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epidemic. Live Broadcast | Social distancing measures extended to 7.13, with nearly 2,000 confirmed cases in a single day

2022-06-27T08:38:24.489Z


The epidemic in Hong Kong has rebounded and has been hovering at the level of more than 1,000 for 12 consecutive days. Yesterday (26th), there were 1,917 confirmed cases in a single day, approaching the 2,000 mark. Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, expects the epidemic to continue.


The epidemic in Hong Kong has rebounded and has been hovering at the level of more than 1,000 for 12 consecutive days. Yesterday (26th), there were 1,917 confirmed cases in a single day, approaching the 2,000 mark. Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, expects that the epidemic will continue to rise.

The government announced today (27th) that it will continue the current social distancing measures until July 13th, and has consulted and obtained the consent of the Office of the Chief Executive-designate.

Aberdeen Centre Gang Cheong Court completed the enclosed and forced inspection, 463 people were tested and one positive test case was found.


Positive cases in neighboring Macau are also on the rise. The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that from 0:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. yesterday (26th), Macau recorded 96 new nucleic acid positive cases within 24 hours. The cumulative number of infected cases has reached 357.

Macau will conduct the third round of nationwide nucleic acid testing today and tomorrow (27th and 28th). The authorities urge citizens not to go out unless necessary.


Overview of yesterday's epidemic:

epidemic.

6.26︱Increased by nearly 2,000 confirmed cases and hit a new high after rebounding Zhang Zhujun: It is slowly rising

The immediate effective reproduction rate of the latest local case at the University of Hong Kong Public School dropped to 1.67, that is, each patient transmits to about 1.7 people.

(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)

UGC Secretary-General Deng Te tested positive for nucleic acid and is now in quarantine. He worked last Friday

[12:51] The secretariat of the University Grants Committee said today (27th) that the UGC Secretary-General Deng Tekang had a positive nucleic acid test result and was diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia.

Social distancing measures have been extended to 7.13, and Li Jiachao's consent must still be tested before entering the bar

[11:23] The government announced today (27th) that the current social distancing measures will be extended until July 13th.

The spokesman explained that in response to the latest trend of the epidemic and considering that the effective period of the next cycle of measures will span the term of the new government, it was decided to continue the current measures after consultation and the approval of the Office of the Chief Executive-designate14 Today, including continuing to require all customers of bars, pubs, nightclubs and nightclubs to take a test and obtain a negative result before entering the premises, in order to more effectively control the spread of the virus.

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Residents returned to residential care homes within a few days of being quarantined in Shanghai. The elderly care industry believes that the isolation mechanism should be reviewed

[10:45] There have been cases in several residential homes recently. Among them, 3 more residents of the Fu Tai Nursing and Attention Home in Tuen Mun have been infected with the virus, and a total of 10 residents and 5 employees have been diagnosed.

Li Hui, a member of the Elderly Affairs Committee, pointed out in a radio program today (27th) that at present, residents have to go to the hospital for isolation, but employees can be isolated at home. Housing has a great impact on the adaptability of the elderly, so I hope the authorities will give clear guidance.

She also pointed out that yesterday, in a residential home where all the elderly had to be bedridden or even had to use urine, 42 of them had to be transferred to China for quarantine, but only two elders were taken away in each vehicle. As a result, they were evacuated until late at night. whether a review is required.

▼Fu Tai Nursing and Attention Home has BA.2.12.1 cases and many residents infected with the virus▼


Macau Epidemic|96 new positive cases, totaling 357, the third round of nationwide testing starts today

[9:30] The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that from 0:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. yesterday (26th), Macau recorded 96 new nucleic acid positive cases within 24 hours, and the cumulative number of infected cases has reached 357 cases; 50 of the new cases were found in the community, and 46 were found in the control.

In addition, as of 8:00 a.m. today (27th), a total of 8,283 people have been followed up through epidemiological investigations, including 1,102 close contacts, 5,550 non-core close contacts (ie people with a common trajectory), and 296 secondary close contacts. There are 337 general contacts and 641 accompanying persons.

▼Macao Epidemic on June 26▼


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25th Anniversary of China's Return | Tang Jiahua said that Chen Guoji should have recovered from the unknown quarantine hotel name and check-in date

[9:10] This July 1st marks the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong. President Xi Jinping will attend the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Tang Jiahua, a member of the Executive Council, stated on the radio program today (27th) that he will stay in a hotel for quarantine on the 29th, and the quarantine date will depend on the activities he participates in.

However, he pointed out that he did not know any relevant information, such as the hotel he stayed in. Tong also revealed that Chen Guoji, the Chief Secretary for Administration-designate and the Chief Executive's Office, who was infected earlier, should have recovered by now.

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[8:30] The government announced that it has completed the enclosed and compulsory inspection of Gang Cheong Court, Aberdeen Centre. During this period, 463 people who were in the relevant area were tested, and one positive test case was found. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange Follow-up; during the period, the government also dispatched personnel to visit 162 households within the relevant range. Among them, 18 households were not answered during the process. The government will take measures to follow up.

The housing estate was lifted at 9:30 this morning.

▼On June 24th, "Midsummer, Victoria Harbour" Wanchai Waterfront 3 venues one by one▼


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▼On June 22, Hong Kong's first Japanese tour group departed under the epidemic▼


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An additional 1,917 confirmed cases hit a new high, and there were outbreaks in two homes. Nearly 100 people were quarantined for 12 consecutive days. Residents of the Qian Futai Nursing Home were infected for the second time within three months. Zong Mingqi launched the third round of nationwide testing, a survey on students' social skills reduced by switching to online classes under the epidemic revealed that 20% of the respondents were seriously distressed after classes resumed

▼On June 21, the BA.2.12.1 epidemic broke out in Shau Keiwan▼


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Mandatory testing|Added 26 locations in Causeway Bay, Makyu Wonton Noodles and Jade La Mian Xiaolongbao are on the list of confirmed cases|Added 1105 buildings in St. Andrew's Place, a mansion with patients in two districts, Taikoo Shing, North Point Metropolis, etc. 190,000 residents to be quickly tested to close the area | Aberdeen Yuhui Court King Fai Court completed the test and found 1 positive case

▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 20▼


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Source: hk1

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