Today (19th), there were 291 new confirmed cases, including 38 imported cases. Among them, two cases were confirmed after community testing on the 10th and 12th respectively. It is believed that they were all Fuyang cases. A total of 9 cases of BA.4 of the South African arrival variant virus strain were reported.
The school reported 17 positive cases.
One more death.
5 customers were infected by the outbreak of the third brother of Tan Tsai in Sheung Wan, 4 of whom had attended the court at the Benchmark Hongsi in Sheung Wan, or were connected to forced inspection.
The second stage of social distancing measures is relaxed today (19th), bars, sparrow halls, and karaoke OK are expected to resume business; restaurants can dine in until 12 midnight; indoor sports venues such as fitness rooms do not need to wear masks.
However, at the same time, the trend of confirmed cases stopped falling and rebounded. Yesterday (18th), 329 new cases were confirmed, rising to more than 300 for two consecutive days, and four more patients died, ending the "zero death" for two consecutive days.
At the same time, from the 31st of this month, the third phase of the "vaccine passport" has also been implemented. Those who have not received enough "injections" want to still be able to enter restaurants and reopened premises by then, and the remaining two weeks will be used for injections.
According to the requirements of the "Vaccine Pass", all citizens aged 12 or above must receive three doses of the new crown vaccine as required by the government in order to meet the premises requirements of the "Vaccine Pass"; or, obtain a medical exemption certificate or "recovery record 2D" Those who have recovered from the "code" can still enter and leave relevant places with this certificate within half a year.
▼On May 19, the Sparrow Museum will be closed for more than 100 days and will resume business at the end of the ▼
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▼May 18th Central bar is ready to reopen on the 19th▼
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Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:
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5.18｜More than 300 more people were diagnosed with the disease, half of the people who were in the same room were infected with the virus
▼May 18 Central bar is ready to reopen from May 19▼
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▼5.18 Party room reopening preparation▼
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[16:05] The government announced today (19th) that the online reporting platform for non-local vaccination records (www.chp.gov.hk/vac-df/) will be re-launched tomorrow (20th) to provide control points and Additional channels for reporting non-local vaccination records other than designated post offices.
Reopening of the Sparrow House | Business is not good in previous years, the proprietor's comments: the virus can't stop it when the first love comes
[15:52] The fifth wave of the epidemic has been raging for nearly half a year. After the bars, sparrow halls, karaoke and other places were closed at the beginning of the year, they were finally allowed to reopen today (19th).
Among them, the Hong Kong Majong Entertainment Company has about 7 mahjongs to start at 1:00 noon today, but the proprietor revealed that there is still a certain gap today compared with the lively situation of the resumption of business last year, which is believed to be related to the weak economy in Hong Kong.
Regarding the sixth wave of the outbreak predicted by some experts, he has another insight: "The virus is like first love. It comes and goes slowly. When it comes, it can't be stopped, and when it leaves, it can't stay."
The employment population of the catering industry has fallen by 15% compared with that before the epidemic. Huang Jiahe: The business volume in the first quarter was only 15 billion yuan
[15:46] The epidemic has hit Hong Kong for nearly two and a half years. The government has successively tightened restrictions on dine-in and banned dine-in in the evening market, which has hit the catering industry hard.
Catering Alliance Charity Foundation released a research report on the development of the catering industry today (19th) and found that the employment population in the catering industry has dropped by 15.6% compared with that before the epidemic, which is much higher than the decline in catering institutions. Innovation and technology should be introduced to solve the problem of manpower shortage. However, the large amount of investment in technology and the lack of support make it difficult for the industry to transform.
Aftermath of the new crown | HKU's global debut can lead to severe bone loss and subsequent recovery and increase the risk of fractures
The density of trabecular bone (white arrow) in the femur of hamsters infected with 2019-nCoV (right) was lower than that of uninfected controls (left).
[15:22] The long-term health problems caused by the sequelae of the long-term new crown have attracted attention. Some patients who have recovered continue to experience bone pain or foot pain and discomfort. A study by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong successfully solved the mystery of pain, and it was the first time in the world that infection with the new crown virus Severe bone loss and increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures in recovered patients.
The research team found in Syrian hamsters infected with the new coronavirus, which can lead to severe bone loss of 20% to 50% of the trabecular bone structure in the long bones and vertebrae. still continues.
The relevant research results have been published in the international academic journal "Nature Communications".
Japan Switch | The Brigade Council will interview the Japan Tourism Association as soon as next week and hope that Hong Kong will accept the second round list
[10:08] Japan, the favorite tourist destination of Hong Kong people, announced a few days ago that it will be the first to allow small tour groups from four countries to enter, and must be vaccinated with three doses of the new crown vaccine, but the approved vaccines do not include the Kexing vaccine.
The Chairman of the Travel Industry Council, Xu Wangmei Lun, said today (19th) that the industry has received a lot of inquiries from customers, but since Hong Kong was not included in the first round of the list, there are not many travel agencies that have registered for Japanese tour groups, but the industry is ready.
