As the epidemic continues, Au Ka-wing, chief physician of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, announced that there were 752 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (14th), of which 97 were imported cases.
Among the confirmed cases, 348 were nucleic acid test positive cases, 404 were rapid test positive cases, and one more patient died in the past 24 hours, involving a 79-year-old man.
The latest real-time effective reproduction rate of the virus from the School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, on June 13, the latest figure rose to 2.057 on average, with an upper limit of 3.35.
(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)
An overview of yesterday's epidemic news:
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6.13︱The second phase of the Quarantine Hotel Haotiantian City Outbreak Coupon will be issued in August
[23:04] The Food and Health Bureau announced that the mandatory testing notice was gazetted, and 16 restaurants, a dance school and 31 buildings were listed.
North Point has the largest number of restaurants on the list, including Jin Bai Huang Restaurant in Tung Po Building, KFC Hometown Chicken in Kinway Place, Dolphin Restaurant in North Point and Tung Tai Tea Restaurant in Fubon Building; there are three in Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, and Tan in Ming Tak Shopping Center. Three Brothers Rice Noodles, TKO Gateway Maxim's Sketches and Donggang City Xie Nong.
The only Yunguichuan flavor in Sipifang, Tsuen Wan was on the list for two consecutive days, and McDonald's in Amoy Shopping Mall was also included in the list.
Wan Chai also has two restaurants on the list, Jaffe Road Wah Sau Ice House and Bayview Centre Frites Belgium On Tap.
The only Yunguichuan flavor in Tsuen Wan has been included in the mandatory testing list for two consecutive days.
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▼Compulsory testing announcement on June 14▼
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▼Disney Star Dream Light and Shadow Tour will have a media preemption on June 14▼
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Confirmed Building︱Added 474 buildings involving Tseung Kwan O Savannah, Mid-Levels One and other 3 hotels on the list
[22:12] The Department of Health (14th) updated the list of confirmed buildings, adding 474 new buildings with residents newly infected with the virus. Among them, 43 buildings in Sha Tin District were the most, followed by Sai Kung District (Tseung Kwan O) and Kowloon City District, which were newly added respectively. 42 and 40 buildings.
Buildings on the list include many luxury houses, including Towers 1, 2 and 5A of Savannah in Tseung Kwan O, Tower 2 of Fuhui Palace in Central and Western District, and Jiaduo Jinshan;
In addition, Royal Plaza Hotel Shatin, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong and Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong also made the list.
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▼The second issue of $5000 coupon Q&A▼
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In the past two weeks, 38 schools experienced upper respiratory tract infections involving 254 people, and more than half of the cases were kindergartens
[21:51] The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health said today (14th) that the number of outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infections in schools has recently increased, with 38 outbreaks of residential/school outbreaks involving 254 people recorded in the past two weeks.
The center pointed out that the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection and other respiratory system infections, including influenza and new coronary pneumonia may be similar. If students and staff develop fever or respiratory symptoms, regardless of the results of the rapid antigen test, they should not return to school and should immediately Wear a mask and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
25 years since the return of China｜The first Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Marathon is under preparation
[20:02] On the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, the Greater Bay Area Economic and Trade Association announced today (14th) that the first Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Marathon will be held in December this year. Registration is accepted.
Consumer Coupon｜Mainland Professionals: Finally Feeling Participated in Participating Foreign Domestic Helpers
[19:43] The second phase of 5,000 yuan consumption coupons will be issued as soon as the summer vacation. The beneficiaries are extended to professionals who come to Hong Kong and those who come to study in Hong Kong, etc., and can receive half-value coupons.
Some professionals who came from the Mainland to study and work in Hong Kong said that they felt that they did not feel a sense of belonging when they did not receive the money before, but now they can receive $5,000.
However, in the two rounds of consumption coupons, foreign domestic helpers are not eligible to receive them.
Some foreign domestic helper groups have criticized the government's actions as ignoring the foreign domestic helper group, and the practice is unfair, emphasizing that foreign domestic helpers make great contributions to Hong Kong society, such as taking care of the elderly and children, etc., so that their families can go out to work.
