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:
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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▼
[14:32] Xinhua News Agency reported that the mainland has relaxed entry quarantine regulations. The original 14-day centralized isolation medical observation will be reduced to 7 days, and the next 7 days of home health monitoring will also be reduced to 3 days, that is, only 7 days of centralized isolation after entry. Isolation medical observation plus 3-day home health monitoring.
[12:55] The Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau stated that in order to cooperate with the overall epidemic prevention work, a number of new epidemic prevention measures have been added to casinos across the country, including all personnel entering the casino area, including customers, staff and public sector personnel. A negative nucleic acid test certificate within 48 hours, and a negative rapid antigen test on the day before the casino staff goes to work or before entering the casino.
Love Value 6｜Applying to the ERB to maintain special arrangements since July 1: 60% of the attendance rate will be subsidized
[12:53] In response to the impact of the epidemic on Hong Kong’s economy and job market, the Government entrusted the Employees Retraining Board (ERB) to launch the sixth phase of the “Special ”), continue to support the affected job seekers and upgrade the skills of employees.
The plan will continue to maintain various special arrangements, including no restrictions on the industry or academic qualifications of the trainees, full tuition fee waiver, special allowance of up to $5,800 per month, provision of "Enterprise Package Classes" service, and the attendance rate requirement for granting allowances will be reduced from 80% Short-term flexibility measures reduced to 60%, but in order to ensure the quality of the courses, students still need to meet the original attendance rate requirement (generally 80%) of the relevant courses in order to be eligible to participate in the final assessment and be issued with a graduation certificate after passing the course assessment .
Search for 6 courses of the "Special Love Value-added" program
Application Form for Course 6 of "Special Love Value-added Program"
On 1 July this year, the Employees Retraining Board launched the sixth phase of the "Special Love Value-added" programme.
(Screenshot of the website of the ERB)
Epidemic Outbreak in Residential Home | Geriatrician agrees to quarantine at the same site, some elderly sent to Asia and thought they went to hell
[10:50] Recently, there have been confirmed cases in many residential homes, and some residents have been sent to AsiaWorld for isolation.
She Daming, a specialist in geriatrics, pointed out in a radio program today that he is in favor of in-situ quarantine for residents. Because of the experience of the fifth wave of the epidemic, the medical system collapsed at that time, but at present, we should try not to move the elderly away. is sad.
He also pointed out that after changing the environment, the elderly are prone to anxiety and emotional problems. At present, there are many doctors who support them, and the vaccination rate has been improved. In addition, many elderly people have been infected with the virus, so the overall immunity of the institution is higher than that of the previous wave. powerful.
Macau Epidemic ︱ 57 more people infected, a total of 414 cases, 7.1 cases Negative test required to enter the casino
[10:30] Macau’s COVID-19 Response and Coordination Center stated that there were 57 new nucleic acid positive cases in the past day, bringing the total to 414. Among the new cases, 33 were found in the community, and 24 were found in the management and control. The third round of nationwide testing, which started yesterday, will end at 6 pm today.
As of 8:00 this morning, nearly 490,000 people have been sampled, of which more than 210,000 people have had test results, all of which were negative; a total of 13 mixed samples were positive.
The second-generation vaccine︱The fastest third season to arrive in Hong Kong
[09:40] The US pharmaceutical company Moderna said earlier that it is in discussions with the Hong Kong government to seek to introduce the first vaccine against the Omicron variant virus in Hong Kong; and the new crown vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech also pointed out that their new vaccines The development of a vaccine could boost the body's immune response to Omicron.
Cui Junming, president of the Hong Kong Society of Hospital Pharmacists, said in a radio program today (28th) that most studies show that two injections of the new crown vaccine are ineffective against the Omicron variant virus. , If the second-generation vaccine is introduced in the future, and the public has already received 3 injections, one more second-generation vaccine is sufficient.
[09:15] The third round of nationwide testing in Macau will end at 6 pm. The Macau New Corona Virus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that the nationwide nucleic acid testing started yesterday morning. As of 10 pm last night, more than 320,000 people were sampled, and 5 Mixed samples came back positive, and more than 87,000 people have tested negative.
[09:00] The closure of Maoquan Building in Shuiquan'ao Village, Shatin was lifted. During the siege period, about 970 people were tested. When the Chinese Communist Party found six positive test cases and three cases with indeterminate test results, the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange for follow-up .
He Bailiang retracted Chen Zhaoshi's remarks about his origin as a nurse: he did not link the nursing profession with the government's performance
[08:55] The performance of officials in the fifth wave of the epidemic has been questioned. He Bailiang, director of the Center for Infection and Infectious Diseases of the University of Hong Kong, named and criticized Chen Zhaoshi, director of the Food and Health Bureau, who was a nurse, for mastering the information and command of the epidemic in "Starting on a Sunny Day" earlier. The slowness has resulted in "heavy casualties" in Hong Kong. His remarks triggered a joint signature by 22 nursing groups yesterday (27th), criticizing He's unbelievable assessment of a person's ability based on his professional background, and asking him to apologize to the nursing profession and the public.
He Bailiang pointed out that the incident was a misunderstanding in "Starting on a Sunny Day" this morning, emphasizing that he did not link the nursing profession with the government's performance on that day, today, and in the future. Because of the unclear remarks that day caused controversy, he decided to retract the remarks involved. The incident can come to an end: "I hope that we can focus on returning to society and return to normal, and help the citizens with our opinions."
Ho Pak-leung, director of the Center for Infection and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong, retracted Chen Zhaoshi's remarks that because he was a nurse, he had information about the epidemic and was slow in commanding.
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▼You must present a negative quick test result when visiting the bar▼
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Rumors in the political circle︱The new government's epidemic prevention policy may be relaxed?
Refuse to imitate Macao's national compulsory inspection and shorten the quarantine period
[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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