The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong exceeded 1,000 for two consecutive days, and new cases continued to be reported in the bar group. Due to the rebound of the epidemic, the confirmed cases related to the Legislative Council also showed an increasing trend, and two members of the Legislative Council were infected with the disease. The Legislative Council Secretariat today (17th) ) notice that after discussions with the Chief Executive’s Office and members, the President of the Legislative Council decided to cancel the Chief Executive’s farewell luncheon held on June 21, and Chief Executive Carrie Lam met the media at 2:30 p.m. Epidemic prevention arrangements, "Hong Kong 01" will be broadcast live.
In addition, yesterday (16th), Hong Kong added 1,085 local confirmed cases and 94 imported cases, bringing the number of confirmed cases in a single day to 1,179 cases. , has been circulated in the community.
An overview of yesterday's epidemic news:
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6.16｜BA.2.12.1 The local virus of unknown origin began to spread in the community
The latest real-time effective reproduction rate data of the virus from the School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong, the latest figure on June 16 rose to 2.0523 on average, with an upper limit of 3.69.
(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)
▼On June 16th, before entering the bar, you must show a negative test certificate for the first day▼
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▼Lan Kwai Fong before entering the bar on June 15th, a negative rapid test is required▼
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The eighth round of quarantine hotels | 62 rooms from 8.1 to 23,000 rooms, non-suite single most expensive $11,000 nights
[11:57] [Quarantine Hotel August / Eighth Round of Quarantine Hotel / Quarantine Hotel Booking / Quarantine Hotel Price] The seventh round of designated quarantine hotels will end on July 31.
The government has announced the first batch of hotels designated for the eighth round of quarantine, which will operate from August 1 to October 31.
The first batch consists of 62 hotels, all of which are currently operating in the seventh round, providing about 23,000 rooms.
As for other hotels that have submitted applications, the government is in the process of approval.
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▼The first batch of designated quarantine hotels in the eighth round▼
The industry criticized the need for a quick test to enter the bar, the regulations are not clear, and the restaurants with liquor license are not restricted
[10:53] The epidemic of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong has been repeated, and the number of confirmed cases has exceeded 1,000.
Lin Weixun, vice president of the Hong Kong Society of Infectious and Infectious Diseases, said today (17th) that it is believed that the relevant level will continue for a period of time and may rise slowly.
He believes that the key is the circulation of the mutated virus strain in the society, and some people who have been infected in the fifth wave will have a drop in antibody levels, and there is a chance of reinfection. The social distancing measures are relaxed, and the people are also relaxed.
[09:59] The second block of Shatin Chunjingyuan completed the closed inspection this morning, during which 527 people were tested. Among them, three positive test cases and one test result were found to be indeterminate cases.
Food and Environmental Protection Department: Law enforcement officers have experience in judging authenticity and urge citizens to test at home
[09:59] The outbreak of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong has been repeated, and there have been many confirmed cases in bars.
The government requires citizens to show a rapid test within 24 hours before entering a bar. As many bar managers are worried that it is difficult to verify, the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene, Yang Bikun, said on a radio program this morning (17th) that now restaurants and other employees are also required to regularly conduct rapid tests. The name, date and time of the test should also be written on the test stick, so law enforcement officers have the experience to judge whether the information filled in is true.
She also emphasized that the law only requires the person in charge to conduct due diligence, and law enforcement officers will consider whether the customer information has been checked.
[08:33] The first block of Merlot Gardens in Tuen Mun completed the closed inspection this morning. Among them, 679 people were tested, and three positive test cases were found.
The epidemic has hit the aviation industry hard, and the students of the pilot dream aviation course have not given up: there is no dawn, but the letter will recover
[07:30] An accidental experience of flying in a small plane and the feeling of free flight in the air made Oscar, who was still a middle school student at the time, determined to become a pilot.
He is not the only one who likes flying and has the dream of being a pilot. There are also two former students, Vanessa and Nick, who studied in the Higher Diploma in Aviation and Flying at the University of Hong Kong.
The three graduated from the academy last year and progressed to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University respectively.
Although the new crown epidemic has lasted for more than two years, Hong Kong's aviation industry has been hit hard, and airlines have laid off employees on a large scale during the epidemic. The scene of the airport being deserted seems to be the norm, but this group of college students with pilot dreams still believes: " Even during this period of the epidemic (during this period), everyone will not see the dawn at all, or it will be close to zero... The aviation industry will definitely recover."
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The Hospital Authority promotes public-private partnership to adopt a joint treatment model. Patients with stable condition can go to private clinics for follow-up consultation
[07:00] The HA has launched a public-private partnership scheme since October last year to shorten the waiting time for new cases in specialist outpatient clinics.
The HA pointed out that it has cooperated with the private sector to introduce a "co-treatment" model, allowing specialist patients with stable conditions to go to private clinics in the community for follow-up consultations, so as to free up places for treating old diseases. Currently, about 600 private doctors are participating.
The opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum | After the turmoil of the secret building of the museum, Feng Cheng Shuyi: insisting on the correct opening of the Forbidden City | Self-financing tickets are difficult to free Feng Cheng Shuyi: If you want to see it, you need to give money
[06:00] From the hot kitchen to the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, the first female general and Hong Kong-made chief executive Feng Cheng Shuyi officially took the helm for eight months, and the Forbidden City is about to open.
She gave an exclusive interview to the media for the first time, looking back on the past controversy over the Forbidden City. As a member of the "core group" who participated in the secret negotiation for the establishment of the museum, Feng Cheng Shuyi was convinced that she was right in the past. Although there were many turmoils during this period, it is a great comfort to witness her debut as scheduled.
Transitioning into the West Kowloon Superintendent, she said that there are still many key tasks in the future, including rushing out of Hong Kong for promotion, and making the West Kowloon financially stable, "It is better than the people of Hong Kong to see that we are an asset, not a burden. ."
▼Visit by Fung Cheng Shu-yi, Chief Executive Officer of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority▼
More than 1,000 confirmed cases in a single day Ou Jiarong is expected to last for a period of time: I don’t want an explosive increase of 19 suspected BA.2.12.1 There may be widespread transmission in the community, and one person will be recruited in the Pui Ching Middle School group | Garden Canaan Kindergarten K1 class 3 people infected with the virus must be suspended
When entering the bar, you must show a negative result of the quick test. Someone in Lan Kwai Fong was on the spot. The bar was moaning. Preparations for the relocation of the gymnasium, the temporary care center can be reopened within a week
▼On June 14, the Hong Kong Red Cross launched the "Grain Storage Strategy" under the epidemic▼
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Consumption Coupon｜Octopus users can’t claim the last RMB 1,000 of the first issue: due to not qualifying consumption coupons｜WeChat Pay to send $30 and 5 lucky draws to receive half the amount: they have contributed to the consumption coupons｜BoC Pay push code discount to grab Buy iPhone 13 for $1999, get $100 for free when you transfer | The 3rd batch of cash coupons goes on sale in 3 minutes and snaps up the remaining 3 chances
▼The second issue of $5000 coupon Q&A▼
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Diagnosed buildings︱143 new buildings added Sheraton Tung Chung Hotel, Braemar Hill Garden, etc. on the list for mandatory testing︱ 33 places on the list involving Festival Walk MUJI, Tsim Sha Tsui Singer Peninsula and other 23 places in Tai Po Fanling, Eastern District Village, Suntec Plaza and other government-issued rapid testing envelopes｜Tuen Mun Lung Mun Residence Block 10 completed the test and found 5 positive cases
▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 10▼
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▼The 3rd "International Immigration and Property Expo" on June 11▼
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