Disney Fireworks Display｜Xingmeng Light and Shadow Tour 6.18 Comeback Preemptive Event Encountered by Yellow Rain Warning
[19:11] Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Fireworks Display will return this Saturday (18th) after a four-year absence.
Tonight (14th), Disneyland arranged for the media to take the lead in enjoying the show, which was intertwined with Disney characters and stories, combined with lighting, fireworks and other effects.
In his speech, Financial Secretary Chen Maobo, who was admiring in the rain, expressed his thanks to the guests who still came under the rainstorm, and said "water is fortune".
The Red Cross sent supplies to nearly 10,000 people in the fifth wave of the epidemic. It is recommended to store at least three daily rations for the next wave of epidemics.
[18:15] The epidemic in Hong Kong has been repeated, and the number of confirmed cases has hovered between 700 and 800 recently. The public is concerned about whether there will be a sixth wave of the epidemic.
The Hong Kong Red Cross launched the "Grain Storage Strategy" today (14th), advising citizens to maintain a three-day emergency food reserve and establish a personal support network to enhance their awareness of disaster preparedness in response to the next wave of epidemics or other emergencies.
Consumer Coupon｜Octopus system upgrade or increase to $4000 at the end of the year, real-name registration up to $10000
[18:08] The government announced the details of a new round of consumer coupons yesterday (13th). Octopus, the company with the highest adoption rate last year, immediately launched membership and transfer discounts.
Regarding the 3,000-yuan upper limit that the public has been ill-conditioned, Octopus explained in detail at the press conference today (14th), saying that after learning that government consumption coupons do not violate the 3,000-yuan upper limit, it is reviewing the regulations and will have the opportunity to use the consumption coupons as soon as the end of the year. The limit has been raised to 4,000 yuan, and the authenticated user (registered Octopus with real name) can even be increased to 10,000 yuan, in order to prepare for the opportunity to distribute coupons in the future.
Octopus also pointed out that the distribution of consumer coupons in batches is a mechanism established by the government, and clarified that: "There may be reports that question the Octopus system with microphones pre-packing money and slowly dispatching returning citizens. In fact, this is not the case."
[17:18] Two more nurses from the Psychiatry Department of the United Hospital were infected, and a total of 6 were recruited. Some of them attended the party earlier.
The Chief Administrative Manager (Integrated Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority, Li Liye, said that he had reminded colleagues of the unsatisfactory situation of attending gatherings through the head of the network department, especially with the mask removed for a group photo.
Li pointed out that doctors and nurses should lead by example and avoid attending dinner parties.
The mask-removing farewell party at United Hospital has increased to 6. China recruits HA: medical and nursing should lead by example
[17:15] There are 25 more cases of variant BA.2.12.1, 10 of which are cases of unknown origin, and 11 are related to cases of unknown origin.
[17:12] One more customer at the Racks City bar in Central was infected, with a total of 22 confirmed cases, while FLM in Sheung Wan added 4 cases, including 1 employee and 3 customers, with a total of 28 confirmed cases.
Epidemic ｜ 752 new cases, Wan Chai Dance Centre outbreak founder is ANSONBEAN's mother
[17:05] There were 752 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today, 134 more schools reported cases, and a 79-year-old male patient passed away.
[17:00] Kwai Chung House, Kwai Fong Estate, Kwai Chung is enclosed. The government's goal is to complete the operation at about 9:00 am tomorrow (15th). Depending on the test results, the operation may be extended.
[16:58] The Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital Authority, Gao Basheng, said that the Hospital Authority will set up a new emergency response command center, and will also plan to restart Asia Pacific and North Lantau in a short period of time, increase hospital beds and manpower, and hope to achieve bed et al.
Kwan Yick Building Phase II, several buildings in Western District and Tai Wai were positive for sewage, the government sent 170,000 rapid test kits
[16:55] The government said today that in response to the new crown epidemic, the Environmental Protection Department and the Drainage Services Department have collected sewage samples in various districts for coronavirus testing.
