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Epidemic|Zhang Zhujun warns that the number of confirmed cases will double in 2 to 3 weeks, predicting to strengthen mandatory testing

2022-07-24T11:00:19.982Z


The fifth wave of the epidemic has rebounded. The Department of Health announced today (24th) that there were 4,250 new confirmed cases, the fourth consecutive day that the number of cases exceeded 4,000. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that the current epidemic situation is still high and


The fifth wave of the epidemic has rebounded. The Department of Health announced today (24th) that there were 4,250 new confirmed cases, the fourth consecutive day that the number of cases exceeded 4,000.

Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said that the current epidemic situation is still at a high level, and there is no sign of a decline. It is expected that the number of confirmed cases in a single day will "double" within 2 to 3 weeks, that is, it is expected to be close to more than 8,000 confirmed cases. She appealed to the public. Get vaccinated as soon as possible and adhere to epidemic prevention measures. The government will continue to strengthen the announcement of mandatory testing.


As for a total of more than 14,000 monkeypox cases recorded in many countries around the world, Zhang pointed out that monkeypox can be transmitted through body fluids or flying, and patients can be infected mainly through contact with infected animals, people or objects.

The incubation period for monkeypox is generally 5 to 21 days, and patients usually experience symptoms of fever, severe headache, muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes.

Zhang said that there is a chance of monkeypox cases in Hong Kong, so the public is reminded to avoid going to places affected by monkeypox and avoid contact with patients or animals.


▼On July 19, the enclosure inspection of Danfeng Building in Caihong Village▼


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Urge elderly children or relatives and friends to take them to get vaccinated as soon as possible

Today, there were 4,250 new positive cases. Zhang Zhujun pointed out that based on past trends, the number of confirmed cases will "double" in 2 to 3 weeks. She hopes that the number will not rise too high or too quickly.

She said that she will continue to strengthen the number of buildings listed in the mandatory testing announcement, and the number of confirmed cases in mandatory testing recently has increased compared to before.

Zhang Zhujun also pointed out that the recent deaths have not been vaccinated, especially the elderly.

The case fatality rate for people over 80 years old is over 16%. If three injections have been taken, the case fatality rate is less than 1%. "If there are elderly people who have not received injections, I hope that children and relatives and friends will bring (the elderly) for injections as soon as possible."

Li Liye, general administrative manager (integrated clinical services) of the Hospital Authority, said that there is no overall paediatric ward utilization rate, but the paediatric isolation ward utilization rate is 48%, and the intensive care ward ICU utilization rate is 50%.

▼On May 30th, citizens rushed to take the third vaccine to cope with the vaccine pass▼


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In addition, monkeypox is now classified as a public health emergency of international concern, and most cases are currently among men who have sex with men.

Authorities announced contingency plans in early June and are discussing details of vaccine supply.

All doctors will be informed of the WHO's decisions and recommendations, including surveillance and case definitions.

Zhang Zhujun pointed out that monkeypox can be transmitted through body fluids or flying, and patients are mainly infected by contact with infected animals, people or objects, such as being bitten by animals.

The Centre for Health Protection pointed out that the current epidemic situation is still at a high level, and there is no sign of a decline.

(Photo by Xian Minghui)

The incubation period for monkeypox is generally 5 to 21 days, and in some countries it is 7 to 9 days.

Patients usually present with fever, severe headache, muscle pain, and swollen lymph nodes.

A few days after the fever, there will be an oral ulcer and a rash on the body.

Zhang Citizens should avoid going to places affected by monkeypox and avoid contact with sick people or animals.

If you have contact, you should pay close attention. If you feel unwell, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. At present, the laboratory in Hong Kong is fully capable of detecting the virus.

Zhang also pointed out that there have been imported cases in some parts of Asia, so Hong Kong may also have cases, hoping that it will not cause community spread.

▼Zhang Zhujun sent a letter to a private doctor titled "Beware of Monkeypox"▼


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Latest | Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the fatality rate of elderly people who have not received injections has exceeded 16%

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