Today (19th) is Father's Day, and the epidemic situation in Hong Kong is showing a rebound. Together with the 1,276 new local and imported cases today, there have been more than 1,000 confirmed cases in a single day for 5 consecutive days.
Among the new cases, 1,161 were local, 115 were imported, and there were 2 deaths.
Macau, which is separated from Hong Kong by a sea, has confirmed cases again after 8 months. This afternoon (19th), 12 people were tested. As of the afternoon, a total of 21 confirmed cases have been found, and the number increased to 31 by the evening.
The authorities called on all shops except those selling necessities to be closed and the public to stop going out.
In addition, the police counter-terrorism special team group increased by 1 case, and a total of 23 people were infected.
The Centre for Health Protection stated that there are 139 people in the relevant police work units, and the work is divided into 3 groups. Most of the cases are concentrated in the same group, and the remaining 116 people are all negative. It has been suggested that the period from June 22 to June 23 Do the nucleic acid test again.
Overview of yesterday's epidemic:
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6.18｜An increase of 1,276 confirmed cases, and the number of JAL Tokyo flights will be banned from arriving in Hong Kong for 5 days starting from 6.19
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 18 ran rampant at an average of 2.00, and the upper limit fell below 3.
(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)
▼Announcement of mandatory testing on June 19▼
[23:59] The Macau Response Coordination Center stated that as of 10:00 p.m., there were a total of 31 nucleic acid positive cases, including 21 women and 10 men, ranging in age from 8 months to 89 years old; 8 of the 31 were symptomatic confirmed cases , 23 people have no symptoms and are classified as asymptomatic infections.
Through epidemiological investigations, the authorities followed up a total of 602 people, including 146 close contacts, 375 non-core close contacts (that is, people with a common trajectory), 36 secondary close contacts, 10 general contacts, and 4 accompanying persons. people.
Compulsory testing︱29 locations on the list involving Jollibee, Tanzai Yunnan Rice Noodles, and Café de Coral each one branch
[22:30] The Food and Health Bureau announced the announcement of mandatory testing, with a total of 3 restaurants and 26 residential buildings on the list.
Mong Kok Argyle Street Jollibee, Tseung Kwan O Plaza Tanzai Yunnan Rice Noodles, and Wanchai New Century Plaza Café have all been visited by patients. The dates and times for mandatory inspections are 10:30 am ~ 11:30 am on June 17. , 13:00 ~ 13:30 pm on June 14, 15:00 pm ~ 16:00 pm on June 14 and 15:15 pm ~ 16:00 pm on June 15, those present at the same time must be present tomorrow or Go to the day after tomorrow (20th or 21st) for nucleic acid testing.
In addition to the six housing cases of patients with unknown origin of BA.2.12.1, the buildings on the list also include Block B, Ning Yang Terrace, No. 78 Bonham Road, Mid-Levels, Yimei Court, South Horizons, Ap Lei Chau, and LOHAS Plaza, Tseung Kwan O 5 Blocks (left and right), Block 5 of Discovery Park, Tsuen Wan, Block 1 of Cheung Sha Wan Regency, Block 11 of King Garden in Shatin, Block 1 of Prosperity in Kennedy Town, etc.
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▼On June 18, the police patrolled the area around Lan Kwai Fong, Central▼
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Epidemic ｜ 2 bars were fined for violating the epidemic prevention regulations, closed for 7 or 14 days, and a customer who violated the quick test was ticketed and fined
[21:33] The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Hong Kong has exceeded 1,000 in a single day for five consecutive days. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said today (19th) that it inspected a total of 608 catering premises and 130 other premises with the police yesterday. Prosecution proceedings were commenced on the persons in charge of the bar/pub and the persons in charge of one other catering premises who were suspected of violating the instructions, and two of them were to be closed for seven or 14 days; A fixed penalty notice was issued for a customer who allegedly failed to comply with the relevant rapid antigen testing requirements, and a customer who was suspected of failing to comply with the vaccine pass instructions while patronizing other food and beverage premises.
