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epidemic. Latest | Confirmed cases exceed 300 for two consecutive days, and Xiyuan Terrace of Sai Wan Village is closed again

2022-05-18T10:57:01.691Z


The trend in the number of confirmed cases has stopped falling and rebounded. Today (18th) in Hong Kong, there were 329 new confirmed cases, 127 cases were found by nucleic acid testing, and 202 cases were found by rapid testing. The number of confirmed cases was higher than 300 for two consecutive days, and there were 4 cases in the past 24 hours. patient


The trend in the number of confirmed cases has stopped falling and rebounded. Today (18th) in Hong Kong, there were 329 new confirmed cases, 127 cases were found by nucleic acid testing, and 202 cases were found by rapid testing. The number of confirmed cases was higher than 300 for two consecutive days, and there were 4 cases in the past 24 hours. The patient passed away, ending with "zero deaths" for two consecutive days.


Is there a sixth wave of the outbreak?

The latest value of the "Real-time Effective Reproduction Rate of Local Cases" compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong exceeded 1 and rose to 1.0159, which means that one patient will infect more than one person, and the number of confirmed cases will increase in the future. This is the first time the epidemic has been lost since March 5 Controlled Line of Defense.


The second phase of relaxing social and epidemic prevention measures will take effect after midnight tonight. Bars, karaoke bars, and sparrow halls can reopen. In indoor sports venues such as fitness rooms, you do not need to wear masks.


Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:

Latest Epidemic|Fu Tung Tan Zai San diners were diagnosed after their patronage on 5.11, and about 200 diners had to be tested on the same day

[18:35] Xiyuan Terrace of Xihuan Village has been closed again for forced inspection. The government's goal is to complete this operation at about 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (19th).

Depending on the test results, the operation may be extended.

The authorities explained that after reviewing a basket of factors, including the amount of virus detected in sewage, the situation of related confirmed cases, and other environmental factors, through risk assessment, it was decided to enclose Xiyuan Terrace in Xihuan Village after last week.

[17:35] The King Tai Building in On Tai Village, Kwun Tong, is closed for inspection. The government aims to complete the operation at 12 noon tomorrow (19th). Depending on the test results, the operation may be extended.

[17:30] Jia Yao House, Jia Shing Court, Fanling is closed for forced inspection. The government's goal is to complete the operation at about 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (19th). Depending on the test results, the operation may be extended.

Five clusters of cases that broke out in May.

[17:23] A total of 26 people have been diagnosed in Kwun Tong Yushan Private Kitchen. Au Jiarong, the chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that the initial investigation was based on the information provided by the patient, and it only stayed for a short time, at most half an hour. The patient said that he wore a mask and did not eat. However, a new case later claimed that there was food and drink at the time. Therefore, the authorities will comprehensively understand the actual activities on that day, and suspect that some cases have provided false information or concealed them. If concealment is confirmed, they will follow up.

Xingyuelou increased to 70 people infected with the virus genetically similar to Xiyuan Terrace, Tung Chung Tanzai increased 3 cases

[17:00] At present, the largest cluster, Xingyue Building in Sheung Wan, has 70 people infected. Ou Jiarong, chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that the investigation by the authorities showed that the main case was on the third floor of Xingyue Building on May 7. Shan, the cases are scattered, almost every unit on the 3rd floor is affected, it is estimated that there was a super spread that night, and there may be super spreaders.

[16:49] Kwun Tong Yushan Private Kitchen has 6 more confirmed cases today, bringing the total to 26. The authorities have a total of 45 people and 4 employees who arrived at the place on the evening of May 9. Most of them have tested negative.

A new case revealed that there was a gathering with friends there, and there was food supply and mask removal.

[16:42] Xu Le, director of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, insisted that after the gradual relaxation of social distancing measures, there have been more people on the streets and restaurants, and it is not ruled out that an outbreak case has been found. But it cannot be ruled out that there will be fluctuations in the future.

Xu Lejian also pointed out that the daily new cases of hospitalization of infected people are stable, and about 3.7% of those hospitalized are serious and critical cases, which is lower than the previous week or two.

[16:38] 5 diners and 1 employee of Xingyue Building were diagnosed, and the cumulative number of cases increased to 70. Ou Jiarong, chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Department of the Center for Health Protection, said that the whole gene sequence confirmed that it was the BA.2.2 virus, and the gene sequence was the same as that of Xihuan Village. Compared with Xiyuantai, the gene sequences of the two groups are highly similar, almost exactly the same.

As for one more confirmed case at the "Xinwang Club Snooker Club" on Ma Tau Wai Road, Hung Hom, involving a 15-year-old man, a total of 16 people in the group were diagnosed, involving 14 diners and 2 employees.

