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epidemic. Latest | The number of confirmed cases is approaching 2,000, and social distancing measures remain unchanged

2022-06-27T23:07:52.183Z


The epidemic in Hong Kong continues, and the number of confirmed cases has remained above 1,000 for 13 consecutive days. The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong increased by 1,873 yesterday (27th), continuing to approach the 2,000 mark. The government also announced yesterday that the current social distancing will continue


The epidemic in Hong Kong continues, and the number of confirmed cases has remained above 1,000 for 13 consecutive days.

The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong increased by 1,873 yesterday (27th), continuing to approach the 2,000 mark.

The government also announced yesterday that it will continue the current social distancing measures until July 13, and has consulted and obtained the consent of the Chief Executive-designate's office.


Positive cases in neighboring Macau are also on the rise. The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that between 0:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. a few days ago (26th), 96 new nucleic acid positive cases were recorded, and the cumulative number of infected cases has reached 357 Zong.

Macau is conducting the third round of nationwide nucleic acid testing. The authorities urge citizens not to go out unless necessary.


Overview of yesterday's epidemic:

epidemic.

6.27|The number of confirmed cases is approaching 2,000, the government announced that it will strengthen testing before 7.1

The immediate effective reproduction rate of the latest local case at the University of Hong Kong's Public School dropped to 1.64, that is, each patient transmits to about 1.64 people.

(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)

▼On June 26, the enclosure inspection of Gangchang Pavilion, Aberdeen Center▼


▼You must present a negative quick test result when visiting the bar▼


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[07:00] During his candidacy for chief executive, Li Jiachao has always said that customs clearance with the mainland is his top priority after taking office. The outside world is concerned about whether the new government will take stricter measures in terms of "foreign import and domestic rebound", making it difficult for Hong Kong to clear customs overseas.

In particular, the number of newly confirmed cases in the local area has risen to nearly 2,000 recently, which has drawn attention to the new government's anti-epidemic policies after taking office.



However, recently, Li Jiachao and the incoming medical and health bureau director Lu Chongmao revealed in their interviews that they would study shortening the quarantine days for those arriving in Hong Kong.

After consultation and the consent of the Chief Executive-designate's Office, the current government announced yesterday (27th) that the current social distancing measures will be extended until July 13th. At least they have not been tightened again, which has raised new expectations in the society: whether Hong Kong can Without the "tough reset", can it gradually return to normal both internally and externally?

It is reported that Lu Chongmao once revealed to politicians that he will not follow Macau to implement compulsory nationwide inspections. Since Hong Kong does not have the relevant conditions, he may start with strengthening nucleic acid testing in the future.

An additional 464 cases were reported by schools. Seven school classes broke out. Pui Ching Secondary School reported three more students infected with the virus|Schools exploded BA.4/BA.5 Girls from Dewan Kindergarten and girls from Zhang Xuan Cheong in Tin Shui Wai recruited 41 diners at Tuen Mun Harbour Restaurant overnight. EMSD's investigation revealed that the ventilation rate was as low as three-quarters of the outbreak in Macau | A total of 357 nucleic acid positive cases were first reported to be a 60-year-old woman with a long-term illness Macau epidemic | 96 positive cases were added, totaling 357 National testing

▼Macao Epidemic on June 26▼


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The 25th Anniversary of the Return of the People's Republic of China Negative test is still required before entering the bar, UGC Secretary-General Deng Te has tested positive for nucleic acid and is currently in isolation. He worked last Friday. The Hospital Authority intends to invite doctors from the Greater Bay Area to the Hong Kong Social Association Welcome Program, but the number of residents is small and the program is expected to be expanded. Returning to residential care homes after only a few days of quarantine

▼On June 26, Aberdeen Center Gangchang Pavilion was closed for inspection▼


Diagnosed Buildings | 1,085 new buildings in Shatin account for the most 100 million-dollar mansions, Tianhui and No. 1 Beacon Hill are on the list for mandatory testing | 36 new places for fresh conveyor belt sushi and two Tuen Mun branches on the list Govt urges 200,000 residents to take rapid tests

▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 20▼


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Source: hk1

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