The spokesman reiterated that in response to the recent signs of a rebound in the epidemic, there have been multiple infection cases in some bars/pubs and other catering premises, or some persons in charge of the premises and customers have failed to comply with the epidemic prevention regulations, the law enforcement departments will continue to actively and strictly enforce the law.
Macau's epidemic outbreak nationwide testing, Macau banks will be closed for two days from tomorrow, ATMs will operate normally
[21:17] The new coronavirus outbreak broke out in Macau after eight months. The local area announced today (19th) afternoon that 21 confirmed cases have been temporarily recorded.
The Macau authorities announced that nationwide testing will be implemented from noon today to Tuesday, and all Macau residents and stayers will be required to participate. Public sectors will be closed during the period, except for emergency and essential services; all banking and insurance institutions will also be available for two consecutive days starting tomorrow. (20th and 21st) External services will be suspended, while online banking, mobile banking and ATMs will continue to operate normally.
Confirmed Buildings︱Added 764 buildings, the most luxurious mansion in Yuen Long District.
Guofeng and Baohua are on the list
[19:51] There were 1,276 new confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Hong Kong today (19th), and the Center for Health Protection is expected to continue the upward trend.
The latest list of confirmed buildings shows that 764 new buildings were added to the list today, 25 more buildings than yesterday.
Yuen Long District topped the list with 76 new buildings, followed by Sha Tin District and Eastern District with 70 new buildings each.
There are many bungalows and mansions on the list, such as the bungalows on Floss Avenue in Ngau Tam Mei, Yuen Long, Po Wah Terrace in Mid-Levels Central, and Royal Gold in Kowloon.
Guofeng and others.
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The wife of the Permanent Secretary for Public Works of the Development Bureau was diagnosed with Liu Junjie, who stayed at home for quarantine and worked from home
[19:31] A spokesman for the Development Bureau stated that the wife of the Permanent Secretary (Works) of the Bureau, Liu Junjie, was initially diagnosed with COVID-19.
Liu Junjie took a rapid antigen test for the new coronavirus today, and the result was negative. During the quarantine period, he will work from home.
Mrs. Liu's COVID-19 rapid antigen test result this morning was positive, and the two are undergoing home quarantine in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health.
▼On June 19, Macau Chief Executive He Yicheng responded to the epidemic▼
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21 additional cases in Macau involve two groups including prison staff to close public sectors for two consecutive days
[18:54] The new crown virus outbreak in Macau, as of 4:15 pm, there were 21 new cases in the past day, aged between 8 months and 89 years old.
The Macau government announced that in order to prevent the spread of the new crown virus, in addition to providing emergency and essential services, other public departments will be closed tomorrow (20th) and the next day (21st).
The authorities said that the 21 cases involved two clusters, which may be related due to their geographical proximity, but the source of infection and the route of transmission have not yet been found.
Li Jiachao's team︱Lu Chongmao: National testing is based on data and good Mainland policies may not be suitable
[18:17] Chief executive-designate Li Jiachao and a group of appointed key officials met with reporters this afternoon (19th).
Lu Chongmao, the incoming director of the Medical and Health Bureau, who once said that "coexisting with the virus" will only take patients to Huangquan, pointed out that universal testing involves huge resources and cross-departmental work. When it is suitable to implement it requires in-depth research. I would not think that all Mainland policies are suitable for implementation in Hong Kong.
BA.2.12.1 A total of 250 cases, 30% of patients with unknown origin and close contacts are fully isolated
[17:55] The epidemic in Hong Kong has rebounded, and BA.2.12.1 imported by couples returning to Hong Kong from the United States continues to spread. Au Jiarong, chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that there have been 250 cases of BA.2.12.1 in Hong Kong so far, of which 80 cases have no source, 170 cases are epidemiologically linked, the largest is the McDonald's group in Cityplaza, with a total of 41 cases.
Ou Jiarong pointed out that BA.2.12.1 is highly infectious, and there is no confirmed case of secondary infection. All confirmed cases must be admitted to isolation facilities, and family members and close contacts who live with them must be sent to quarantine centers.