Among them, more than 10 housing estates in the Central and Western District and 4 housing estates in Shatin were found to be positive in sewage samples, and the virus load was relatively high, including Belcher Street, the residential area near Coles Street, the second phase of Golden Lion Garden and the other Tamura and others.
The Housing Department and the District Office of the District will distribute nearly 170,000 rapid antigen test kits to residents, administrators and cleaning staff, calling on the public to self-test.
[16:48] Director of the Department of Health, Lin Wenjian, pointed out that the positive rate of community testing centers and mobile sampling stations this week was 0.53%, an increase of nearly double this week from 0.29% last week.
[16:46] Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that in order to prevent the risk of mutation, if the government finds that the confirmed patients and the close vaccinated people share the bedroom, toilet, etc., they will be arranged to be isolated in designated places and will be strictly enforced.
[16:43] Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that schools will not be required to completely stop face-to-face classes.
Epidemic prevention and spiciness｜From June 16, bar and nightclub customers must show a negative photo of the rapid test within 24 hours before entering the venue, and the shared toilet cannot be quarantined at home. Chen Zhaoshi: We will not fully require schools to suspend classes for the time being
[16:39] Chen Zhaoshi announced that customers in bars, pubs, nightclubs, and nightclubs will be additionally required to present a negative rapid test certificate within the past 24 hours before entering, otherwise they will not be allowed to enter. The effective date is from 6.16 to 6.29, and the government will strengthen Inspection of various premises.
[16:32] The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said that social distancing measures have been relaxed in the first two phases, all restaurants have reopened with listed premises, and economic activities have resumed. It is the fifth wave of a rebound. Yesterday, 737 cases were recorded. It is expected that the number of new cases will reach four digits within this month. More human resources to minimize the risk of rebound.
Consumer coupons | Octopus spends 250 million yuan to retain customers, new and old users can save up to 200 yuan of consumer coupons.
Continuous update｜List of 32 shopping malls with discounts for luxury RV, iPhone13
[15:27] The government announced the details of a new round of consumer coupons yesterday (13th).
Octopus announced today (14th) that it has prepared more than 250 million yuan in cash rewards to distribute to all citizens of Hong Kong.
From August 7th to September 30th, existing and new customers only need to spend with Octopus cards and store stamps. Eligible users can get cash rewards of 50 to 150 yuan, that is, users can get a maximum of 200 yuan, a total of 1 million respectively. quota.
As for new users, as long as they bind the app, they can also receive a welcome reward of 30 yuan.
Survey: Nearly 40% of employers plan to hire more staff in the next 3 months
[13:06] Human resources consulting company ManpowerGroup released the "Employment Outlook Survey" for the third quarter of this year today (14th).
The results show that 38% of employers surveyed plan to increase their staff in the next three months, while 27% say they will reduce their staff.
Among many industries, the information technology industry is the most short of people, followed by the catering and hotel industry, which is estimated to be related to the easing of the epidemic, the relaxation of dine-in in the evening market and the distribution of consumer coupons.
The survey also pointed out that the global talent shortage has risen to a 16-year high.
Among the Asia-Pacific regions, the most difficult regions to fill vacancies are Taiwan, Singapore, the mainland and Hong Kong.
After the technician quickly tested positive, the FB post made it clear that he would go to the Shilan shop and be remanded for sentencing
[12:49] After the photocopier technician performed a rapid test for the new coronavirus and learned that the result was positive, he suspected that he was "spreading the virus" everywhere, and then he continued to take public transportation and visited restaurants such as Genki Sushi and Tsui Wah Restaurant. , and even posted on his Facebook that he was going to the "Shilan Shop", and he wrote: "The vitality is blue enough to be patriotic enough, and every dish is clean enough to be patriotic enough."
After checking his Octopus and Anxin's travel records, the police found that he had been out several times for five consecutive days.
The technician pleaded guilty to 11 counts of dangerously infecting others today (14th). The magistrate first asked for a background report for the defendant. The case was adjourned to July 5 for sentencing, and the defendant was to remain in custody.
Enjoy your tour｜Last 40 itineraries Sign up at 10:00 am on Wednesday for a free lunch buffet
[12:48] The HKTB has launched a new round of "Reward You to Hong Kong" earlier. The last batch of more than 40 itineraries will be launched today (14th), and the public can browse the event website, the earliest at 10am tomorrow (15th). Register directly with the relevant travel agency.
