The epidemic in Hong Kong has rebounded, with more than 3,000 confirmed cases per day. The Centre for Health Protection has previously stated that social distancing will be relaxed unconditionally.
However, four experts including Yuen Guoyong, Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong, and Kong Fanyi, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Department of Internal Medicine, jointly wrote an article stating that social distancing measures should be gradually relaxed in Hong Kong. Generate "mixed immunity" to prevent the medical system from collapsing at that time.
The four experts also mentioned in the article that it is costly and disturbing to the public to block forcible inspections and issue announcements of forced inspections, and suggested that the authorities abandon these measures.
Experts also suggested that Hong Kong should give priority to customs clearance with overseas countries, and gradually change the hotel quarantine to home quarantine, and the daily quick test in schools can also be cancelled.
▼On July 16, Yuan Guoyong, Kong Fanyi and other experts wrote articles▼
The virus is less active in the summer, social distancing measures can be gradually relaxed
Yuan Guoyong, Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong, Kong Fanyi, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Department of Internal Medicine, Long Zhenbang, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Microbiology, and Siddharth Sridhar, Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Microbiology, wrote an article in the AsiaGlobal Online of the University of Hong Kong, referring to the new coronavirus in the Summer is less active and less likely to cause inflammation. It is believed that it is an appropriate time to gradually relax social distancing measures in summer. At the same time, this will allow natural infections caused by low-level transmission in the society. Together with vaccination, a "mixed immunity" will be generated before winter. ”, to prevent the medical system from collapsing at that time.
Among them, Yuan Guoyong and Kong Fanyi are also government expert consultants.
▼Shenzhen Bay Port Quarantine Arrangement▼
If the mixed immunization covers more than 70% of the life after the winter, the life can be roughly returned to normal
Experts also mentioned that it is hoped that after winter, more than 90% of Hong Kong adults will be vaccinated, and more than 70% of Hong Kong adults will be covered by mixed immunization. Even if there will be a variant virus by then, the patient's condition will be mild, and people's life will gradually return to normal.
Wear an N95 mask if you are not vaccinated
At the same time, several experts believe that during the relaxation period, high-risk individuals who have not been vaccinated must wear high-profile masks, such as N95 masks, when going out; at the same time, they should avoid participating in activities that involve removing masks.
Their family members are required to have daily rapid tests to detect early whether they are infected.
▼On July 10th, the Hongyuan Pavilion in Tianhongyuan, Wong Tai Sin was enclosed and inspected ▼
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Enclosures and forced inspection announcements cost high, call for abandonment of schools, and cancel daily quick tests
Experts also pointed out that confirmed patients should be isolated at home unless they involve new variants or are high-risk patients.
The current siege and forced inspection announcements are costly and disturbing to the people. It is recommended that the authorities abandon these measures.
In addition, daily quick tests in schools can also be cancelled, but high-risk places such as hospitals, kindergartens, and nursing homes must continue to be monitored and tracked.
The imported cases currently have a slight impact on the local epidemic situation, and they have all completed vaccinations. Even if they are diagnosed, they will not put pressure on the local medical system. Experts suggest that Hong Kong should give priority to customs clearance with overseas, and gradually switch to home quarantine, until it is fully converted to home During quarantine, people arriving in Hong Kong can be required to take a quick test on the 7th and 10th day of arrival and wear an electronic bracelet.
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