There were 1,873 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (27th), and the number of confirmed cases exceeded 1,000 for the 13th consecutive day.
A government spokesman said that activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the SAR have been launched one after another. To ensure that the epidemic will not intensify and rebound, testing arrangements will be strengthened.
A government spokesman specifically mentioned that the testing arrangements will be strengthened in the coming days for high-risk areas such as more cases and positive test results for sewage samples.
▼On June 24th, the Pingshi Village Building was covered with national flags and regional flags to welcome the 25th anniversary of the return on July 1▼
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Celebrating the return of the country to carry out fear of crowd flow and increase in social activities
A government spokesman pointed out that activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the SAR have been launched one after another.
The authorities also announced that they will strengthen testing arrangements in the next few days for high-risk areas such as more cases and positive test results for sewage samples.
In addition, the authorities also call on the public to strictly observe social distancing measures, reduce cross-household gatherings and activities that require taking off masks, and conduct more tests for early detection of infection.
The mandatory inspection announcement has been stepped up, and the mandatory inspection will be enclosed as needed
The authorities said that since the past weekend, mandatory testing announcements have been stepped up to identify infected people as early as possible and cut off the chain of transmission.
At the same time, the authorities will review a basket of factors every day, including the amount of viruses detected in sewage, relevant confirmed cases, and other environmental factors, etc., to assess the relevant risks, and then carry out enclosure and inspection operations in relevant areas and buildings. For example, there are individual buildings in Shatin District recently. Sewage tests came back positive and the virus load was relatively high, and these buildings were sealed off for forced inspection.
The authorities said that they will closely monitor the development of the epidemic, conduct enclosed and forced inspections as needed, and cut off the chain of transmission as soon as possible.
▼On June 21, the Admiralty Government Headquarters is full of decorations to celebrate the handover▼
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About 22 million rapid test kits have been distributed to sewage-positive areas
Regarding the distribution of quick test kits, the Government pointed out that since mid-January this year, the government has been distributing quick test kits to the public in different parts of Hong Kong.
The Environment Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department conduct risk assessments based on the results of sewage monitoring, etc., through various district offices, housing departments, property management companies and regional organizations, etc. Group members and others distributed about 22 million quick test kits.
▼On June 21, Tsim Sha Tsui was filled with flags and banners celebrating the return of the Chinese Communist Party▼
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More than 11 million copies will be distributed to the elderly until the epidemic is further controlled
Since mid-April this year, the authorities have provided free quick test kits to seniors aged 60 or above through different service units for the elderly. As of mid-June, more than 11 million quick test kits have been distributed.
Authorities said the distribution will continue until the overall outbreak is further controlled.
The spokesman also mentioned that the new crown vaccine is effective in preventing severe illness and death, and it can also protect the vaccinated from severe complications and even death after infection. Eligible people, especially those aged 60 or above, should receive the fourth dose of the vaccine as soon as possible. Others People should also complete the three-dose vaccination as soon as possible before the local epidemic situation may change significantly.
▼On June 21, the BA.2.12.1 epidemic broke out in Shau Keiwan▼
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▼Fu Tai Nursing and Attention Home broke out BA.2.12.1 epidemic▼
Tuen Mun Harbour Restaurant overnight 41 diners were infected EMSD's investigation revealed that the ventilation rate was as low as 4/3 and 464 cases were reported by schools. Seven school classes broke out and three more students from Pui Ching Middle School were infected | School explosion BA.4/ BA.5 A girl from Dewang Kindergarten and a girl from Cheung Xuan Cheong in Tin Shui Wai were recruited and tested positive for sewage in several housing estates in Kwun Tong, Sha Tin. The government calls on 200,000 residents to take rapid tests