180,000 people who tested positive for sewage in 8 housing estates including Victoria King Bay, Bihaitiantian and Suwu Village need to be tested quickly
[17:41] The government stated that the sewage in Sham Shui Po, Sai Kung, Wong Tai Sin and some areas was positive, indicating that there may be hidden patients in the premises. Therefore, 180,000 quick test kits will be distributed to the relevant locations. Citizens conduct self-tests, including So Uk Estate in Sham Shui Po, Kin Ming Estate in Tseung Kwan O, and the banks of Victoria Harbour.
According to the government, in response to the positive results of sewage tests and relatively high virus levels in the following districts, the Housing Department and the District Offices in the districts will successively distribute a total of about 180,000 to residents, cleaners and property management staff in the following districts. A rapid antigen test kit for them to test on their own to help identify infected people.
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Epidemic ｜ 21 confirmed cases of epidemic in Macau in half a day
[17:10] After the Macau government discovered a suspected confirmed case in the early morning of today (19th), the government announced at a press conference on the epidemic at 5 p.m. that 21 new positive nucleic acid test cases were temporarily recorded in the local area, ending more than 200 days of zero confirmed cases , all public sector operations will be closed tomorrow and the day after (20th and 21st).
The Chief Executive of Macau, Ho Iat Seng, said that the epidemic came suddenly and spread rapidly, with an upward trend.
The local Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center announced that it will carry out nationwide nucleic acid testing at 12 noon today until June 21. All Macau residents and those staying in Macau must participate.
In addition, people with yellow and red codes are not allowed to take buses, taxis and light rails.
[16:50] Au Jiarong, chief physician of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that in the past 2 to 3 weeks, various indicators showed that the chain of community transmission increased, from more than 300 cases in early June to about 1,000 cases now, and the increase is expected to be The decline continued, mainly because social distancing measures have been relaxed, but fortunately, the vaccination rate of the public has increased a lot, and the fifth wave of confirmed cases still has immunity. Although the number has doubled compared to the end of May, the number of hospitalizations and deaths is still high. It is stable, so I am not too worried for the time being, and it will definitely not return to the peak level in February to March, but we still continue to call for injections.
[16:43] Au Jiarong, chief doctor of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, said that the police anti-terrorism special team group increased by 1 case.
A total of 23 cases.
The new cases are asymptomatic. The nucleic acid test was positive on June 17. All of them are males, aged between 27 and 50. There are a total of 139 people in the work unit, and the work is divided into 3 groups. Most of the cases are concentrated in In the same group, the remaining 116 people are all negative, and it has been recommended to do nucleic acid testing again from June 22 to June 23. In the group with more cases, 20 people have been advised not to go to work.
The survey also found that in addition to wearing masks when eating, they also eat in the car when they go out to work, and they also wear masks when doing physical exercise outdoors.
Epidemic | More than 1,000 confirmed cases for 5 consecutive days Department of Health: Various indicators show that the chain of transmission is increasing
[16:36] There were 1,161 new local confirmed cases and 115 imported cases in Hong Kong. The number of confirmed cases in a single day for five consecutive days exceeded 1,000, and there were 2 deaths.
[15:20] According to Macau media quoted by Macau authorities, the nationwide inspection was officially launched at 12:00 noon, and 53 testing stations were put into operation on time. Nucleic acid testing has been completed for nearly 30,000 people, and the operation is generally smooth and in line with expectations.
The authorities also pointed out that based on the amount of testing, they are confident that they can complete the nationwide nucleic acid test within 48 hours of starting the test as scheduled.
Father's Day｜The restaurant is full of seats, and three generations are dispatched to celebrate tea customers: eat as much as you can
[12:56] On the third Father's Day under the epidemic, a reporter from "Hong Kong 01" visited a restaurant in Mong Kok today (19th). The person in charge said that today's morning tea time has returned to the level before the epidemic, which is 90% of the level before the epidemic. However, the evening market is still only 60% of the previous level, and the overall business volume has reached 70% of the normal day in the past.
The restaurant was full of seats during the morning tea time. A grandfather brought his grandchildren and granddaughters to drink morning tea, emphasizing that the family was more happy when they were dispatched. There was also a father of three daughters celebrating Father's Day at the same venue. Regarding the recent resurgence of the epidemic, he said, "Don't be surprised. You get so much, but you eat as much as you can.”
