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Epidemic・Latest|366 more confirmed cases and 11 more deaths reported

2022-04-29T08:59:14.558Z


Today (29th), there were 366 new confirmed cases, a decrease of more than 10% from 413 yesterday. There were 14 imported cases and 11 more deaths reported today, including 6 new cases from the HA and 5 new mortuary cases. reported cases


Today (29th), there were 366 new confirmed cases, a decrease of more than 10% from 413 yesterday. There were 14 imported cases and 11 more deaths reported today, including 6 new cases from the HA and 5 new mortuary cases. reported cases.

In addition, 9 more positive cases were reported in schools, involving 9 schools, including 7 students and 2 staff.


Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:


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[16:42] Zhang Zhujun said that in the mortuary report of the Department of Health, the forensic doctor received 5 more cases, including 1 female and 4 males, aged 69 to 90. One of them was a resident of the mortuary. The mortuary was found to be positive. After analysis of the medical records, the cause of death of the five people was related to the new crown. They passed away from February 25 to the end of March. One of them had a shot of Kexing on Feb. 14, and the other had two injections of Fubitai. The last shot was last year. December.

[16:39] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said that today (29th), there were 366 new confirmed cases, including 14 imported cases, and 11 more reported deaths, including 6 new cases in the Hospital Authority. , and 5 new mortuary reported cases.

In addition, 9 more positive cases were reported in schools, involving 7 schools, including 7 students and 2 staff.

▼The epidemic lasted for more than two years, and the airport was full of passenger planes▼


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[15:47] The government announced today (29th) that the outbound travel warning issued to overseas countries/territories regarding the 2019-nCoV will be lifted on May 1.

On March 17, 2020, due to the current epidemic situation around the world, the government issued a red outbound travel alert to all countries, and strongly urged the public to avoid all non-essential outbound travel plans. The alert has been in effect until now.

Considering that the current epidemic situation around the world is mainly caused by the Omicron mutated virus strain, the epidemic level in countries with close contacts with Hong Kong has generally declined. The government believes that the outbound travel alert issued to all countries can be lifted at this stage.

Epidemic | Hong Kong government cancels outbound travel warning to overseas countries from 5.1, Zhang Zhujun urges not to travel unless necessary

▼On April 29, some sewage monitoring tests were positive, involving housing estates▼


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230,000 people in Heng Fa Village, On Tat Village and five estates in Tsuen Wan who tested positive for sewage were sent rapid test kits

[15:29] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has gradually declined recently.

The government announced today (29th) that the results of sewage tests in multiple housing estates were positive.

These include Heng Fa Village in Eastern District, On Tat Village in Kwun Tong, Luk Yeung New Village in Tsuen Wan and Bowen Street.

The government will successively distribute about 230,000 rapid test kits to residents, cleaners and property managers of relevant housing estates for their own testing.

▼The Observatory issued a hot weather warning on April 29▼


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Two former Cathay Pacific flight attendants pleaded guilty to violating prevention and control regulations

[14:46] Two former Cathay Pacific flight attendants were involved in unnecessary activities during the medical surveillance period after arriving in Hong Kong from the United States last year. One of them was involved in lunch at Mochizuki Tower in Festival Walk, and both of them were diagnosed with COVID-19. Omicron variant strains.

They admitted today (29th) that they violated the prevention and control regulations.

▼Hong Kong people living in Shanghai and Beijing returned to Hong Kong to avoid the epidemic on April 28▼


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DSE|Mathematics extension part starts today, a confirmed candidate Penny's Bay takes the test and one person is not allowed to abandon the test

[13:04] This year's DSE has been launched in the fifth wave of the epidemic. Today (29th) the exam subjects are the extension of mathematics (ie M1, M2).

The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority stated that one confirmed candidate took the HKDSE exam today at the Penny's Bay Community Isolation Facility; another candidate chose not to take the exam due to physical discomfort.

Employment Support Scheme 2022| Service Center now allows self-employed persons to make a free trip with missing documents

[13:03] The Employment Support Scheme 2022 will accept applications from today. Eligible employers and self-employed persons can apply online or in person at service centers.

This morning, the service center of the Kwun Tong Viewpoint Center had a short queue before opening, but the line quickly dispersed after the office started. According to the on-site staff, about half of the people present were self-employed and employers.

Hongkong Post will adjust its service from 5.16 to only send Speedpost and local express on Saturdays

[13:02] Hongkong Post announced today (29th) that it will maintain the delivery service from Monday to Friday from the 16th of next month, and only provide designated urgent delivery services on Saturdays, namely Speedpost and local postal express. Other services remain unchanged.

Hongkong Post explained that commercial organizations implement a five-day work week, and nearly 90% of the ordinary mail handled by Hongkong Post is commercial mail.

There are also more than 140 self-service mailing facilities in various districts in Hong Kong, emphasizing that the latest adjustment arrangements are appropriate.

Diagnosed Buildings|2664 Buildings on the List

[12:45] The epidemic is gradually slowing down. There were 413 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong yesterday (28th). The list of confirmed buildings updated by the Centre for Health Protection on the same day showed a total of 2,664 buildings on the list, a decrease of 112 buildings from the previous day. The district is the hardest hit area (accounting for about 10%), and there are also more than 200 buildings on the list, as well as the Kwun Tong and Yuen Long districts.

