The epidemic in Hong Kong has shown signs of picking up recently. The number of daily confirmed cases has exceeded 1,000 in a row. The Chief Executive, Li Jiachao, told reporters today (5th) before the Executive Council. He pointed out that risks must be balanced under the influence of the epidemic, and stressed that Hong Kong must control the epidemic. Time to study to reduce the inconvenience caused by the epidemic prevention measures to the arrivals. The Secretary for Medical and Health, Lo Chongmao, has been asked to review the relevant arrangements and explore shortening the quarantine days for arrivals.
When asked how Hong Kong can continue to play the role of an international hub under strict epidemic prevention measures, such as the circuit breaker mechanism, Li Jiachao said that Hong Kong is an international city and has been greatly affected by the epidemic. On the other hand, to reduce the inconvenience to passengers arriving in Hong Kong, we are actively discussing shortening the number of quarantine days to Po.
Li Jiachao said that to control the risk of the epidemic, he emphasized that Hong Kong must control the epidemic. If the number of confirmed cases increases, the chances of people being admitted to the hospital due to confirmed cases will increase, which may affect the medical system and affect the services obtained by other non-infected patients.
He went on to point out that the Secretary for Medical and Health has been asked to pay close attention to and consider the relevant figures, make a response plan, and take good care of those at high risk, but has yet to respond to whether the current social distancing measures will be tightened.
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