The fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong has eased slightly. The government will implement the third phase of "vaccine passports" at the end of this month. Those who have recovered will need to use the "recovery QR code" to enter and leave designated places.
Xu Lejian, director of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said today (13th) that some infected persons had not completed their reports earlier due to various reasons. , and a quarantine record has been issued, and there is no large-scale hoarding requirement at present.
He emphasized that even if the citizens did not report after being diagnosed in February to March, they have recovered for more than a month and can safely receive the new crown vaccine.
Xu reminded the public that Omicron has high transmission capacity and must be vigilant. Three doses of the vaccine for adults can reduce severe illness by 98%.
As for those who have received the "recovery QR code", he also suggested that "if it is not enough time, first arrange the required doses of vaccination", emphasizing that there is a variant of Omicron, and early vaccination is very important.
▼On May 12, the Department of Health announced the outbreak of "Xinwanghui"▼
Xu Lejian pointed out at the press conference on the epidemic that although the epidemic has eased recently, the spread of Omicron is high, and citizens should remain vigilant. Vaccination is still an important measure to fight the epidemic. At present, 80% of people over 60 are vaccinated for the first dose, which means that there is still an appointment. 400,000 people have not been vaccinated, and the first vaccination rate is about 71% between the ages of 3 and 11. Parents are urged to bring their children for injections to build personal immunity.
No matter which vaccine can reduce severe illness by 98%
Xu Lejian mentioned that the government will implement the third phase of the "Vaccine Pass" at the end of this month. According to a study by the University of Hong Kong on the effectiveness of vaccines based on positive nucleic acid tests in Hong Kong, it was found that as long as three shots were given, no matter which vaccine an adult receives, the reduction of 98% % severe disease, two doses of vaccination can reduce the risk of severe disease and death by about 72 to 96%.
▼May 12 Enclosure inspection of Xihuan Village▼
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Xu Lejian: Even at the peak of the fifth wave of infections, injections are now safe
Xu Lejian continued that at the peak of the fifth wave, many citizens who tested positive may not have completed their reports or obtained quarantine orders due to technical or other considerations.
The CHP has followed up on 80,000 follow-up requests received in the past two weeks through hotlines and emails, and has since issued quarantine records. Currently, there are no large-scale hoarding requests.
Xu Lejian also pointed out that since the benefits of vaccination definitely outweigh the risks, and according to the recommendation of the scientific committee, one month recovery can be safely vaccinated, so even if there is no positive report at the peak of the fifth wave, "I believe that today, 𠵱Home has passed a month. , all can be injected safely." He encouraged the public to get injections as soon as possible to meet the requirements of the "Vaccine Pass" and to enhance antibodies.
▼May 13 Epidemic Press Conference▼
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Appeal to recovering people: It is not good to arrange vaccination before enough time
As for the citizens who already have the "rehabilitation QR code", Xu Lejian pointed out that although the validity period is 180 days from the time of recovery, he appealed to the relevant people to "arrange the required doses of vaccination before the deadline, although (injection) is not a hundred days. 100% anti-infection, but effective in reducing the risk of severe illness and death.”
He continued that the new coronavirus is constantly mutating, and there are new Omicron sub-strains overseas, and it cannot be ruled out that there will be new variants in the future.
Because of the stronger infectiousness and the greater lethality, it is important to reiterate that early vaccination provides an effective barrier.
BA.2.12 increased to 7 cases BA2.1.1 a total of 19 cases
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that after genetic analysis of imported cases, it was found that one more patient sample was carrying the BA2.12 variant virus.
The case was tested at the airport and found that the patient arrived in Hong Kong from the United States via Japan on May 7 and had a sore throat that day.
There have been a total of 7 BA.2.12 cases in Hong Kong so far; as for BA.2.1.1, there are 8 more cases, a total of 19 cases, most of which arrived in Hong Kong from the United States, and one was from the Netherlands. Most of them were detected at the airport. One case was identified on the third day of the quarantine hotel sample.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Patrick Nip, today (May 13) visited the Community Vaccination Centre of the University of Hong Kong, Luk Yau Tong, to inspect the operation of the centre and thanked the medical team and administrative support staff.
Pictured is Nie Dequan (middle) talking with a citizen who has just been vaccinated against the new crown.
Next to him is Professor Kong Fanyi (right), the doctor-in-charge of the Luk Yau Tong Community Vaccination Centre of the University of Hong Kong.
(Photo by Civil Service Bureau)
In addition, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Nip Tak-kuen, inspected the Community Vaccination Centre at Luk Yau Tong of the University of Hong Kong today. He pointed out that the centre began to serve on February 23 this year. On the last day of the 22nd of this month, the fifth wave of the new crown epidemic was very severe, and it was due to the formation of the University of Hong Kong. With the support of the medical team, "Professor Yuan Guoyong, Professor Kong Fanyi and a group of medical staff worked together, and the government was able to set up an inoculation center for all Hong Kong citizens in the university for the first time. Almost three months have passed in a blink of an eye, and the inoculation center was at the worst time of the epidemic. played a key role.”
After the closure of the Luk Yau Tong Community Vaccination Centre of the University of Hong Kong, there will still be more than 20 community vaccination centres providing services, while the number of designated general outpatient clinics provided by the Hospital Authority to provide COVID-19 vaccine appointment services has increased to 43.
Citizens can also choose to get vaccinated at 13 public hospital new crown vaccination stations, more than 1,000 private doctors and clinics that provide Kexing vaccination services, and 76 private medical care institutions that provide Fubitai vaccine.
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