Five accused of using leave to travel with peace of mind to enter immigration building, including three civil servants on bail

[12:28] Five men and women, including staff of the Immigration Department and the Audit Commission, were charged with trespassing into a property unit under the jurisdiction or management of a public authority after using the fake "Safe Travel" mobile app to enter the Wanchai Immigration Building last year. The case is today (29th) Appeared at Eastern Magistrates' Court.

The prosecution requested that the case be adjourned for further legal advice, so the case was adjourned to June 10 for retrial, and all five defendants were released on bail.

Defendant Wu Minyi (wearing a hat) left the court after being released on bail.

(Photo by Li Huina)

Zeng Jiang passed away | Quarantine hotel said that the inspection team of the Department of Health knocked on the door according to common sense and no response or something happened

[12:02] Veteran artist Zeng Jiang was found dead in the room of the quarantine hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui a few days ago. The news of his death caused a heated discussion among the people, and some people questioned the lack of support in the quarantine hotel.

The Os Hotel in Kowloon City is also a quarantine hotel. Chairman Zhong Weitang said today (29th) that he has never tried knocking on the door and no response.

He also said that the Department of Health has also set up inspection teams in each quarantine hotel, responsible for coordinating work, answering questions, and monitoring hotel operations.

▼Zeng Jiang was found dead in a quarantine hotel room in Tsim Sha Tsui on April 27▼


Closed Districts|A total of 18 positive cases were found after the release of Ziwei Building in Choi Hung Village and Lai Kit Building in Lai Tak Village

[08:47] Ziwei Building in Choi Hung Village and Lai Kit Building in Lai Tak Village in Tai Hang were released this morning. About 1 100 people in Ziwei Building were tested. When the CCP found four positive test cases and two indeterminate test results In this case, the government has also sent staff to visit about 730 households. Among them, 151 households were not answered during the process. The government will take measures to follow up.

In Lai Kit House, 932 people were tested, of which 14 positive test cases were found.

▼The airport was "sparsely populated" under the epidemic on April 27▼


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24 men fined for police inspection of multiple locations in Tsuen Wan

[00:03] The Special Duty Team of the Tsuen Wan Police District inspected various locations in the district yesterday (28th), and found group gatherings in a park at Lei Muk Shue Village and a playground at Ham Tin Street.

During the operation, a total of 18 local men and 6 Pakistani men (aged 31 to 88) were fined for allegedly contravening the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G).

The police reminded that members of the public should take care of themselves and others and strictly abide by the relevant laws to help control the epidemic and reduce the risk of the virus spreading in the community.

The family of four who lived in Shanghai and Hong Kong indefinitely returned to Hong Kong to avoid the epidemic: they would rather have their children take online classes, 413 more confirmed cases, 5 more deaths, and another BA.5 variant case recorded in Hong Kong The hotel room SWD has contacted his family to help 5 men and women travel with peace of mind and break into the immigration building.

▼On April 28, the enclosure inspection of Ziwei Building in Caihong Village▼


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Zeng Jiang passed away | Zhang Zhujun: The family supplies have been delivered to the hotel quickly, no need to ask the official Zeng Jiang passed away | Daughter Zeng Muxue went to the mortuary to recognize her body and thank you for your concern: I hope to remember Qu Liangzai while Zeng Jiang passed away | Advocating home quarantine for people arriving in Hong Kong under conditions, Zeng Jiang's daughter Zeng Muxue revealed that her father had heartache before the quarantine hotel asked the Department of Health to open the door first. Zeng Jiang passed away | Love Zengjiang's death|Daughter Zeng Muxue looked sad and her husband went to Kwai Chung mortuary to recognize her father's body

DSE︱General Studies Paper 2 Hidden Top Two Questions Involving Comparison or Dark Comparison Candidates: Do You Want to Change Questions No controversial topics related to Tokyo Olympics, WFH and other popular issues. The government handed over the first batch of 155 units to Tongxin Village, a transitional house in Yuen Long. The first batch of 155 units will be delivered today and will join next month. Guided tours will resume on 5.16 and increase to three daily tours and start booking on 5.3

▼April 28 DSE Diploma Examination General Studies▼


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National testing|Experts recommend 8 days to prioritize relaxation of measures in high-risk areas or compulsory testing for 300,000 people infected with the virus|Add 40 buildings to the list of closed areas such as Azure Bay, Yingwan Garden, Hengfu Garden, etc. | Lai Kit House in Tak Village and Ziwei House in Choi Hung Village are expected to unblock more than 20 housing estates tomorrow. Shek Pai Wan Village and Chi Lok Garden in Tuen Mun will send 220,000 quick test kits to diagnose buildings. , Kai Tak Tianhuan is on the list of closed areas | Hong Yam House, On Yam Estate, Kwai Chung was unsealed and found 14 positive cases with a recruitment rate of about 1%

▼From April 21st, the mandatory inspection announcement will be on the list of buildings▼


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Source: hk1

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