The epidemic has rebounded in Hong Kong. Today (21st), 4,375 new confirmed cases were reported, which is the fifth wave after the fall and broke the 4,000-case mark again. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, pointed out that although the rise was not as good as the fifth wave of the outbreak During the peak period, the number of confirmed diagnoses is "slowly rising", and it is expected to "double" in two weeks.
She pointed out that the current third vaccination rate of the public is only 66%, especially the elderly are not ideal, and called for the third vaccination as soon as possible.
In addition, 3 new deaths have been reported in Hong Kong, all of them are elderly people over 90 years old, who have been vaccinated twice.
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said at a press conference on the epidemic that 4,375 new confirmed cases were reported today, of which 4,076 were local cases.
As of July 19, there were about 1,149 local suspected cases of BA.2.12.1 and 403 suspected cases of BA.4/5, that is, BA.2.12.1 accounted for 2% of the total, and BA.4/5 accounted for 1%.
The three-injection rate in Hong Kong is 66%, and the elderly are even lower and call for an injection as soon as possible
Zhang Zhujun believes that the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong continues to rise, but it is not "rising so fast" as in the fifth wave. At present, it is observed that the number is slowly rising, and it is expected to "double" in about two weeks, and there is no downward trend.
She also pointed out that the number of confirmed cases today exceeds 4,000, and there is an upward trend. She is worried that it will put pressure on the medical facilities of the HA. At present, the proportion of Hong Kong's three-shot vaccine is not good, only 66%, especially the elderly between 70 and 79 years old is only 59% , 38% over the age of 85 think the situation needs to be improved.
▼On July 19, the enclosure inspection of Danfeng Building in Caihong Village▼
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Indicates that there is a notice of invisible transmission in Hong Kong to strengthen the inspection notice
Zhang Zhujun appealed that citizens who have not received the three injections should be vaccinated as soon as possible. Since there are many new cases every day, reflecting that there is a lot of invisible transmission in the community, the government will step up testing and strengthen the announcement of testing. , isolation, and treatment to reduce severe illness and mortality. Citizens can seek medical advice if they feel unwell, or take tests to reduce risks.
Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Integrated Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority, said that three new deaths were reported today.
The first case was a 93-year-old man with high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, lung disease, and brain degeneration. He was admitted to the A&E Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He was in poor mental condition, was not awake, and had swollen feet. The rapid test was positive on July 2. , On July 19, the admission screening was positive by nucleic acid test, and the CT value was over 30. The situation was like a stroke. There was no flower in the lungs, but there was an enlarged heart, poor breathing, and a drop in blood oxygen. After first aid, it was 7:23 pm on the same day. Turn over.
The second case is a 93-year-old woman with high blood pressure and brain degeneration. She was sent to the emergency room of Queen Mary Hospital on July 1. Both self-rapid tests and admission were positive for nucleic acid. The CT value was 20. She had shortness of breath and elevated heart enzymes. , The hospital handled cases of myocardial infarction, and the situation was stable for a time. On July 13, he was transferred to Feng Yaojing Hospital for recuperation. He again fell in blood oxygen, lung cancer, atrial fibrillation, prescribed antibiotics and drugs, and later died.
The third case is a 99-year-old woman with high blood pressure, diabetes, and brain degeneration. She was admitted to the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 8. She was referred by a designated clinic. She tested positive on July 3 and was admitted to the hospital on July 8. After screening, the nucleic acid test was positive, and the CT value exceeded 20. After admission, he was prescribed special drugs, steroids, and antibiotics. The situation continued to deteriorate, and he passed away on the morning of July 0.
Hospital Authority adopts telemedicine service video consultation to deliver medicine to door
Li Liye also pointed out that due to the increasing number of confirmed patients, which put pressure on hospital beds, manpower, and services, many asymptomatic patients were only found to be diagnosed after they were admitted to the hospital. Testing has been stepped up to reduce the risk of nosocomial infection.
In terms of manpower, the HA will pay close attention to the situation, mobilize more people to take care of the patients, and will also adopt telemedicine services. Patients who are isolated at home can call the medical enquiry hotline 1836115. Medical video consultation. After completing the consultation, medicines will be delivered to the door, allowing stable patients to be treated at home, reducing the risk of worsening the epidemic, as well as the pressure on designated clinics and emergency departments, and focusing on caring for seriously ill patients.
▼On July 15, Shenzhen Bay Port will implement new departure quarantine arrangements▼
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