The epidemic situation in Hong Kong and Macau continues. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection announced today (19th) that 3,256 new confirmed cases were reported, including 237 imported cases. The number of confirmed cases exceeded 3,000 in a single day for a week in a row, and another 4 cases were recorded. deceased case.
In Macau, the "relatively static" epidemic prevention measures of suspending work and markets entered the ninth day. The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that there were 10 new positive cases in the local area within 24 hours yesterday (18th), of which 7 were in the red. Yard area and medical observation hotel found.
Overview of yesterday's epidemic:
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7.18｜The Director of Environmental Protection confirmed that 888 schools reported that teachers and students were infected with the virus
The real-time effective reproduction rate of local cases compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong is about 1.6, which is a high level, indicating that the epidemic situation is on the rise.
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[16:45] In terms of variant viruses, BA.2.12.1 has 56 more cases, 33 of which are of unknown origin; BA.4/5 recorded 30 cases, of which 13 are of unknown origin.
[16:43] Zhang Zhujun described that the number of confirmed diagnoses has remained above 3,000 words for several consecutive days, and there is a chance that it will rise again. He has also seen that the medical load in other places such as the United Kingdom and Australia has begun to increase. For the medical services of the Hospital Authority, although the government tries not to strengthen social measures, because the social cost is too high, it is unconditionally relaxed. We call on everyone to remain vigilant and abide by the epidemic prevention policy, such as travel with peace of mind, vaccines are available, and injections are given as soon as possible.
[16:40] In terms of schools, 385 schools reported 498 cases involving 408 students and 90 staff, and 8 schools were required to suspend classes for a week for individual classes, including Shatin Yingyi Kindergarten, China Christian Church Jihui Primary School, Hong Chi Tun Menchengang School, etc.
As for the Hong Kong and Kowloon Neighborhood Women's Association Sun Fang Primary and Secondary School and Sheng Kung Hui Main Wind Primary School, which had classes suspended before, classes in other new classes will be suspended for a week.
[16:36] The 237 imported cases came from 54 countries, with more than 10 cases in 6 countries, including 59 in the UK.
[16:30] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, announced that there were 3,256 new confirmed cases today, including 237 imported cases, more than 3,000 confirmed cases in a single day for a week in a row, and 4 deaths were recorded, including one 99 year old patient.
Macau Epidemic ｜ Suspension of work and market for more than a week, the increase in confirmed diagnoses slowed down, 10 new positive cases were added, a total of 1765 cases
[09:58] Macau’s “relatively static” epidemic prevention measures of suspension of work and markets entered the ninth day today. The Macau Novel Coronavirus Infection Response and Coordination Center stated that there were 10 new positive cases in the local area within 24 hours yesterday (18), of which 7 Zong found in the red code area and the Medical Observation Hotel. As of 8:00 a.m., a total of 21,764 people have been followed up through epidemiological investigations, including 3,478 core close contacts and 11,676 non-core close contacts.
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Closed District | Shingquan Building, Shuiquan'ao Village, Shatin completed a forced inspection, revealing 13 positive and 7 uncertain cases
[07:27] The closure of Shing Chuan Building in Shuiquan'ao Village, Shatin was lifted, during which about 1,690 people were tested. Among them, 13 positive test cases and seven cases with indeterminate test results were found. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will arrange follow-up.
Shingquan Building in Shuiquan'ao Village, Shatin, was lifted on the morning of July 19. The siege operation found 13 positive test cases and seven cases with indeterminate test results. (File photo)
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The school reported 888 confirmed cases in a single day. St. Catherine's Kindergarten was implicated in 3,436 confirmed cases in the morning class. The number of confirmed cases exceeded 3,000 for the sixth consecutive day. Staff must be tested for mixed immunization | He Bailiang pointed out that the forced inspection can be canceled Liu Yulong pointed out that the daily rapid test of teachers and students must be maintained ｜22 more positive cases, 1,755 total cases, the 11th round of national testing starts today with consumption coupons｜PayMe attracts customers and transfers to HKTVmall to enjoy 100 yuan discount when shopping over 300 yuan
Compulsory testing | 81 additional buildings involving McDonald's and Tan Zai in the Gateway Mall were added to the list of confirmed cases | 1942 luxury houses Junyifeng and Difeng were added.
The Royal Palace and Tai Wai Famous City are on the list. A total of 39 housing estates in Tuen Mun Gold Coast and Fanling Qianqingjian tested positive for rural sewage. 300,000 people need to quickly test the closed area | 3 positive cases
▼Compulsory testing announcement from July 10▼
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