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Epidemic・Latest︱The epidemic situation is on the decline, and the number of schools that have resumed classes has increased to more than 500 requiring monitoring

2022-04-24T23:09:36.804Z


The fifth wave of the epidemic has gradually eased. Hong Kong reported 429 new confirmed cases yesterday (24th), the first time since February 6 that the number of cases fell below the 500 level, and 13 more people died. In the past week, 299 schools in Hong Kong have resumed classes.


The fifth wave of the epidemic has gradually eased. Hong Kong reported 429 new confirmed cases yesterday (24th), the first time since February 6 that the number of cases fell below the 500 level, and 13 more people died.

In the past week, 299 schools in Hong Kong have resumed classes, and a total of 12 schools have reported positive cases, including 8 students and 7 teachers in a total of 15 people.


Au Ka-wing, chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that the epidemic in Hong Kong has not rebounded significantly after the long Easter holiday, but more than 500 schools will resume classes from today to minimize the risk of school transmission.


Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:

Epidemic・4.24︱429 new cases and 13 more people died of Ou Jiarong: No rebound after Easter

▼On April 24th, Lequan Building in Shuiquanao Village was closed for inspection▼


[07:00] The Russian-Ukrainian war continued to cause a chain effect. Coupled with the new crown virus epidemic, the long-term unstable supply chain was hit again, and the price of Hong Kong has been rising. One of the "seven things to open the door", edible oil, In the first quarter, prices have been quietly increased by 10%, and some supermarkets have suddenly increased prices by 6.7% to 9.2% this month. Some grain and oil importers expect to increase by up to 20% throughout the year.

Ukraine is a major agricultural exporter, and the industry is worried that the war will lead to another surge in global food prices. In addition, under the shadow of the US interest rate hike, restaurants cannot rule out price increases of more than 10% in the second half of the year.

Only restaurants are reluctant to pass the cost on to diners, and it is estimated that they will lose about 5% of their profits.

▼"Mobile Cabin" enters the nursing home▼


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▼On April 22, reporters directly hit the resumption of local tours▼


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An additional 429 confirmed cases hit a new low in more than two months. No big rebound has been seen since Easter, calling for recovered patients to get injections 6.7 round-trip passenger planes from London, at least one flight a day, experts expect the sixth wave of the epidemic to urge vaccination as soon as possible: no injections, severe elderly people can't blow candles | Gao Basheng: If the sixth wave is still difficult, the HA will learn from experience to prepare

▼Changes in the flow of people in Mong Kok 2.19 night market ban on dine-in VS 4.21 night market resume dine-in ▼


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Consumption Vouchers|Ok Convenience Stores Giveaway Discounts Renew the consumption vouchers with Octopus, you can get a 10 yuan cash coupon Four generations of a family of six in a subdivided room are infected with the epidemic. During the five waves of the epidemic, platform users increased by 66%. Nearly half of them were moderately to severely anxious. Luo Zhiguang: The number of residential rehabilitation services will be significantly increased. Social welfare facilities will be increased. If necessary, I will buy Chen Maobo again. Unemployment will take time to fall. Last year's fiscal surplus was raised to more than 29 billion yuan.

▼From April 15th, the mandatory inspection announcement will be on the list of buildings▼


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Compulsory testing | 40 more housing estates Tseung Kwan O Metropolitan Station, North Point Tanner Gardens are on the list, 17 housing estates including Shing Pak Shan, Jin Ting Shan and other 17 housing estates tested positive for sewage Lequan Building aims to complete the operation at 11:00 tomorrow morning. The total number of newly-added buildings will be reduced to 3,804. Saixihu Building, Bel-Shawan, will be listed in the closed area. case

▼On the second day of the HKDSE, candidates should take the English listening test▼


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▼April 22 DSE Diploma Examination ▼


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Source: hk1

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