[16:37] Today, 22 more schools reported positive cases, involving 19 students and 3 staff, including 4 kindergartens, 9 primary schools, and 9 middle schools. The patients did not show that they had gathered.

As for the Tanzai Yunnan rice noodle group in Tung Chung Fu Tung Shopping Centre, 3 more people were diagnosed, involving 3 male diners, and a total of 6 people in the group were diagnosed.

[16:36] Four more patients passed away, Tung Chung Fu Tung Tam Tsai group, three more confirmed cases.

[16:31] There are 329 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong, and the level has risen to 300 for two consecutive days, 31 of which are imported cases.

56 housing estates including Wah Fu Estate and Choi Ying Estate and buildings with positive sewage sent 170,000 quick test kits for self-inspection

[16:30] The government stated that a total of 56 places in Southern District, Kwun Tong District and Wanchai District had positive sewage results, and the virus load was relatively high. Among them, Kwun Tong District accounted for 40, Wanchai District accounted for 12, and Southern District accounted for 4.

The Housing Department and the District Offices in the districts will distribute a total of about 170,000 rapid antigen test kits to residents, cleaners and property managers in relevant locations for their own testing to help identify infected persons.

Some housing estates were positive in sewage monitoring on May 18


Reopening | 70% reservation rate for party rooms on weekends Responsible: Hong Kong people want a place to relax

[16:11] Tomorrow (19th), social distancing measures will be further relaxed, including the extension of dine-in dinners to 12:00 pm, and the reopening of most listed places such as bars and party rooms.

The party room reopened for the first time since the fifth wave of the epidemic. Cyber, the head of Party Fun, a chain of party rooms, returned to the venue today (18th) to clean and prepare for the resumption of business.

He pointed out that as soon as the reopening news came out, there have been many inquiries from customers since last week, and revealed that 70% of the reservations were made in the first weekend.

Cyber ​​believes that under the epidemic, Hong Kong people are unable to travel abroad and have limited options for staying in Hong Kong. They hope to provide Hong Kong people with a place to relax.

▼5.18 Party room reopening preparation▼


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Reopening|The Sparrow House cleans up a week earlier. The third-generation descendant: 75% of the business must be returned to God

[15:00] The fifth wave of the epidemic has been raging for nearly half a year. The government will relax the operation of a new batch of premises tomorrow (19th), including the sparrow hall.

Zhang Jianing, the general manager of Hong Kong Sparrow Entertainment, which has been preparing to resume business a week earlier, said that the Sparrow Pavilion has been closed for a total of 374 days in two and a half years, and the losses are "incalculable". To deal with a new society where all people have been given injections.

He expects to be able to fill up all the mahjong platforms after resuming business, "I think 75% of the time will be returned to the gods."

▼5.17 Sparrow Hall is ready to reopen▼


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DSE|The invigilator witnessed the Heizai candidates twice entering the Penny's Bay Civil Security team to cook cup noodles to cheer up

[14:19] The 2022 DSE Diploma Exam Written Exam ended under the fifth wave of the epidemic, and finally 44 candidates will take the exam in Penny's Bay.

According to the HKEAA, three candidates took the exam in Penny's Bay for eight days and completed all six subjects.

The bureau stated that some candidates were listed as close contacts after leaving the camp and needed to return to Penny's Bay for the exam again, and there were also quarantine candidates who were close contacts, and the final diagnosis required an extension of the camp period.


Some invigilators described the process as very heartwarming, saying that they had seen candidates who could not open the window in their room and had no one to communicate with, but would rather stay in the examination room where they could open the window and talk more with the examination staff; When a member of the Civil Security Team saw that the candidates were about to finish the exam, they "decided the cup noodles and counted for three minutes", and sent them to the candidates' window after finishing the exam, taking care of the candidates.

Vaccinations in Residential Homes|The first-time vaccination rate for the elderly in residential care homes is 82%, a sharp increase of 27 percentage points from mid-March

[13:05] Under the fifth wave of the epidemic, elderly residential care homes have suffered severe damage. Legislative Council member Lin Zhiyuan today (18th) raised a written question on the elderly's epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic work, including the earlier establishment to enhance the anti-epidemic capabilities of residential care homes. Inter-departmental working group work, long-term vaccination strategy and roadmap for the elderly, etc.

The Labour and Welfare Bureau responded that, after various efforts, the overall first-dose vaccination rate in residential homes has risen from 55% in mid-March to 84% on May 10, of which the vaccination rate in residential care homes was 82%; The departmental working group is discussing a number of measures to prepare for the possible next wave of the epidemic.