The HKMA expects to undertake more Hong Kong dollar sell orders and has prepared contingency plans for different extreme situations
[12:12] The President of the HKMA, Yu Weiwen, said on a radio program today (19th) that the breadth and depth of Hong Kong's financial market has developed rapidly in the past 25 years. The stock market, bond market and banks form the "three legs". With assets reaching 27 trillion yuan, it has become the largest banking system center in Asia. Last year, it issued bonds of 400 billion U.S. dollars, making it the largest in Asia. It is believed that Hong Kong has firmly established itself as an international financial center.
Yu Weiwen also pointed out that if Hong Kong is excluded from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), he admits that the relevant practice is a nuclear option and will affect the entire global financial system, but Hong Kong will prepare contingency plans according to different extreme situations; and the United States will raise interest rates Due to the outflow of funds from Hong Kong, it is expected that the HKMA will undertake more selling orders, and the speed may also be accelerated.
The HKMA has undertaken several Hong Kong dollar selling orders recently, and the balance of the Hong Kong banking system has dropped to more than HK$260 billion. Yu Weiwen believes that it is still at a high level. It is expected that the HKMA will undertake more selling orders, and the speed may be accelerated.
(File photo/Photo by Zhang Haowei)
▼On June 19, the Hong Kong Police College held a recruitment day▼
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Chen Maobo pointed out that the economic data has improved slightly and the unemployment rate has fallen, but he is concerned about the recent rise in the number of confirmed diagnoses
[10:54] Chen Maobo, who will continue to serve as the financial secretary of the next government, said in his blog today (19th) that the local economic data released recently has improved slightly. The unemployment rate from March to May dropped slightly by 0.3 percentage points, a decline To 5.1%, reflecting the situation when the fifth wave of the epidemic was under control in the later period of the period, and the support effect of the issuance of consumer coupons on the economy. However, he pointed out that the number of confirmed diagnoses has rebounded recently, and the situation needs attention.
Chen Maobo visited grassroots families in Yuen Long earlier and distributed gift packs to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the return of the motherland.
(Chen Maobo's blog)
Macau reveals at least 12 confirmed cases, all people are tested from noon, urged not to go out unless necessary, casinos closed
[10:03] The Macau government announced today (19th) that at least 12 positive nucleic acid test cases were found in the local area. The authorities requested that from this afternoon to Tuesday (21st) to carry out nationwide nucleic acid testing, except for supermarkets and markets that provide daily necessities. , calling on other venues to suspend business and restaurants to only provide takeaways.
Three sets of rapid test kits will be issued to each citizen who is tested, but the public will be notified when and how to use it depending on the actual situation.
In addition, Macau Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ouyang Yu said that the government calls for the closure of other places except life-sustaining places, and the casinos also take the same measures. For the time being, they will not use the method of instructions. Because violation of the executive order will involve criminal crimes, it is hoped that enterprises will be conscious Compliance, reduce the flow of people on the market, so that the epidemic can be contained as soon as possible.
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[08:23] The government announced that the second block of Blue Sea and Blue Sky in Cheung Sha Bay, which was enclosed yesterday, has completed testing. Among them, 729 people in relevant places have been tested. Among them, a positive test case was found. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange Follow-up: During the period, a total of 316 households were dispatched to visit, of which 64 households were not answered during the process. The government will also take measures to follow up.
Relevant areas have been unblocked at 11:00.
Macau finds at least 12 positive nucleic acid tests for new coronary pneumonia
[08:18] The Macau government stated that at least 12 positive cases of nucleic acid test for new coronary pneumonia were found in the local area. From 12:00 noon today (19th) to 12:00 noon on Tuesday (21st), all people will be tested.
In order to cooperate with the epidemic prevention, the authorities have immediately adopted various control measures, calling on residents to pay close attention to the latest official news, stay at home as much as possible and avoid going out, and announced that from 1:00 am today, Macau will enter a state of immediate prevention.
