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Latest Epidemic|News: St. Catherine's Kindergarten suspends at least two classes and resumes classes for the first time

2022-05-24T07:18:01.080Z


Although the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has stabilized, the McDonald's in Cityplaza, which is related to the Lan Kwai Fong hotel cluster in Kowloon Fong, has added a new case. After a 64-year-old woman with Omicron mutated virus strain BA.2.12.1 subtype infected a family of three


Although the epidemic situation in Hong Kong has stabilized, the McDonald's in Cityplaza, which is related to the Lan Kwai Fong hotel cluster in Kowloon Fong, has added a new case. After a 64-year-old woman with Omicron mutated virus strain BA.2.12.1 subtype infected a family of three , 2 more confirmed cases, the Yee Wo Street branch was visited by one of the patients recently.

In addition, St. Catherine's International Kindergarten, which is popular with performing arts stars, issued a notice stating that it received notification from the parents of four students in the afternoon class at the Kowloon Tong school premises that four children had tested positive for the rapid test results and the last date of school for the four children. It's May 20.


In addition, the HKTB's new round of "Reward Your Stay" will accept reservations at 11:00 this morning (24th), and a total of 20,000 hotel accommodation places will be available, involving about 100 hotels. Book a one-night or two-night stay plan of RMB 500 or more directly with participating hotels via designated email or hotel website to enjoy a discount of RMB 500


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Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:

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5.23|In a single day, the report fell below 200 for the first time, and 2 more people were infected in the McDonald's group in Taikoo Shing

[14:30] It is reported that at least two classes of St. Catherine's International Kindergarten must be suspended, but the detailed arrangements have yet to be announced.

In addition, it was pointed out that the school today added two students and one teacher confirmed cases.

[13:30] A confirmed case appeared in St. Catherine's International Kindergarten. A total of 5 students in the afternoon class tested positive.

The reporter went to the kindergarten this morning (24th) to inspect the kindergarten. Some parents revealed that after receiving the school's notice, some parents have asked for two days' leave for their students because they were worried about the infection of their children. Take precautionary measures for students.


At the scene, personnel from the Department of Health came to collect environmental samples at noon, stayed for about an hour and left, and the students in the afternoon class continued to go to school as usual.

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Epidemic | Zeng Qiyin: Don't worry too much about the possibility of a fifth wave of monkeypox's rapid rebound

[10:15] The fifth wave of the epidemic has slowed down. Zeng Qiyin, Co-Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Infectious Diseases of the Medical Association, said on a Hong Kong and Taiwan program today (24th) that the outbreak of monkeypox in Western countries may be related to the opening of tourism around the world, causing tourists Or after coming into contact with monkeys in Africa, the virus will be brought to the place where they live, but he appeals to the public not to worry: "It's not airborne, so don't worry too much." As for the epidemic, although it is suspected that there is a new variant virus Omicron BA.2.12. 1 inflow, he is still confident and does not see the possibility of a rapid rebound in the short term.

Reward your stay | Grab the $500 discount from 11:00 a.m. to see the redemption strategy and process with hotel list

[09:30] The HKTB's new round of "Reward Your Stay" is open for reservations at 11:00 this morning. A total of 20,000 hotel accommodation places will be available, involving about 100 hotels, including Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong JW Marriott Hotel, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Disney Explorers Lodge and The Upper House, etc., eligible citizens can use the promotional code "HKstay" to book a one-night or consecutive booking of RMB 500 or more with participating hotels directly through the hotel's designated email or hotel website. Two-night stay plan, you can enjoy a discount of 500 yuan, but you must stay on or before July 17.

Redemption requirements, participation procedures, hotel list and important dates are all in plain sight.

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Closed area|Lifu House, Lai Kok Estate, Sham Shui Po, completed forced inspection and found 3 positive cases

[07:55] The closure of Lifu House, Lai Kok Village, Sham Shui Po, was lifted. During the siege period, about 720 people were tested. Among them, three positive test cases were found. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange follow-up.

▼On May 23, DH staff went to McDonald's at Cityplaza to investigate the outbreak▼


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Epidemic|McDonald's Jardine Street Branch Closed and Disinfected Cityplaza Branch Group Elderly Women Visited McDonald's at Cityplaza last Tuesday, 2 more diners were diagnosed with female patients who visited McDonald's at Yee Woo Street during the infectious period Epidemic|190 new cases hit the fifth wave low Kowloon Three Primary school has more than 2 cases of suspected outbreak within 7 days of St. Catherine's Kindergarten 5 children infected with the virus 3 people who took the school bus and did not return to school two days before the diagnosis Fanling PTU Headquarters Suspected outbreak restaurant and men's changing room, Chai Wan married police quarters Mandatory testing survey: It is difficult to make appointments at Kowloon East general outpatient clinics The DAB advocates the establishment of online consultations to cope with the sixth wave

▼On May 23, the HKU Alumni Association College will have classes as usual▼


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Fourth shot|Zhang Zhujun: Generally speaking, three shots are enough. Three types of people can choose additional protection. 18 to 59 years old can get the fourth shot. Liu Yulong: The protection is only 1 to 2 months. The hospital must have been approved by the social association for injections. It has implemented urgent and inconvenient elderly follow-up visits. Omicron continues to mutate. Severe Epidemic|Dismissal after being diagnosed with disability after working for a few days EOC sued on behalf of the sufferer Charity employee who just went to work was diagnosed and was dismissed during quarantine, accused employer of discrimination and claimed 100,000 investigation: Kowloon East general outpatient clinic for refugee appointments Attending a doctor to deal with the sixth wave of rewarding your stay | 20,000 hotel accommodation places can save 500 yuan by rushing to book rooms from 11:00 on Tuesday

▼On May 20, Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Jiurufang exploded the BA.2.12.1 new variant virus epidemic▼


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Compulsory testing | 49 buildings including Xinghua Village and Tsuen Wan Plaza are on the list on 5.15. Visits to the Central Library must be tested and confirmed buildings | 84 additional buildings such as Shekang Paradise, Mid-Levels Aidu Building, etc., three buildings in Bel-Air are on the list of 15 housing estates on Hong Kong Island that are positive for sewage 210,000 people involved in Haiyi Peninsula, Saixi Lake Building, etc. need rapid testing and compulsory testing | The government raided the 13th block of Longmen Residence, Tuen Mun, and revealed that 17 people violated the announcement without testing

▼Compulsory testing announcement from May 20▼


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