Recently, the epidemic has rebounded. Yesterday (6th), 543 confirmed cases were reported, a new high since April 22nd. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said in a meeting with reporters this morning (7th) that it is difficult to say that the epidemic is on the rise, but it is possible to It is determined that neither entry restrictions nor social distancing measures will be changed, neither relaxed nor tightened until June 30.
As the epidemic continues to worsen, the effective reproduction rate of real-time cases compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong has reached a new high in three months. After rising above 1 a week ago, it recently reached 1.5495, which means that one patient can infect 1.5 people, and the trend continues to rise sharply.
In addition, the second batch of itineraries will be launched in the new round of the HKTB's "Reward You to Hong Kong". The public can browse the event website from now on to select more than 100 itineraries, and then start the event at 10:00 tomorrow morning (8th) through various travel agencies. Register directly with the travel agency in the way listed on the website.
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The effective reproduction rate of real-time cases compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong has recently risen to 1.5495, which means that one patient is transmitted to about 1.5 individuals, and the figure continues to rise.
(Photo from the website of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong)
An overview of yesterday's epidemic news:
543 new cases of refusal to submit review samples or law enforcement
▼ June 6th.
Epidemic outbreak at Fangfang Fun English Primary School in Kowloon Tong▼
▼ June 5th.
Taikoo Shing Cuihu Terrace Poyang Pavilion Enclosure Inspection▼
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Youzhiliangpin confirmed that more than 20 employees were affected by the closure of the whole line. Spokesperson: Loss due to lack of customs clearance
[13:28] A spokesperson for Youzhi Liangpin told Hong Kong 01 today that the company has closed its branches one after another due to indefinite customs clearance since the new crown epidemic. Until recently, the last four branches have also been closed, and more than 20 employees have been affected. , emphasizing that "the company does not want to do it", and does not rule out a "comeback" in the future.
The new cases are mainly students and the working population He Bailiang: the injection rate reaches 80% and the risk of severe illness is not high
[12:45] Ho Pak-leung, director of the Center for Infection and Infectious Diseases of the University of Hong Kong, said on a radio program this morning that the current new cases are mainly students and working population aged 20 to 59. The rate of Xingxing or two injections of Fubitai is 80%, so the risk of severe illness is not high, and the number of new hospitalizations has not increased significantly.
However, he pointed out that related cases have the opportunity to transmit the virus to the elderly through the family. At present, there are still 300,000 people over the age of 60 who have not received a single injection, which will be the hardest hit by the new wave of epidemics. It is recommended to focus on promoting injections for people over 60 years old.
▼On May 30, citizens rushed to take the third vaccine to cope with the vaccine pass▼
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Reward You | The second batch of more than 100 itineraries sign up for $190 at 10:00 tomorrow morning to enjoy dinner in the Disney package
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[11:55] The HKTB’s new round of “Traveling in Hong Kong” has launched the second batch of itineraries. Members of the public can browse the event website from now on and select more than 100 itineraries. The travel agency will register directly with the travel agency in the way listed on the event website.
The vaccination rate of the new crown flu this winter or the experts expects to reach 95%, and there is no need to wear masks from next summer
[10:30] The latest research by the University of Hong Kong found that comprehensive anti-epidemic measures such as wearing masks can help reduce community-onset septicemia caused by enveloped bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus pneumoniae, and the amount of antibiotics used by citizens has also been significantly reduced; It is believed that if infection control measures are relaxed, the infection of respiratory pathogens is more likely to rebound with it.
Ye Baiqiang, clinical associate professor of the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Sciences at the University of Hong Kong, said on a radio program this morning that it is expected that another wave of new crown outbreaks may occur in winter, and it will hit the peak of influenza. At that time, people with weakened immunity, including children and the elderly, will have There is a higher chance of being infected, so it is still necessary for all people to continue to wear masks.
However, if the influenza peak period in winter is over and the epidemic situation eases, and the vaccination rate of all age groups exceeds 95%, the whole people will no longer need to wear masks.
Carrie Lam said that it is difficult to determine that the epidemic situation will rise before 6.30, and the epidemic prevention measures will not be reduced: the steps are returning to normal, but slowly
[09:55] The Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, said before attending the guild meeting this morning that the number of confirmed cases in June has risen to 400 to 500, and the situation needs attention. Although it is difficult to say that it is an upward trend or the sixth wave of the epidemic, other monitoring indicators There has also been no increase, but from now until the 30th of this month, entry restrictions or social distancing will remain the same, neither tightened nor relaxed.
Epidemic｜Liu Yulong advocates two-number calculation cases against one-size-fits-all school-wide suspension: learning is very important
[09:30] The number of confirmed cases has rebounded. There were 543 new confirmed cases yesterday, a new high since April 22. School-reported cases accounted for 204 cases.
Liu Yulong, chairman of the Scientific Committee on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, said on a radio program this morning that the school has a rapid mechanism to find confirmed cases.
He also pointed out that the current vaccination rate of schoolchildren aged 3 to 11 is not ideal, and suggested that the authorities refer to the Mainland to separate "two numbers" to calculate confirmed cases, that is, asymptomatic is not considered a confirmed case, and symptoms are defined as a confirmed case: "Wait until the public knows about the injection. Later, it was only an infection, but it was asymptomatic, and to a certain extent it was not called a disease.”
▼On June 3, the Shuffle outbreak at Lan Kwai Fong bar in Central▼
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An additional 543 cases have hit a new high in half a month. Those who tested positive must undergo nucleic acid review. Those who refused to submit samples or law enforcement reported 204 cases of infection in a single day. Branch virus Liang Zichao: Respiratory tract is difficult to immunize Central Café Crêpe staff diagnosed with suspected McDonald's group patient infection The person in charge denounced the lack of notification of nearly 40 staff members of the vaccination center without masks for a group photo Liang Zichao: Not ideal, should lead by example He Bailiang, a national forcible procurator: What additional benefits can be obtained?
▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 1▼
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Compulsory testing | 41 places including Li Baochun United World Academy are on the list. 45 more buildings in three districts tested positive for sewage, including Tung Chung Yingwan Park and Blue Sky Coast. The government sent 200,000 quick test kits. : What are the additional benefits?
Transportation and Housing Bureau: Will study the reconstruction of idle school buildings as transitional houses before the reconstruction of the square cabin Ocean Park Water Park pushes the annual ticket early bird 15% off ID card with two numbers for half price admission this month
▼On June 2, the Central Bar LINQ outbreak ▼