After the Li Jiachao government took office, it has frequently made moves to adjust the anti-epidemic policy. The director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, recently proposed a real-name system for "travel with peace of mind", imitating the mainland's establishment of "red, yellow and green" health codes. .
In an interview with "Hong Kong 01", Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, said that the role of "Safe Travel" has never changed, that is, there is no real-name tracking function, but since the real-name system for calling cards will be implemented on February 23 next year, "Anxin" is bundled with mobile phones At that time, the real-name system will naturally be available, "two things will eventually come together", but from now until February next year, "Anxin" will not have a real-name system.
He emphasized that "Travel with Peace of Mind" does not have a tracking function, so citizens do not need to worry. He also said that if there is strong opposition to a certain policy, the government will not follow suit.
Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.
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Sun Dong: "Anxiety" upgrade helps identify patients
Lu Chongmao's proposal to introduce the "red and yellow code" caused social controversy. Chief Executive Li Jiachao cooled down slightly on Tuesday, pointing out that the "red and yellow code" has a narrow scope of application and only includes two groups of people: the "red code" is only for those diagnosed with the new crown, and the "yellow code" Only for those who arrive in Hong Kong for quarantine via the airport.
Sun Dong, the newly appointed Director of Innovation and Technology, said that the most important thing is to achieve precise anti-epidemic measures, and the bureau will fully cooperate with the Chief Executive and the new measures of the Medical and Health Bureau. This is the most fundamental starting point.” He pointed out that the fight against the epidemic needs to be adapted to the times, and the starting point for all changes is to try to restore normal life and business as much as possible, so that most people can have greater freedom.
Sun Dong pointed out that at present, "Travel with Peace of Mind" only records vaccination information, and experts believe that the more critical indicator is to identify patients with nucleic acid positive. It is nucleic acid positive, but the current "Anxiety Travel" cannot identify him. He goes to the restaurant to eat and wherever he goes, just like everyone else. If it is reflected through the new system, it is confirmed that he is a "red code", only Being able to isolate at home is generally a positive factor for society.”
Setting up "yellow codes" can shorten hotel quarantine time
The Medical and Health Bureau is discussing with the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau to optimize the "Safe Travel". Sun Dong pointed out that by upgrading the "Safe Travel" system, it will help to strengthen the identification of patients. For example, those who arrive in Hong Kong via the airport still need to be quarantined in hotels. Today, there are voices in the society calling for shortening, if a "yellow code" system is added to effectively differentiate and regulate these people, "it is a good thing to shorten the time they spend in hotel isolation after returning to Hong Kong, as long as we explain this matter to the public clearly. , I believe that the vast majority of citizens will accept it. More than 95% or even more people will not be affected, but it will be safer." He said that there is no timetable for implementation, but it will be pushed forward quickly.
Will the "Red and Yellow Code" be expanded in the future?
Sun Dong: The society opposes the disaster
Regarding whether the "red and yellow code" system will be expanded in the future, for example, close contacts and those who need to undergo forced inspection will be transferred to "yellow code", Sun Dong pointed out that the Innovation and Technology Bureau mainly plays a cooperating role in policy, and the government's decision-making is Overall consideration and understanding of the opinions of all parties, "Don't worry about the government's introduction of a policy that is strongly opposed by the society, we still have to push it."
In his interview, he said more than once, "'Traveling with peace of mind' means 'travelling with peace of mind', and the role and definition have never changed." That is, there is no real-name tracking function. When it was implemented at the end of February, "Anxin" will have the real-name system function: "At the beginning of the implementation of "Anxin Travel", there was no real-name system consideration, but due to the new real-name registration by phone, starting from February 23 next year, all calls will be real-name registration. , and "Travel with peace of mind" is closely tied to the mobile phone, then the mobile phone will naturally have the real-name function, and these two things will eventually come together."
He pointed out that from now until February next year, there will be no real-name system for "Anxin Travel", and currently about half of the phone calls in Hong Kong are registered with real names, which are tied to "Anxin".
As for the privacy issue, Sun Dong emphasized that "Travel with Peace of Mind" does not have any tracking function, and currently it does not have the conditions, because Hong Kong does not have a complete central data system, "From all aspects, we have no intention to "Travel with Peace of Mind" now and in the future. "Going out" to track all citizens, this is impossible, citizens don't have to worry."
He mentioned that Hong Kong needs to build a smart city, and the government needs to open up data to better serve the citizens, but stressed that this has nothing to do with "safe travel".
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