Only two "Upgrade Choice" itineraries are available in this batch, "Victory Harbour and West Kowloon Cultural Tour" and "Cultural Tour at Hotel Buffet Tour".
The free itinerary also includes "Quiet Lantau Retreat Tour", including visits to the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.
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Consumer Coupon | Immigration, Intentional Departure Association DQ New Arrivals to Hong Kong Half of the Citizens Approved by the Hong Kong Government
[12:34] The second phase of RMB 5,000 consumer coupons will be issued in phases starting from August 7. The Hong Kong government has set restrictions on the plan, including citizens who have left Hong Kong permanently or who "intend to leave Hong Kong permanently" will not be eligible for collection ; Other "Conditional Hong Kong Permanent Residents" can receive half-value coupons.
Wang Xueling, Director of the Budget and Tax Policy Section of the Financial Secretary's Office, said in an interview with RTHK "Millennium" today (14th) that people who are defined as ineligible, such as those who have applied for early access to MPF but have not been Immigrants may file a review with the authorities.
She also mentioned that distributing half-value coupons to professionals who come to Hong Kong will help increase the sense of belonging.
Some listeners were dissatisfied with the Hong Kong government's "big and small super". For example, foreign domestic helpers who have made a lot of contributions to Hong Kong have no shares. Another listener also believes that it is unreasonable to distribute consumption coupons to those who come to study in Hong Kong without paying taxes.
820,000 people in the UK have recovered and still have long-term symptoms of the new crown He Boliang: It's not a good time to be discharged from the hospital
[12:15] The outbreak of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong has been repeated, and the number of confirmed cases in the fifth wave exceeds 2 million.
Ho Pak Leung, director of the Centre for Infection and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong, said today (14th) that the information on the sequelae of infection with new coronary pneumonia is lagging behind. There are also 380,000 people who still have sequelae two years after infection due to "long-term new crowns" such as muscle pain.
He emphasized that the infection of the new coronary pneumonia may affect the patient's original long-term illness, and there may be problems such as poor sleep after one or two years. Simple".
He also cited foreign research as saying that elderly people can reduce the risk of "long-term new crown" after receiving two doses of the vaccine.
▼On June 11, the FLM bar in Sheung Wan broke out▼
Jumbo Seafood Boat departs Hong Kong at noon. Citizens check in in the morning and lament that Hong Kong will lose a lot of color
[11:48] The Aberdeen Treasure Seafood Restaurant with a history of more than 70 years left Hong Kong today.
At about 12 noon, the Jumbo Seafood Boat was towed away by several escort boats and left its original position in about half an hour. It officially moved away from the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter and slowly left Hong Kong.
This morning (14th), many citizens went to the Aberdeen typhoon shelter to reminisce before the seafood boat left Hong Kong and relive the glorious era of Hong Kong. Some painters used oil paintings to record, some old neighbors took pictures with cameras, every stroke and every shutter. , all with longing and sadness.
Some boat owners pointed out that JUMBO was once dubbed the "Hong Kong Sea Restaurant", attracting tourists from all over the world, and it also supported a large number of boaters.
Aberdeen Food Group issued a statement, saying that Jumbo Seafood Restaurant has been coming for the past 46 years, creating beautiful collective memories with Chinese and foreign guests, and is deeply honored.
The Group expresses its heartfelt thanks to you for your care and love.
At this moment, send my sincere blessings, wishing a better tomorrow.
▼On June 14, Aberdeen Jumbo Seafood Restaurant moved out of Hong Kong▼
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Consumer Coupon｜Chang Xinyu described professionals who received "heart" as encouraging, and it is reasonable to exclude those who leave Hong Kong permanently
[09:57] The second phase of 5,000 yuan consumption coupons will be issued on August 7. This time, the new addition allows people who "conditionally become Hong Kong permanent residents" to receive half-value coupons, while those who permanently or intend to leave Hong Kong permanently will be "" Kick out."
