The epidemic continues in Hong Kong, with 4,130 new confirmed cases today (25th).
The Hospital Authority stated that a total of 4 patients and 4 staff in the surgical ward of Sha Tin Hospital were diagnosed. The patients are currently transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital for isolation and treatment, and their condition is stable.
The bureau has also arranged for employees of the oncology, hematology, psychiatry, and nursing departments to undergo nucleic acid testing every two weeks; all patients are required to undergo nucleic acid testing on the first and third days of admission.
In addition, the HA indicated that it would consider referring to the arrangement of the SWD. Those who are investigating patients must undergo nucleic acid testing within 48 hours. However, if the patient is in critical condition, family members can provide the rapid test results first, and then supplement the nucleic acid test results.
The Hospital Authority emphasized that it is expected that the manpower will be sufficient to handle the situation, and there is no one-size-fits-all arrangement to stop visits.
▼On July 19, the enclosure inspection of Danfeng Building in Caihong Village▼
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3 more hospitalized elderly reported to have passed away
HA Chief Executive Manager (Medical Effectiveness and Technology Management) Kwan Wai-min announced that 1,409 people are currently hospitalized in various public hospitals, the Hong Kong Infection Centre on North Lantau Island, and the HA Infectious Disease Centre; 3 deaths were reported by the HA yesterday. There are 1 male and 2 females, aged between 71 and 96, two of whom are from institutions.
- A 96-year-old female patient with no vaccination record, suffering from diabetes, dementia and high blood pressure, was quarantined at AsiaWorld-Expo.
She tested positive for a quick test on September 17. She had fever and vomiting at that time. When she entered the emergency room, she found that her blood oxygen level was low. After admission, her lung condition deteriorated. She received oral medication and finally died yesterday.
- An 85-year-old female patient with no vaccination record, living with her family, suffering from diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and dementia. She is also suspected of lung tumor metastasis. She is subject to conservative observation.
Due to her poor appetite, she was found to have urethritis caused by a kidney stone after being admitted to the hospital. She had to undergo local minor surgery and antibiotic injection. When she was in the hospital, the diagnosis was confirmed by screening. Due to a serious infection, she finally passed away yesterday.
-71-year-old male patient with Parkinson's disease and chronic kidney disease. He was admitted to hospital due to urethritis, falls and cramps. The test was positive and he received oral medication, but his condition deteriorated due to repeated infections. He finally died yesterday.
In the surgical ward of Sha Tin Hospital, a 75-year-old male patient was diagnosed on July 23, and another three male patients and four staff were diagnosed yesterday.
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4 patients and 4 staff in surgical ward of Sha Tin Hospital diagnosed
Kwan also announced a number of reports, referring to a 75-year-old male patient in the surgical ward of Shatin Hospital who was diagnosed on July 23. After follow-up investigation, it was found that another 3 male patients aged 69 to 83 and 4 employees were diagnosed yesterday. Diagnosed.
All patients and staff are in stable condition, and the patient has been transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital for isolation and treatment.
Guan also pointed out that the source of the ward is still under investigation. There are 25 patients and 20 staff working there. The tests have been completed and the results are pending.
The ward has also stopped receiving new cases and visiting arrangements, and has been cleaned and disinfected and the situation continues to be monitored.
Guan continued to point out that the HA is very nervous about the recent cases in the hospital, and hopes that the public will understand the situation in public hospitals.
She explained that the number of cases in the community has increased, and at the same time, the mutant virus strain is highly transmissible, and the patient may not have symptoms after diagnosis, and believes that the detection is not easy.
She pointed out that colleagues have been reminded to be vigilant and take various measures to prevent nosocomial transmission.
Oncology, hematology, psychiatry, and nursing staff receive nucleic acid once every two weeks
Guan announced that it will strengthen the testing of all public hospital employees. In addition to requiring daily rapid testing, since last week, employees at higher risk of infection, such as employees of the oncology department and hematology department, have been arranged for nucleic acid once every two weeks.
She said that satisfactory results have been observed in the past week, and confirmed cases can be identified in time, so this week it will be extended to psychiatric and nursing wards to further promote nucleic acid testing for frontline personnel and expand the scope of application.
As for all patients admitted to the hospital, nucleic acid tests are required on the first and third days, and they will be isolated and treated immediately upon discovery.
▼On July 25, those returning to Hong Kong at the airport are waiting to take a special bus to the quarantine hotel▼
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HA: Consider strengthening nucleic acid testing for visitors
Guan also pointed out that some of the patients who have been hospitalized for a long time are elderly people with poor physical fitness who are resistant to vaccines. Therefore, he appeals to family members and medical staff to encourage patients to arrange injections immediately.
In order to strengthen the protection of patients, the HA is also considering strengthening nucleic acid testing for visitors. She urges family members to observe infection control regulations and maintain hygiene when visiting patients. If they feel unwell, they should avoid entering the hospital.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to stop visiting, family members in critical condition can be tested first
Asked if he would refer to the SWD for nucleic acid testing within 48 hours before his visit.
Kwan responded that he would refer to the SWD's visit requirements, emphasizing that if the patient's condition is critical, "sudden and immediate treatment will definitely be handled flexibly." For example, family members can provide the rapid test results first, and then supplement the nucleic acid test results after visiting their family members.
Guan also explained that the sensitivity of the quick test is lower than that of the nucleic acid test, and he said that the manpower is expected to be sufficient and will not affect the general services of the hospital.
She also pointed out that if there is any new progress in the whole visit arrangement, she will report again.
In addition, Kwan said that all networked management is required to remind staff to remain vigilant and to report and investigate as soon as possible when an outbreak occurs in a ward.
She emphasized that the purpose of the above measures is to prevent the virus from being brought into the ward, so as to reduce the risk of death caused by the infection of patients.
"I once again appeal to everyone to cooperate with our arrangements and understand the difficult situation we are facing."
▼On July 25, the government announced the launch of a taxi plan for designated quarantine hotels▼
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