The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong has continued to decline, and the number of new cases in a single day has remained at triple digits.
Zeng Qiyin, co-chairman of the Advisory Committee on Infectious Diseases of the Medical Association, said that with the slowdown of the epidemic in Hong Kong, it is estimated that the single-day confirmed cases in the second half of this month will fall back to double digits and hover for a period of time; if the vaccination rate is increased and community immunity barriers are established, It can prevent a greater chance of outbreaks.
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Students taking quick tests and vaccinations before returning to school have a lower chance of school outbreaks
Zeng Qiyin said in Hong Kong and Taiwan's "Millennium" that he is still optimistic about the current situation. After the long Easter holiday, the epidemic has not rebounded. It is believed that the confirmed cases in the second half of this month are expected to drop to double digits.
He believes that the next stage of social distancing measures can relax the need to wear masks when exercising outdoors, and reopen swimming pools and bars.
Kindergartens and middle schools will resume face-to-face classes today. He believes that rapid testing and vaccination before students return to school will lead to a lower chance of outbreaks in schools.
He also pointed out that if the number of confirmed cases in the community is relatively low, compared with imported cases, the government can consider reducing the frequency of rapid student testing.
Zeng Qiyin, a specialist in infectious diseases and infectious diseases and co-chairman of the Advisory Committee on Infectious Diseases of the Medical Association.
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Cui Dingbang expects to see a large increase in the number of flights after 1 to 2 months
In terms of foreign import prevention measures, Zeng Qiyin believes that the "bottom line" is to isolate and do nucleic acid and rapid testing, and the circuit breaker mechanism depends on whether the designated quarantine hotel is sufficient to handle returnees from other places.
When asked whether it is suitable to implement home quarantine, he pointed out that it depends on the family environment, whether the population vaccination ratio has reached a very high level, and whether there are new mutant virus strains overseas, but he believes that the measure should be relaxed at the end.
Cui Dingbang, director-general of the Hong Kong Tourism Promotion Association, said on the same program that for the time being, there is no significant increase in the number of passengers arriving in Hong Kong, because airlines have to reschedule their flights, and it is estimated that it will take 1 to 2 months to see a large increase in the number of flights.
Regarding some members of the public who reported that designated quarantine hotels are "hard to find", he pointed out that some affordable and luxury hotels are in great demand, but the occupancy rate of medium-priced hotels is average. He believes that the government will adjust the number of rooms according to the needs of the public.
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