Legislative Council member Zhang Xinyu said on a radio program today (14th) that the government allows "conditional Hong Kong permanent residents" to receive consumer coupons to express its welcome to professionals who come to Hong Kong. After the news was announced, he learned that many overseas and Mainland talents in Hong Kong are encouraged: "They don't necessarily need thousands of mosquitoes, but they can express the government's welcome, and it will also help people's hearts." The qualifications are also reasonable, because the role of consumer coupons is to stimulate local consumption: "It would be unreasonable to send them again, but a mechanism needs to be set up to explain to those who have not been able to return to Hong Kong for various reasons."
Legislative Councilor Zhang Xinyu (file photo)
[08:12] Blocks 4 and 11 of Lung Mun Residence in Tuen Mun were released, and 1,368 people were tested. Among them, five positive test cases were found. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange follow-up.
▼On June 13, Aberdeen Treasures Seafood Restaurant was relocated to Hong Kong for a close look on the eve▼
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"Long new crown" misunderstanding: asymptomatic patients may not necessarily be related to severe illness
[08:00] The fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong has accumulated more than 1.2 million positive cases.
Although the epidemic continues to ease, and the daily number of confirmed cases has dropped to triple digits, the sequelae caused by various new coronary pneumonia have gradually emerged, attracting more and more attention.
▼On June 13, the government announced the second phase of $5000 consumer coupons▼
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Coupon・Overview｜August 7th, $5,000 will be distributed in installments for those who have immigrated and "intentionally leave Hong Kong" without any coupons｜Government announces details, some people leaving Hong Kong are still eligible as foreign domestic helpers, and the garrison does not have any coupons｜Overview of registration and transfer details Continue to use Octopus to take one more step to consume coupons | HSBC PayMe pushes 40 million to attract transfers and switch to BOC BoC Pay to get 100 yuan coupons | PayMe and BoC Pay join 6 major platforms, choose Yiwen to see the transfer arrangement coupons｜ Once due to leave Hong Kong early to receive MPF and will be ineligible to come to HKPC to receive half-value coupons｜AlipayHK transfer to send $25, a total of $235 will be rewarded to draw MC Zhang Talent Concert Flying coupons｜Open application for transfer but not transfer on 6.23 There is no need to apply for the first 2,000 yuan consumption coupon of the 8.7 issue｜Ok Convenience Store can get an additional 20 yuan cash coupon after receiving the last $1,000 of the first tranche of Octopus
▼On June 11, the FLM bar in Sheung Wan broke out▼
4 people in the United Hospital were infected, 23 people were quarantined, and the inside information was exposed. They attended the farewell party and took a group photo. The quarantine hotel in Lihao Aerospace City exploded with a new branch of the mutant virus. 6 teachers in a kindergarten and secondary school on Hong Kong Island had a meeting last week. He Pak-leung: The number of confirmed cases may rise to four digits. It is not the sixth wave. No need to tighten epidemic prevention measures | Dozens of people rushed to work and fell into a high-paying recruitment scam Identity loan 4.29 million worry about BA.4 and BA.5 variant virus risk in Hong Kong continues to increase Xiao Jieheng: it can lead to secondary infection vaccine passport｜Expanded to 13 types of medical premises, the HA said that at the initial stage, it will advise not to be absent for follow-up visits to Jumbo Seafood Restaurant｜ The fastest farewell to Hong Kong's 1990s daily passenger boatman with 40 groups: early retirement
Compulsory testing ︱ 44 restaurants occupy 7 of the only Yun-Gui Chuan flavored buildings in Tsuen Wan, and Tung Chung Niu Kei is on the list of confirmed cases ︱ 510 more buildings in Tseung Kwan O Sai Kung Four Seasons Hotel Four Seasons Hotel in Tseung Kwan O Residents of the Four Seasons Hotel in multiple areas tested positive for sewage The village and other governments sent 210,000 quick test kits for compulsory testing | The government raided the second block of Hanlinxuan to expose 14 people who failed to comply with the compulsory inspection order and each fined 10,000 districts | The recruitment rate of the inspected residents was 0.8%
▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 10▼
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