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Epidemic・Latest|Tung Chung Fu Tung Plaza Tanzai Yunnan Rice Noodles Outbreak Epidemic 5.11 Patrons must be tested

2022-05-16T13:32:28.314Z


The fifth wave of the epidemic continues to "run rampant", with 234 new confirmed cases today, of which 42 were imported cases, and remained at the level of 200 to 300 for the tenth consecutive day; the immediate effective reproduction rate of local cases at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong returned to


The fifth wave of the epidemic continues to "run rampant", with 234 new confirmed cases today, of which 42 were imported cases, and remained at the level of 200 to 300 for the tenth consecutive day; the immediate effective reproduction rate of local cases at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong rebounded to 0.9 , representing a sixth wave of rising threats.

With the full resumption of classes in kindergartens today (16th), all students have returned to school.

There were 35 reports from schools today, 29 were students and 6 were teachers, involving 31 schools.


The "Yu Shan Private Kitchen" in Room 12, 1/F, Shing Yip Industrial Building, Kwun Tong, had an outbreak. Two more confirmed cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 11 cases. All of them were customers, aged 28 to 69. Staff were dispatched to inspect them. 22 samples were collected. All environmental samples were negative.

The epidemic in Xingyuelou, Sheung Wan has not stopped, and 4 more confirmed cases were recorded, all of which were visited on May 7.


Epidemic・5.15|An outbreak of private kitchen dishes at Kwun Tong Yushan Zhang Zhujun: There are hundreds of transmission chains in the community|One article clearly shows that the four groups of the outbreak in May had a total of 97 people, and more than half of them were recruited from Xingyuelou, Sheung Wan

Vaccine | Study reveals that the antibody against the infection is 6 times higher than that of the injection, and it can resist other variant viruses

[20:31] Two experts from the University of Hong Kong wrote in a newspaper review today (16th) that more than half of Hong Kong's population has been infected with the virus, and a "cluster epidemic barrier" has been built. The risk of death is extremely low, and it is believed that there is no scientific justification for "coercive" vaccination of citizens under the age of 60. It is recommended that only high-risk seniors be forced to use a vaccine passport.



However, a joint study by the University of Hong Kong and the Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong has found that people who have never been vaccinated have a weaker antibody response after being infected with the mutant virus Omicron, and those who have been vaccinated have six times more antibodies than those who have never been vaccinated. or above, the neutralizing virus antibodies are also more extensive, and antibodies to other variant viruses can also be produced.



Xu Shuchang, a government expert consultant who led the study, reminded citizens who have been "stricken" not to think that they can avoid re-infection without further injections.

▼On April 14, Chief Executive Carrie Lam received the fourth dose of Sinovac vaccine▼


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Closure of the area|Sau Lam Building, Tsui Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O

[18:05] The government has enclosed Sau Lam House, Tsui Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O from 5:30 p.m. today for mandatory testing. The persons subject to inspection must stay on their premises and undergo mandatory testing until all identified subjects in the "restricted area" The inspectors can leave their premises only after they have completed the tests and the relevant test results have been roughly confirmed.

The government's goal is to complete the operation at about 8:00 tomorrow (17th), depending on the test results, the operation may be extended.

The government will set up temporary sampling stations in "restricted areas" and require those tested to be tested before 11:30 pm today.

Government spokesman, after reviewing a basket of factors, including the amount of virus detected in sewage, the situation of related confirmed cases, and other environmental factors, and through risk assessment, it is decided to make restrictions and testing declarations for relevant areas.

Many housing estates in Tai Po, Tai Wai, Kwai Tsing and other housing estates tested positive for sewage, the government sent 160,000 rapid test kits

[17:15] The government said today (16th) that a total of 52 housing estates or buildings in Tai Po, Kwai Tsing and Sha Tin districts had positive sewage test results and a relatively high amount of virus. The Housing Department and the District Offices of the districts About 160,000 rapid antigen test kits will be distributed to its residents, cleaners and property management staff successively for their own testing.

The latest involved housing estates include:

• Tai Po District - Tai Nan Building, Tai Wo Centre, Taihu Garden Phases 1 and 2, Wing Fat Building, 9A-9B Ting Kok Road, Ting Kok Building, Meiling Court, Mei Fung Garden, Kai Cheong Building, Sheung On Building, Fu Shan Garden, Fu King Court, Fu Lai Garden, Jingquan Residence, Yu On Building, Tsui Yee Garden, Tsui Lam Court, Lai Wo Court, Shun King Building, Mei Xin Building, Murray Building, Yuefa Building , Provincial Bow Building, Wing Lai Court, Wing Fai Garden, Wing Ming Garden, Fu Lai Garden (Phase II) Yugui Court and On Lok Building

•Kwai Tsing District - You Ming Building, Bank Building, Yee Seng Garden, Cheong Shing Building, Cheong Wing Building, Kwai Du Building, Kwai Wah Building, Kwai Lung Building, On Shing Building, Yi Wo Building, Jin Heng Building, Kung Shing Building , Kwai Chung Gardens, Horizon Court, Yee Fung Court, Ka Chui Garden and Cho Yiu Estate

•Shatin District - Hengfeng Garden, Mei Chung Court, Mei Shing Court, Mei Pak Court, Heung Fen Liu - Pak Tin Estate five districts and Heung Fen Liu New Village, Green View Garden and Mei Lam Estate

▼On May 15, the "Yu Shan Private Kitchen" in Kwun Tong Industrial Building exploded ▼


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Epidemic | A total of 11 people from Kwun Tong Yushan’s private kitchen were recruited by CCTV and 40 people visited on the day when the epidemic was revealed

[17:15] The government said today (16th) that a total of 52 housing estates or buildings in Tai Po, Kwai Tsing and Sha Tin districts had positive sewage test results and a relatively high amount of virus. The Housing Department and the District Offices of the districts About 160,000 rapid antigen test kits will be distributed to its residents, cleaners and property management staff successively for their own testing.

