resumption of classes | 16 types of detection reagents in Sham Shui Po with prices as low as 4 yuan for a set, shops open for anti-epidemic discounts
[07:30] All primary schools in Hong Kong take the lead in resuming classes today (19th) in stages. Staff and students are required to take a rapid test before returning to school every day, and they can only go to school if they are confirmed negative.
Sham Shui Po, where rapid antigen testing is concentrated, serves as an iconic Sham Shui Po Electronic Outlet City. The cheapest brand in the market is as low as 4 yuan for a set (sticks, pieces, boxes). Looking at Sham Shui Po pharmacies and major bulk goods In the field, the price of the general rapid test agent is about 10 yuan.
The reporter also found that the homeware chain Japan Town has launched a "United Anti-epidemic Welcome School" discount, with each rapid test kit starting at 6 yuan.
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From 4.19 onwards, sending quick test kits to the elderly is limited to members only?
Positive point declaration?
One article buried in the distribution point
[07:00] Starting today (19th), the government will distribute free rapid test kits to seniors aged 60 and above to encourage them to self-test Elderly members can receive 5 quick tests each time from accredited service units that provide services under the Care Service Voucher Pilot Scheme. The authorities also attach a "large-print", illustrated user guide to the package to guide the elderly to take the quick test.
However, the centres are operated on a membership basis. Can non-members receive them?
After getting one set, can I get another set when I need it?
What should the elderly do if they are tested positive for the virus but do not know how to declare?
"Hong Kong 01" organizes a series of materials to answer the problems of many elders.
Distributed quick test kits covering 680 service points, including:
1. Two district health centers and 11 district health stations (members or service users aged 60 or above) under the Primary Healthcare Office of the Food and Health Bureau;
2. 14 elderly health centres (members or service users aged 65 or above) under the Department of Health;
3. 213 district/neighborhood/activity centres for the elderly subsidised by SWD (members aged 60 or above);
4. 93 Day Care Centres/Units for the Elderly, 61 Integrated Home Care Service Teams, 31 Enhanced Home and Community Care Service Teams, and 238 accredited services provided under the Community Care Service Voucher Pilot Scheme for the Elderly, subsidized by SWD unit (service user aged 60 or above);
5. 18 TCM clinics cum teaching and research centres (patients aged 60 or above or their relatives/carers) jointly established by the Hospital Authority, NGOs and local universities.
▼Mongkok market situation on the last day of Easter holiday on April 18▼
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▼On April 18th, citizens will go to Saigon on the last day of the Easter holiday▼
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A 10-year-old girl arrived in Canada on the 12th and tested positive at the community. The Department of Health reported 4 similar cases. The number of confirmed cases dropped to 613 in a single day. One person tested positive at the Shanghai airport. Experts will review the fourth and fifth injections and the fifth wave | Kong Fanyi expects the epidemic to be good, but it is more difficult to clear: or injections are required every winter
▼On April 18, the enclosure inspection of Qingze Building in Qinghe Village, Sheung Shui▼
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Catering industry is expected to relax the help in the first stage, and the beauty industry said that some customers asked for refunds for local tours without injections | From Thursday, the tourism industry said it would help to organize a group of 100 to help children who are difficult to get infected | Pediatricians say "more "Systemic Inflammatory Syndrome" will increase the number of injections to reduce the risk
▼The Tsuen Wan Chamber of Commerce School in Tsing Yi prepares for class resumption▼
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Class resumption | Designated clinics have set up a special care line for kindergarten and primary school students who have been diagnosed with confirmed cases to make reservations for resumption of classes | How to help children quickly test and take samples?
Pediatrics organization teaching doll demonstration 2 cm into the nostrils to resume class Be willing to do the last day of the Easter holiday to increase the number of people in the gold shop, increase the number of people, and buy a gold chain. On the last day of the Easter holiday, there is an endless stream of people in Saigon "Lu Shen" Bus Union: Bicycles fight for road blocking Easter | 13 restaurants violated epidemic prevention regulations 7 Citizens were fined a total of 35,000 yuan for removing masks
▼From April 10th, the mandatory inspection announcement will be listed on the list▼
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Compulsory testing | 40 buildings involving the love of the sea in Tsuen Wan and Laguna City at No. 1 Beacon Hill were listed on the list for two consecutive days | A total of 5115 buildings were added to the list, Yinghai.
117 blocks including Sing Wan and Hoi Village opposite Sai Kung | Ching Ho Village has a building listed on the list for three consecutive days Ching Chak Building was enclosed in the afternoon and completed in the afternoon and seven housing estates including Dongxu Court and Shek Yam Village tested positive for sewage 160,000 people Rapid testing will be sent to the enclosed area｜Ching Tak Building of Tsz Ching Village, Block 1 of Fanling Wing Fook Centre will be unblocked, and the confirmed rate will be 0.5%
