The epidemic rebounded in Hong Kong. The number of single-day confirmed cases exceeded 2,000 for three consecutive days, and 2,318 new cases were confirmed yesterday (June 1). The new round of outbreak began in June, with a total of 33,677 local and imported cases in the whole month, more than in May tripled (8,489 cases).
In terms of the Omicron variant virus branch, 31 new suspected cases of BA.2.12.1 were added; BA.4 or BA.5 cases also continued to rise, with 36 new suspected cases. Seven more patients have been infected, bringing the total to 11 infected.
Severe tropical storm "Siamba" hit Hong Kong, and the Observatory was changed to Typhoon Signal No. 8 at 7:10 last night. The authorities announced yesterday that the issuance of mandatory testing announcements will be suspended. While the tropical cyclone warning signal is in effect, all mobile sampling stations and community testing centers will be All will be closed, and the "Anti-epidemic" hotline service will also be suspended and will resume operations about 2 hours after the cancellation of Typhoon Signal No. 8.
Overview of yesterday's epidemic:
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7.1｜Local BA.4/BA.5 cases raging in the community, a total of 63 cases and 20 cases without source
The immediate effective reproduction rate of the latest local cases at the University of Hong Kong Public School dropped to 1.55, that is, each patient transmitted to about 1.55 people, and is about to return to the peak of this wave.
(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)
▼On June 28, the third round of compulsory testing for all people in Macau▼
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An increase of 2,318 confirmed cases exceeded 2,000 for three consecutive days. "Weishi Hotpot" increased by 7 people. A total of 11 cases were confirmed in BA.4 or BA.5. A total of 36 cases were confirmed. More than 100 workers from Asia Pacific Catering Holdings asked for more than 2 million unpaid wages, and some branches closed
▼Compulsory testing announcement from June 20 (one day suspension on July 1) ▼
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Diagnosed Buildings｜Added 1,352 buildings involving many luxury residences in Hongshan Peninsula, Bel-Air Bay on the list of 25 housing estates and housing estates such as Shatin City One and Xinghua Village, and sent 280,000 quick test kits