Relaxation of social measures | Wedding inquiries increased by 30%

[11:00] The second phase of relaxing social distancing measures will take effect tomorrow (19th), and the maximum number of people at banquets will be increased from 20 to 120.

Wedding consultant Ou Huifang said on the radio program this morning that the number of wedding enquiries received recently increased by about 30%, and some prospective newcomers plan to postpone the wedding date.

▼Changes in the flow of people in Mong Kok, 2.19 night market ban dine-in VS 4.21 night market resume dine-in ▼


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Vaccine Pass | 1 million people have not received the third shot Nie Dequan: If you want to return to normal, you will not be able to take the third shot

[09:45] The third phase of the vaccine pass starts at the end of this month, but many citizens have not yet received the third shot. Recently, experts have also disagreed on the vaccine pass.

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Nip Tak-kuen, said on the radio program "Millennium Times" this morning (18th) that the public should consider that even if young people have mild symptoms after infection, there will be sequelae, that is, a long-term new crown. A high vaccination rate is a must: "If you want to get out of the epidemic, you can't get rid of the three shots."

[08:32] Bing Wah Building, Lok Wah North Village, Kwun Tong, was released from the lockdown, and 1,001 people were tested. Among them, three positive test cases and two cases with indeterminate test results were found. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange for follow-up Enter.

▼On May 16th, the East Rail Line and Tsuen Wan Line of Admiralty Station will release workers' tide▼


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Interview with Swire Cola|The sales volume of restaurants banned in the evening market dropped by 30%

[07:00] After the outbreak of the fifth wave of the epidemic, the logistics and transportation industry has been severely hit, and all walks of life in Hong Kong have been affected, and Swire Coca-Cola is no exception.

Yang Xiaohui, director and general manager of Swire Coca-Cola, revealed that in the fifth wave, more than 100 employees were diagnosed or quarantined. Due to the ban on dine-in in the evening market, restaurant-related sales fell by more than 30%. At that time, the closure of the city was more likely to occur, and a contingency plan was formulated.

Fortunately, the epidemic has eased since then, and Hong Kong's economy has gradually recovered. She is optimistic about the future: "Because we have confidence in Hong Kong's future beverage market, there is a lot of room for development."

▼Swire Coca-Cola Shatin Factory and Office▼


The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong updated the "Real-time Effective Reproduction Rate" on Tuesday (17th), and the value finally rose above 1, indicating that the epidemic is still expanding.

Epidemic | Immediate effective reproduction rate exceeds 1, the epidemic is controlled and the defense line is lost or there is a risk of outbreak

[00:56] Entering the sixth wave of the new coronavirus epidemic?

On the eve of the relaxation of the second phase of social distancing measures such as the reopening of bars and karaoke, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong is now "double lost" on Tuesday (17th). Zongguan fell to a new high in a single day this month; the "Real-time Effective Reproduction Rate of Local Cases" compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, the latest value exceeded 1 late on Tuesday, rising to 1.0159, which means that one patient will infect more than one person, and the number of confirmed cases in the future It will rise, and it is the first time since March 5 that the defense line of epidemic control has been lost.

Au Ka-wing, chief physician of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, also pointed out at a press conference on the outbreak on Tuesday that the current immediate reproduction rate is 1; careful.

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


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Epidemic rebounded, 328 cases hit a new high this month Three diners were diagnosed with the outbreak in Aberdeen, one suspected of being patient zero, 200 diners were forcibly inspected, Tung Chung, Tan Tsai suspected of an outbreak, and three injections at Café de la Café. Time limit for submitting information | Epidemic situation | After the resumption of classes, the first outbreak of transmission in the school

▼List of vaccine passes▼


The 66-year-old woman had paid 2 million yuan for Fubitai before her death. Kong Fanyi personally solved the cause of death. The government paid 2 million yuan for the first vaccination case before death. The expert committee once commented that the cause of death was uncertain. , Vaccine Pass for Admission and Death | 5.31 Implementation of the third phase of the implementation of the third phase of the three injections in restaurants

Compulsory testing|Involving 40 buildings in the Central and Western District, including Kahui Terrace and Jia Fai Garden diagnosed buildings|169 new houses in Tuen Mun and Yunding Peak in Shatin were added to the list in a single day, more than 40 housing estates were positive for sewage. 300,000 people in Tai Hing Garden, Tuen Mun will be tested and quarantined at the hotel | Six hotels including Tsim Sha Tsui Empire Hotel and Royal View Hotel have added an additional 2,000 rooms

▼From May 11, the mandatory inspection announcement will be listed on the list▼


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


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Source: hk1

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