She said that the Brigade Council is making an appointment with the Japan Tourism Association to discuss. If the meeting is successful, the meeting will be able to communicate as soon as next week. It is expected that the small tour fee will be 10% higher than the general tour fee.
Xing Yue Building is not well ventilated, experts believe that the air-conditioning unit of the restaurant is damaged or insufficient air-conditioning
[09:48] The new crown epidemic in Hong Kong continued, and cluster infections broke out in many restaurants. Among them, there were as many as 70 cases in Xingyuelou, Sheung Wan until yesterday (18th). The Centre for Health Protection believes that the ventilation situation is not ideal.
Yuen Pak Leung, chairman of the Working Group on Restaurant Air Change Regulation, said today (19th) that he noticed that many restaurants have to temporarily close or partially operate during the severe epidemic, and the air conditioning units may be damaged or insufficiently operated, so the ventilation situation is not ideal. .
If the food counters of restaurants are too close together or too close to the corners of the wall, it may cause "dead spots". The team will hold a meeting on the Xingyuelou group in the future to review the data collected by the authorities and consider whether it is necessary to review the current 6 air changes per hour. Quantitative regulations, and whether there are relevant new international standards.
▼On May 13, the Department of Health visited Xingyue Building, Sheung Wan▼
[09:04] Xiyuan Terrace, Xihuan Village, Kennedy Town, was closed for inspection twice within a week. The second enclosure was completed this morning. A total of about 270 people were tested. When the CCP found a positive test case, Authorities have also sent staff to visit about 110 households, of which five households were not answered during the process.
In addition, the closure of Ka Yiu House, Ka Shing Court, Fanling, was also lifted this morning, during which about 1,415 people were tested. Among them, three positive test cases and seven cases with indeterminate test results were found.
In addition, King Tai Building, On Tai Village, Kwun Tong also completed the enclosure inspection at 9:30 a.m. A total of about 2,210 people were tested. Among them, two positive test cases and two cases with indeterminate test results were found.
01 News: The second phase of consumer coupons will be applied in mid-June as soon as possible to distribute 5,000 yuan in early July
[07:00] The first phase of the 10,000-yuan consumer coupons of 5,000 yuan will be distributed on April 7, and many people are concerned about when the second phase of 5,000 yuan will be distributed.
It is understood that the authorities plan to open applications in mid-June. At that time, eligible residents can decide whether to “transfer” at the same time, that is, use another platform to receive payment. It is expected that the payment will be received at the earliest in early July. Received money later.
▼In the early morning of April 7th, citizens took Octopus cards to receive consumption coupons▼
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A bar in Central was the first to reopen at midnight. The person in charge expects business to drop by 90%: it will close again or leave Hong Kong to develop a mahjong house a week earlier. The person in charge of the 70% appointment rate: Hong Kong people want a place to relax
▼5.17 Sparrow Hall is ready to reopen▼
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6 additional confirmed cases in the Yushan Private Kitchen group Department of Health: Suspected case of providing false information or concealing the outbreak of the epidemic Yushan Private Kitchen suspected of violating regulations Retired Customs Officer Ren Major Shareholder Director refused to respond to the question Xingyuelou increased to 70 people infected with the virus The virus gene is highly similar to Xiyuantai, Tung Chung Tan Zai has 3 outbreaks | Isolation ward cases have increased by 20% in two days, Xu Lejian pointed out whether the sixth wave has exploded to see 3 indicators DSE | Penny's Wan Min'an team cooks cup noodles to cheer the epidemic | Survey reveals that 80% of carers are depressed during the fifth wave
Five clusters of cases that broke out in May.
DSE｜The invigilator witnessed that the Heizai candidates entered the Penny’s Bay Civil Security team twice to make cup noodles to boost the vaccine pass｜1 million people have not received the third shot Nie Dequan: if they want to resume the normal three shots, some schools refuse to take it The Children's Rights Committee called on the Education Bureau to clarify the injections in the institutions | The first vaccination rate of the elderly in the institutions was 82%, a sharp increase of 27 percentage points from mid-March The investigation of suspected myocarditis in a young man after injection indicates that the fifth wave vaccination rate has increased by nearly 60%. Scholar: There is no necessary relationship between willingness and injection
▼On May 18, the second enclosure inspection of Xiyuan Terrace in Xihuan Village within a week▼
▼On May 18, the enclosure inspection of Jingtai Building, On Tai Village, Kwun Tong▼
Compulsory testing | A total of 40 buildings are involved in the student CityU dormitory HSBC Yexin Hall, Kai Tak Huan Ran Yiju Diagnosis Building | 199 buildings in Wong Tai Sin in a single day are now Chongshan and the love of the sea.
Aixuanmei is on the list of closed districts｜Xiyuan Terrace of Xihuan Village was enclosed and tested twice within a week, and 56 housing estates such as King Tai Building, Ka Yiu Court, Wah Fu Village, and Cai Ying Village were tested positive for sewage and 170,000 fast Packet self-test
▼From May 11, the mandatory inspection announcement will be listed on the list▼
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▼On May 15, the "Yu Shan Private Kitchen" epidemic broke out in Kwun Tong Industrial Building▼
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