The epidemic of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong is heating up. Yesterday (5th), there were 515 new confirmed cases and 4 confirmed patients died.
Among the new cases, there are 3 suspected cases of Omicron variant virus branch BA.2.12.1. Among them, a 38-year-old woman lives in Kwan Shing House, Kwan Tak Court, Sheung Lok Street, Ho Man Tin, and is the third patient in her family. A total of 36 cases have been recorded. The case was related to an earlier McDonald's group, and the Department of Health speculated that there were invisible patients spreading the virus in the area.
In addition, four bar groups continued to break out. Zentral, The Iron Fairies, LINQ and Shuffle bars in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, with a total of more than 200 cases. Since dozens of people who have visited the bars have not been able to contact them, hygiene The Center for Protection stated that it will refer relevant cases to relevant departments for legal follow-up.
An overview of yesterday's epidemic news:
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6.5｜240 customers and employees of 4 bars in Central are diagnosed with untested drinkers and face legal consequences
▼ June 5th.
Taikoo Shing Cuihu Terrace Poyang Pavilion Enclosure Inspection▼
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The immediate effective reproduction rate of local cases at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong rose to 1.353, the highest since early March.
(Screenshot of the website of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong)
▼ June 5th.
Mansions in Repulse Bay and Park Island Sewage were positive▼
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The cumulative number of infected people in the four epidemic bars.
[08:00] Under the new crown epidemic, the aviation industry has been severely disrupted, and the pilots who used to be the "Pride of Heaven" have also lost their jobs. A former Dragonair pilot once shared his experience as a KMB captain on social media.
In a recent interview with KMB, it was revealed that there are still about 10 ex-pilots serving as captains. He pointed out that the education of the captains is higher than that of the past, and only a very small number of them held a bachelor's degree. One person has a college or a degree.
KMB also pointed out that the economic situation will affect recruitment, and some people have never planned to enter the bus industry, but by chance, they regard it as a long-term goal.
KMB Assistant Coach Director (West) Yang Jinwei majored in hotel management at university. When he graduated, the financial tsunami hit the hotel industry and the hotel industry was sluggish. Later, he accidentally learned that KMB hired a coach inspector and decided to apply for the job. As a result, it took 14 years for him to try. Promoted from frontline staff to key administrative staff to manage bus operations.
KMB pointed out that positions such as driver and inspector can be regarded as "stepping stones", and employees can be promoted to other positions through internal transfer. Yang Jinwei is not an isolated case.
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[07:30] The new crown epidemic has been raging for nearly two and a half years, and restrictions on gatherings, masks, and frequent handwashing have become part of daily life. Hospitals, schools and residential care homes for the elderly have also introduced strict infection control measures. A recent study led by Professor Yuan Guoyong of the University's Department of Microbiology found that relevant measures not only help fight the epidemic, but also reduce community-onset septicemia caused by enveloped bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus pneumoniae. The amount of antibiotics used by citizens has been significantly reduced.
According to the results of the study, which has been published in the medical journal Antibiotics.
The research team believes that during the peak season of the new coronavirus or influenza in winter, it is necessary to maintain infection prevention and control measures, and it is particularly important to wear masks for all people. It is believed that it will also help reduce the consumption of antibiotics, thereby reducing the prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria.
Under the epidemic, the hospital has suspended visits. It is difficult to see the last patient.
[07:00] After the outbreak of the fifth wave of the epidemic, public hospitals and nursing homes stopped family visits, and many patients were unable to see their families for the last time when they were dying.
Liang Wanfu, a geriatric specialist, the director of health care for the elderly at the Sanatorium and Hospital, said that patients and their families do not want to "hang their lives" any more, and would rather sign "no CPR documents" and "advance medical directives" and no longer receive life-sustaining treatment , chose to spend the last time of his life at home, he pointed out that the number of people who died at home was twice as many as before the epidemic.
▼On February 21st, the Temporary Care Center of Kwun Tong Choi Wing Road Gymnasium will accept those who are waiting for admission▼
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▼On June 2, the Central Bar LinQ broke out▼
▼On June 3, the Shuffle outbreak at Lan Kwai Fong bar in Central▼
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▼On May 29, the Department of Health announced the outbreak of the Central Bar The Iron Fairies & Co▼
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Dozens of people in ZENTRAL and The Iron Fairies continue to explode in the bar, but the law has not been found to follow up the epidemic | 515 confirmed cases of virus reproduction rate hit a three-month high of 20%. Those who are positive in the quick test may need to be re-examined Liang Zichao: The high false positive rate is not due to false reports due to the slowdown of the epidemic
▼On May 28, the Zentral Bar on D'Aguilar Street, Central, broke out ▼
11 people were charged by the FEHD for violating the gathering order on Saturday in Central for one meal, a total of 55,000 fines for one meal, and a bar frequent epidemic DJ performances caused controversy The closed food ring interprets the DJ performance in the bar: interacting with the seated customers or being banned from resuming the suicide case hits a 3-year high, the director of the high suicide prevention center calls for additional mental health courses
▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 1▼
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Compulsory testing | 43 Tai Po Shalong restaurants, including Sunrise Cannes City LP6, Hong Kong University Dormitory, etc., were listed on the list of confirmed buildings | 294 buildings were added to the Mid-level Imperial Palace, Clear Water Bay Peninsula, and Emperor Peak.
The Imperial Palace is on the list of luxury mansions in Repulse Bay who tested positive for sewage, including Lijingyuan, Yingwanyuan, and Grosvenor Place closed area | Taikoo Shing Poyang Court surrounded a number of recruits involved in McDonald's BA.2.12.1 case group
▼ June 2nd.
Some customers go to the travel agency to inquire▼
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▼June 3rd.
Stanley held the event of "Stanley Dragon Boat Celebrating Duanyang"▼
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▼The opening ceremony of Shatoujiao Market in Shatoujiao Restricted Area on June 3▼
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