The spokesman said that of all 12 cases, at least 10 patients lived in Yanli Building, Xinqiao, and the other 2 were linked to positive cases; 4 patients were symptomatic and 8 were asymptomatic.
The source of the virus has not yet been confirmed, and a chain of transmission cannot be ruled out. There will almost certainly be more cases, and the risk of community outbreaks is extremely high. The outbreak is described as more severe than ever before.
If the Macao community has an initial positive nucleic acid test and leaves the country, a negative certificate within 24 hours must be obtained
[01:05] The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response Coordination Center announced at 0:40 am today (19th) that yesterday (18th) it was found that the nucleic acid test results in the Macau community were initially positive. According to the instructions of the Chief Executive, according to the new coronavirus According to the assessment of the Infection Response Coordination Center, Macau is facing a very high risk of community transmission and outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia, and announced that starting from 1:00 a.m. on June 19, 2022, the Macau Special Administrative Region will enter a state of immediate prevention.
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To enter the bar, you must show the negative result of the rapid test, the police in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, strengthen the inspection
[00:52] The number of cases in Hong Kong exceeded 1,000 again yesterday (18th). The government has tightened epidemic prevention measures in bars since Thursday. In bars or pubs, nightclubs or nightclubs, and bars or pubs in catering premises, customers need to hold the possession within 24 hours. Proof of negative rapid antigen test results to enter.
Yesterday (18th) was the first weekend after the implementation, and the police stepped up inspections in the Lan Kwai Fong area.
▼On June 18, the police patrolled the bar in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, late at night▼
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▼On Friday, June 17th at Knutsford Terrace, Tsim Sha Tsui▼
Police FEHD inspected 668 restaurants and other premises in one day, 77 people were fined, 8 bars were closed
[00:47] Hong Kong's new crown pneumonia epidemic continued to rebound, with 1,276 new local and imported confirmed cases yesterday (18th).
In order to curb the spread of the epidemic, the police and the FEHD inspected 668 catering and other premises in various districts in Hong Kong from the day before yesterday to the early hours of yesterday, and issued fixed penalty notices to 77 employees and customers who were involved in violating the epidemic prevention regulations. There were 8 bars or pubs. Suspended for 7 or 14 days.
▼On June 16th, before entering the bar, you must show a negative test certificate for the first day▼
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Epidemic ｜ 20-49 year old group accounted for 54% of the cases in the past week Department of Health: There are two more cases in the community outbreak police anti-terrorist special team. A total of 22 cases have been confirmed. Vertical Transmission Two households recruited 8 people from Tseung Kwan O and two schools to contract the virus Lam Cheng appeals for Father's Day reduction party restaurant reservations are full two weeks ago Wong Kit Lung: There is no turning back
▼2.18 Anti-epidemic taxis operate on the first day▼
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The anti-epidemic taxis went to the hospital, but the confirmed cases were "rejected" after being discharged from the hospital. The three departments could not answer the actual return route. It was reported that the Guangzhou Railway will increase the number of trains from West Nine Stations to and from Guangzhou East from 6.20. It is a regular schedule and has nothing to do with customs clearance. Residents have taken the first shot of the institutional manpower challenge, which has been reduced compared with the fifth wave, and the unemployment rate is expected to fall below 4% by the end of the year. Autumn or the sixth wave: the negative impact will be less than that in February and March
▼Long queue of job seekers at the job fair on June 8▼
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Mandatory testing︱28 places on the list 6 restaurants involved in Wong Tai Sin Fulham Palace, Sham Shui Po Kung and Soybean Factory confirmed buildings︱ 739 new buildings involving luxury residences at Aoxiang Bay, Emgrand Court and five disciplined services quarters in Shatin and Tsz Wan Shan 7 210,000 people in Pokang Village, Tsz Lok Village, etc. must be tested quickly. Police FEHD inspected 4,507 bars and restaurants in a week. 54 persons in charge were prosecuted and 111 persons were fined. All 6 types of consumer coupons to attract customers use consumer coupons | Octopus disappears at the end of the period, misunderstandings are broken, negative money and qualified myths are worth $1000 next month
▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 10▼
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