Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor met with reporters before attending the executive meeting this morning (16th), and said that the current daily number of confirmed cases is hovering between 200 and 300. She believes that the current epidemic risk is controllable, and social distancing restrictions are scheduled to be the second from the day after tomorrow (19th). The phases are relaxed, including extension of dine-in until 12:00 pm and bars open until 2:00 am.
Lam pointed out that the fifth wave has passed its peak, but it is currently stuck at a low level, with no significant decline or rise. Although there have been some cluster infections, the epidemic is still under control. He believes that the current situation has met the economic needs and the people's desire to resume normal life. expect.
Carrie Lam confirmed that the Executive Council will discuss the government restructuring plan this morning. If approved, a legislative document will be issued and details will be announced.
"Hong Kong 01" was broadcast live.
Epidemic stalemate but stable: 5.19th stage to ease restrictions as scheduled
[10:05] Carrie Lam pointed out that social distancing measures will be further relaxed on Thursday as scheduled, including the extension of dine-in dinners to 12 midnight; the number of people at banquets will increase from 20 to 120; bars and pubs can be reopened, every time 4 people and so on.
She said that the peak of the fifth wave of the epidemic has passed, and it is currently stagnant at a low level. In the past 8 to 10 days, there has been no significant decline or significant increase. At the same time, there are clusters of infections, so there are still risks.
She said that the infected group appeared in crowded places, and the infected people had removed their masks. She called on the public to be more careful and wear masks except for eating and exercising. It is best to wear face masks such as KN95.
Carrie Lam continued to point out that 30% of sewage samples are still positive, and compulsory community testing has been resumed. One in seven people in Hong Kong, or about one million people, must undergo rapid testing every day, even if there are 200 to 300 cases per day. You can understand the situation, you don't need to worry, you can enter the second stage to relax social distancing measures.
She said that the government needs to protect the public medical system, and the current hospital situation is relatively reassuring, with more than 700 people in hospital, two infected patients under intensive care, and a large number of community isolation facilities. needs and expectations of citizens returning to normal life.
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