[17:05] The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health stated that in the past two weeks or so, the number of daily diagnosing cases has remained at the level of 300, and no further decline can be seen. The level was similar (289 cases), reflecting the existence of a large number of transmission chains in the community.

[16:43] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health stated that there were 2 more confirmed cases in the Yushan private kitchen infection group, a total of 11 cases, all of them were customers, 28 to 69 years old. All environmental samples are negative; all people said they went up to get takeaways, no dine-in is provided, and everyone traveled with peace of mind. All people have been asked to do mandatory testing, and the infection route is still under investigation. It is possible that some people did not wear masks and spread it. .

[16:30] There were 234 new confirmed cases today, of which 42 were imported cases.

There is a case in the hospital, with no symptoms, it may be a second infection, or it may be a return to positive.

There are 35 reports from schools today, 31 schools have cases, 29 are students and 6 are teachers.

Reward You | 150 itineraries released, first push paid upgrades, travel agencies snap up at 10:00 tomorrow morning

[12:59] The Tourism Board announced earlier this month that it will launch the "Summer Rewards. Just in Hong Kong" promotion, and will kick off a new round of "Travel with You in Hong Kong", offering citizens discounts on local travel plans.



The HKTB said today (16th) that 60,000 places will be available for the new round of "Reward You to Hong Kong". The first batch of 150 itineraries will be accepted for registration from 10 am tomorrow (17th). The plan covers four major themes. "West Kowloon, Central, Kam Tin Ancient and Modern Cultural Tour", "Star Hotel Buffet Lunch", "Mexican Food DIY Experience", etc. Some tour groups even launched paid "upgrade" plans for the first time, such as visiting theme parks and enjoying the park FOOD.

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Four groups of outbreaks occurred in May.

Epidemic|He Bailiang points out that the outbreak group of restaurants is expected: it is not good to let minor cases affect the return to normal

[12:59] There have been multiple cluster outbreaks in Hong Kong, and some experts have also warned that the sixth wave of the epidemic will appear in two weeks. As expected, it is believed to be the result of the follow-up and tracking of the places by the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, stating that "there will be small-scale group outbreaks in other places, but the public is not aware of it", and it is expected that more indoor places will open up. , the number of confirmed cases will increase slightly, but "it is not necessary to have asymptomatic symptoms, and mild cases will affect the return to normal." We appeal to the public not to worry too much.

Kwok Kin-an, Assistant Professor of the School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK, said on the same program that he and his team are optimistic about the changes in the epidemic in the next two weeks. It is expected that the peak of the outbreak will be in autumn and winter, because the vaccination time of the public is far away, and the immune system is not immune. The decline and new variants, etc., emphasize that the sixth wave will break out only if there are new variants, and now it is only the aftermath of the fifth wave.

Announcement on government raid on 10 blocks of Yingcui Peninsula in Tsing Yi, revealing that 5 people violated the inspection

[12:04] The government today (16th) raided 10 buildings on the Yingcui Peninsula in Tsing Yi, which had been included in the mandatory testing notice earlier. The Chinese Communist Party checked the test reports of about 280 people tested, and found that five people were not tested. A fixed penalty of $10,000 was imposed.

The Government has issued mandatory testing orders to these individuals, requiring them to undergo testing within a specified period.

Vaccine Pass | Hong Kong University experts advocate change to use only for the elderly because young adults are at low risk of severe illness

[12:02] In recent months, the government has continuously stepped up its efforts to "gut needles", and implemented the third phase of "vaccine passports" on the 31st of this month ahead of schedule. Citizens must take all three injections before entering restaurants, shopping malls and other premises.

Kao Benn, Chair Professor of Epidemiology at the School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong, and Chen Deguang, Honorary Assistant Professor of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, published a commentary in the newspaper today (16th), saying that after the fifth wave of the epidemic, more than half of Hong Kong's population has been infected, enough to build Acting as a "herd immunity barrier", coupled with the limited role of vaccines in preventing infection, and the very low risk of severe illness and death for young adults after infection, there is no scientific justification for "coercive" valley injections to citizens under the age of 60. The government scrapped the policy of forcing adults under the age of 60 to use vaccine passes, requiring only the elderly to use vaccine passes "with restraint."

▼On May 15, the cross-sea section of the MTR East Rail Line opened to traffic▼


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Epidemic Outbreak Kwun Tong Industrial Building "Yu Shan Private Kitchen" No One Answers the Door There are Talking Voices at the Door Posting at the Door to Travel with Peace of Mind Epidemic | One article clearly sees that the four groups of the epidemic in May have a total of 97 people, and more than half of them were recruited from Xingyue Building in Sheung Wan, Leung Cheuk-wai worried about the short-term explosion The sixth wave of Zhang Zhujun: There are hundreds of transmission chains in the community, hoping that there will not be a major outbreak and an increase of 259 confirmed cases. 9 people in the Kwun Tong Industrial Building Yushan Private Kitchen have an outbreak of the epidemic.

▼From May 1st, the mandatory inspection announcement will be listed on the list▼


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Compulsory testing|Involved in 41 locations, visiting “Yu Shan Private Kitchen” in Kwun Tong after 5 pm on 5:00 p.m. must be tested and confirmed buildings|In a single day, 182 buildings of ten million villas in Stanley, Hai Ming Shan, No. 1 Kai Tak and three apartments are listed in the list , Royal.

37 housing estates including giants and other 37 housing estates tested positive for sewage, the government sent rapid test kits

▼On May 14th, the inspection of the enclosure of Taoshu Building in Limushu Village▼


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Source: hk1

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