epidemic. Latest | 1841 new infections in a single day, of which 196 are imported cases

The new crown pneumonia epidemic is still not over. Hong Kong increased 1,828 confirmed cases yesterday (3rd), including 1,681 local cases and 147 imported cases. The number fell below 2,000 for the first time in the past five days.

However, the Department of Health pointed out that due to the closure of testing stations and the suspension of compulsory testing during Typhoon Siamba, cases during the period will gradually emerge in the next few days, while the number of cases of the Omicron branch BA.4 or BA.5 in Hong Kong has increased significantly, and the source of cases is unknown. More than BA.2.12.1.

The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that 68 new nucleic acid positive cases were added within 24 hours yesterday (3rd), and a total of 852 cases have been recorded since June 18th.

Residents across the country are required to undergo 3 nucleic acid tests within 6 days from today.

Overview of yesterday's epidemic:

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7.3｜Less than 2,000 new cases in the past 5 days, at least DAB Member Ho Chun-yin has been diagnosed

The latest local effective reproduction rate of the Hong Kong University School of Public Health dropped to 1.52, still maintaining an upward trend, and the number of cases will continue to increase in the future.

(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)

[16:35] The epidemic continues in Hong Kong. Today, 1,645 new local infections and 196 imported cases were reported, bringing a total of 1,841 new confirmed cases in a single day.

No deaths were recorded today.

Customs clearance｜He Bailiang's variant BA.5 can be relaxed to 3+4 under three conditions

[13:23] DAB Legislative Council member Ho Chun-hsien said yesterday (3rd) that he was diagnosed with the virus. He participated in it during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hong Kong on June 30 to take photos with people from all walks of life. As early as (4th), it was believed that the risk of He Junxian's transmission was minimal.

He Bailiang also pointed out that the BA.4/5 variant virus has gradually become the mainstream. If the virus strains circulating in the surrounding areas are the same as those in Hong Kong, and the severe rate of imported cases is low, there is room to adjust the three-day hotel quarantine and four-day home quarantine for inbound people.

The second-generation vaccine | More than 600 injections only have side effects such as fever Kong Fanyi: Hope to start the vaccine in December

[11:30] Mainland Sinopharm Group cooperated with the University of Hong Kong to launch a clinical trial of the second-generation new crown inactivated vaccine. Kong Fanyi, director of the Department of Infectious Diseases and clinical professor of the Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hong Kong University, said on the radio program today (4th) that the overall progress is good. , If all goes well and the vaccine is safe and effective, I hope to apply for emergency registration in Hong Kong in November, and citizens can be vaccinated in December.

Kong Fanyi said that the clinical trial plans to recruit 1,800 people, and 1,300 people have been recruited, of which more than 600 people have received one or two injections of the vaccine. , The vaccine is safe and effective, and I hope to apply for emergency registration in November, and citizens can be vaccinated in December.

Macau Epidemic ｜ 68 more people recruited, a total of 852 cases, and three rounds of national nucleic acid testing will be launched today

[10:10] The epidemic situation in Macau continues to heat up. The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that there were 68 new nucleic acid positive cases within 24 hours yesterday (3rd), and a total of 852 cases have been recorded since June 18th; Of the new cases, 47 were found in the community, and 21 were found in control.

As of 8:00 am today (3rd), a total of 11,915 people have been followed up through epidemiological investigations, of which 2,021 were close contacts.

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▼On June 23, the second phase of consumption coupons will accept transfer applications▼

▼The opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum on July 3▼

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▼On July 3, Tai Po's "Lam Tsuen River Lantern Boat Parade" was held▼

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28 additional cases of BA.4/5 Yuen Long Zhao Yuxiu 2 students infected with the virus 10 cases of no source spread all over Hong Kong (attached building) for the first BA.4/5 restaurant group to eat hotpot, a total of 14 people infected with the virus, there are two suspected diners The second infection in Macau broke out ︱ The first death case, two elderly people, 3 rounds of nucleic acid testing within 6 days of the death of the disease Macau Epidemic ｜ More than 90 people infected, a total of 784 nucleic acid testing stations reopened today for group investigation Think housing issues are the most urgent

▼Compulsory testing announcement from July 3▼

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DAB Member Ho Chun-hsien was diagnosed on 6.30, and the company took a photo behind Xi Jinping to clear customs︱ Li Jiachao: He is working with the mainland to study limited measures, which may not necessarily require nationwide testing and confirmed buildings | 1,009 new buildings in Shatin accounted for the largest number of Yinghai, Athens, and famous cities on the list for mandatory testing｜65 There are 25 restaurants on the list, and 290,000 people in housing estates such as Tsim Sha Tsui Ilan, Huasao Bingshi, and three districts tested positive for sewage, including South Horizons and Tai Yuen Village in Tai Po.

▼On June 24th, the first group of 15 members of the Japanese tour group departs▼

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

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