An epidemic broke out in Yushan Private Kitchen, Shing Yip Industrial Building, Kwun Tong. Many people who visited on the evening of May 9 were infected with the virus. As of Wednesday (18), 26 people had been diagnosed.
After investigation by the Department of Health, it was found that the restaurant involved was suspected of operating a restaurant without a license and holding a tasting meeting, which led to the outbreak.
"Hong Kong 01" found that a retired customs officer was involved in operating Yushan's private kitchen.
The reporter also contacted a director of the restaurant, who said he did not know the operation of the private kitchen, did not respond to other questions and hurriedly closed the line.
Yushan Private Kitchen has hosted many gatherings in the past, and photos show that the restaurant can accommodate at least 30 people in the lobby alone.
The "Yu Shan Private Kitchen" in Kwun Tong Industrial Building broke out, and a total of 26 people have been recruited so far.
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6 additional confirmed cases in Yushan Private Kitchen Group Department of Health: Suspected cases of providing false information or concealing Yushan Private Kitchen increased to 20 people infected with the epidemic, and the outbreak of epidemic caused by illegal eating was referred to FEHD for investigation
At the beginning of the outbreak, a confirmed case involving Yushan’s private kitchen told the health and nursing center that they had stayed at a private kitchen restaurant for a short time to buy almond cakes and frozen meat. However, under the investigation of the Department of Health, it was found that 40 people visited the restaurant that night. , and someone held a celebration and tasting meeting.
No dine-in cases are allowed to be referred to FEHD for follow-up
Au Jiarong, the chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said at a press conference on the epidemic on the 18th that Yushan Private Kitchen is a "club format" with only a food manufacturing factory license. The case has been referred to the FEHD for follow-up. Suspected violations Operating restaurants led to outbreaks.
Looking through the photos on the social platform of Yushan Private Kitchen, there have been dinner parties in the restaurant in the past, and the hall alone accommodated nearly 30 people.
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When the FEHD replied to the media, it had confirmed that Yushan Private Kitchen holds a food factory license, but the reporter checked the list of licensed food premises on the FEHD website and did not find the address of Yushan Private Kitchen or its Cheng Yip Industrial Building. record.
Looking at the photos of Yushan Private Kitchen's social platform, at least two large round tables can be placed in the lobby of the premises, and there are other rooms in the premises.
In the past, someone held a dinner party at Yushan Private Kitchen. Photos show that the hall alone accommodated nearly 30 people, and the dishes included abalone, lobster, and foie gras.
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Yushan Private Kitchen was established in November last year and has three shareholders, two of whom are also directors, one of whom is Leung Nim Kei Nigel, who is also the majority shareholder of the restaurant.
Looking through the information, Liang Nianji, a retired customs officer, was awarded the third clasp of the Hong Kong Customs Long Service Medal by the Chief Executive in June 2020, that is, he had served for 33 years at that time.
In October of the same year, he was also awarded the Chief Executive's Certificate of Public Service by the Chief Executive. The announcement at that time stated that he had performed well in performing work related to social events, so the certificate was presented as a commendation.
Liang Nianji retired between September 2020 and February last year, according to Haifeng, a publication published by the customs.
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Yushan Private Kitchen also has a non-shareholder director, Leung Cheuk-hang, who works in the insurance industry. He is currently the executive director of an insurance company and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table.
Director refuses to respond to incident
The reporter once called Liang Zhuoheng to learn about the operation of the private kitchen. He only said "I don't know" and refused to confirm the identity of the director.
Au Jiarong, the chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, pointed out on the 18th that he believed that there were parties and food supplies in the private kitchen restaurant that night, and he also suspected that there were cases where false information was provided or concealed.
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The Centre for Health Protection announced on the 15th that after reviewing the "Safe Travel" records, Yushan Private Kitchen, Room 12, 1/F, Shing Yip Industrial Building, Kwun Tong involved at least 9 confirmed cases, and an outbreak was suspected.
The patients all arrived at the scene after 5 pm on May 9. Some people said that they only stayed for a short time to buy almond cookies and frozen meat.
Yushan Private Kitchen also stated on social platforms that it has received a notice from the Department of Health and needs to suspend business.
On the same day, the reporter visited the Chengye Industrial Building of Yushan's private kitchen. He rang the door bell three times and no one answered the door, but there were voices of conversation inside the door.
It is understood that Yushan Private Kitchen was formerly known as "Confidant Private Kitchen". Employees of other restaurants on the same floor said that since the restaurant operates on a reservation basis, "there are customers who open the door first."
DH follows up suspected cases of providing false information or concealing
The number of confirmed cases involving Yushan Private Kitchen continued to rise. The Department of Health announced the next day. The Tracking Office checked the CCTV records and found that 40 people visited Yushan Private Kitchen that day. There were several tables and kitchens on the scene, and there were also sparrows and singing. K facility.
On the 17th, Ou Jiarong, the chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, pointed out at the press conference on the epidemic that some cases revealed that there were gatherings and work meetings in the premises that night, and there were also cases that there were meals, celebrations and tasting sessions that night. Only food manufacturers.
In the evening of the same day, Yushan Private Kitchen also uploaded a number of photos of people wearing protective clothing disinfecting the restaurant on social platforms, and called it "comprehensive disinfection".
Ou Jiarong pointed out again on the 18th that, based on the integration of all case data, it is believed that there was a party and food supply in the private kitchen restaurant that night, and many people took off their masks during that time. It is also suspected that some cases provided false information or concealed.
He pointed out that if it is found that someone has provided false information to the Department of Health, it will definitely follow up.
6 additional confirmed cases in the Yushan private kitchen group Department of Health: Suspected cases of providing false information or concealing Yushan private kitchen increased to 20 people infected with the epidemic. The outbreak of the epidemic caused by illegal eating was referred to the FEHD for investigation.
5.17｜An increase of 328 cases of high outbreak of the epidemic this month. The tasting meeting of Yushan Private Kitchen is involved in illegal epidemics.