The pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues, and the number of confirmed cases in a single day has exceeded the level of 4,000 for 11 consecutive days, with 4,634 new confirmed cases in a single day, including 179 imported cases.
The 22-month-old baby girl, who was infected and in critical condition, has not improved and is still in critical condition.
Overview of yesterday's epidemic:
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7.30｜65 places included in Chai Wan Police Married Quarters for Forced Inspection, and Grand Promenade in Sai Wan Ho is on the list
[21:21] MIRROR concert dancer Ah Mo (Li Qiyan) was seriously injured and was hospitalized. After his parents were allowed to return to Hong Kong from Canada, they went to the hospital to visit.
From April last year to March 31 this year, the Department of Health approved a total of 1,240 related applications. The Department of Health added in the evening. From April 1 this year to yesterday (July 30), another 441 related applications were approved. .
The spokesman reiterated that the Government has all along established a mechanism whereby all persons under quarantine who arrive in Hong Kong can apply for special circumstances, and authorized personnel of the Department of Health can approve them to leave the quarantine site for a short time to visit critically ill relatives or attend relatives funerals (only for funerals held in funeral homes or cemeteries).
▼The parents of seriously injured dancer Li Qiyan (A Mo) arrived in Hong Kong at the MIRROR concert on July 31▼
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19 sewage sites including Victoria Center, Triumph Building, and Royal Mid-Levels are positive, and 250,000 people are called for rapid testing
[17:31] The epidemic continues. The government announced today (31st) that 19 sewage test results in Wanchai, Tuen Mun and North District were positive and the virus load was relatively high, involving Wanchai Kaixuan Building, Tuen Mun Royal Mid-Levels and North District District Huadu Square, etc., the government will distribute 250,000 rapid antigen test kits for residents, cleaners and property management employees to test themselves.
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The Medical Association supports children from 6 months to 3 years old to be vaccinated against the new crown vaccine and enter quarantine but must be tested
[17:28] Recently, the 22-year-old girl was infected with encephalitis. Thanks to the encephalitis, the joint scientific committee will discuss whether to give injections to children under the age of 3. The Hong Kong Medical Association pointed out that the general pediatrician hopes The age is extended to young children from 6 months to 3 years old, and it is estimated that the committee will pass the decision to relax the vaccination age.
Regarding whether the government should relax the entry quarantine arrangement, the Hong Kong Medical Association believes that the plan is feasible, provided that nucleic acid testing cannot be reduced.
The Hong Kong Medical Association launched the "Adult Immunisation" public education programme to teach the public about immunisation.
(Photo by Xian Minghui)
▼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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The 22-month-old baby girl is still in critical condition in the ICU. The 80-year-old man died of illness on the sixth day.
[16:45] As for the MIRROR concert dancer Ah Mo (Li Qiyan), who is still injured in the intensive care unit, Guan Huimin pointed out that the injured person is classified as critical, the survival index is stable, and the medical team is monitoring the situation.
She reiterated that the compassionate arrangement has always existed during the epidemic. The public hospital’s compassionate arrangement can be arranged if the patient is in a particularly critical condition/suddenly worsening. If the visitor has a valid nucleic acid test result within 48 hours or a negative result of the rapid test within 24 hours, it can be arranged For visits, if the quick test is negative, the nucleic acid test should be returned after the visit and returned within 2 days.
In a critical situation, if neither of the two tests is done and it is not important, the quick test can be made up after the visit, and the negative nucleic acid can be returned within two days.
Under the compassionate arrangement, Kwan Huimin pointed out that the HA will make every effort to meet the family's needs, because this is a difficult time, and colleagues will communicate with the patient's family to understand their needs.
Because the health of the visitors is very important, it is necessary to cooperate with two aspects. When visiting, they must follow the requirements of epidemic prevention, and do not comment on compassionate arrangements individually.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that during the quarantine period, you can apply to leave the place temporarily to visit relatives or attend funerals of relatives (funeral home/cemetery). He also pointed out that from April last year to March 31 this year, the Department of Health approved a total of 1,240 related applications.
▼When entering a public hospital, you must scan and travel with peace of mind▼
[16:30] Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, Guan Huimin, Chief Administrative Manager (Medical Effectiveness and Technology Management) of the Hospital Authority, attended the epidemic briefing and explained the latest situation.
Guan Huimin pointed out that there are currently 1,494 patients in hospital, 6 more are in critical condition, and a total of 21 are in critical condition.
In addition, one more patient died, an 82-year-old man with diabetes, high blood pressure, and fatty liver.
On July 25, he went to the general clinic for a headache and cough, and his deep throat saliva confirmed the diagnosis.
On July 27, I went to a designated clinic. At that time, the condition was stable, and I was prescribed oral medicine for the new crown. There was no fever and the vitality index was normal.
He developed fever and cough again on July 29, and was admitted to the internal medicine ward for treatment. Unfortunately, he deteriorated and suffered from liver and kidney failure until he died yesterday.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that there were 4,455 new confirmed cases locally and 179 imported cases.
In Kwai Fong Residence, there is an outbreak of the epidemic, one resident has been diagnosed with the disease, and seven residents have to be quarantined.
▼On July 25, the government announced the launch of a taxi plan for designated quarantine hotels▼
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Temporary unemployment assistance received 470,000 applications, 120,000 people were transferred to the police for arrest of 39 DQ fraud cases
[15:27] The fifth wave of the epidemic broke out in Hong Kong at the beginning of this year. The government launched a "Temporary Unemployment Support" program of 10,000 yuan.
The government announced today (31st) that it has received a total of 470,000 applications, of which 350,000 were approved, with a total funding amount of 3.5 billion yuan. Eligibility, personal reasons or willingness to quit/stop work, etc.
The police have made arrests in 39 cases suspected of defrauding "temporary unemployment support".
General Chamber of Commerce President Leung Siu based on the negative economic growth in Hong Kong throughout the year, and advocates quarantine-free customs clearance overseas before November
[13:51] The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for two consecutive months, and Hong Kong banks have not followed suit for the time being.
Leung Shau Kee, President of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, said in a TV program today (31st) that interest rate hikes by local banks will depend on changes in the level of interbank interest rates.
He also pointed out that it is believed that Hong Kong's economy will experience negative growth throughout the year. In the first quarter, the Hong Kong economy has already contracted by negative 4%.
He also pointed out that even with the full customs clearance of Hong Kong in the fourth quarter, the external situation is still unstable, coupled with the recent slowdown in exports, the economy in the second half of the year is still not optimistic.
However, he still hopes that Hong Kong can implement quarantine-free customs clearance before November, and is worried that if customs clearance is not carried out, Hong Kong will lose many business opportunities or opportunities for future economic growth.
▼On July 26, the Security Bureau introduced the Penny's Bay Community Isolation Facility▼
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New Youth Forum survey shows that more than 50% of people support the red and yellow codes and advocate following the example of Singapore and overseas customs clearance
[13:47] Recently, the number of confirmed cases has exceeded 4,000 for several consecutive days. The government is studying the introduction of "red and yellow codes" and relaxed entry quarantine arrangements.
The New Youth Forum conducted random telephone interviews with 548 Hong Kong citizens over the age of 18 from July 25 to 29, and found that citizens tend to support the "4+3" entry quarantine plan and the new "red, yellow and green code" system.
The organization suggested that if Hong Kong follows Singapore's example, customs clearance with overseas countries will not be a problem, and believes that as long as the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong drops, coupled with further tightening of epidemic prevention measures, there will be opportunities to clear customs with the mainland.
Consumer coupons | Chen Maobo: I hope the second phase will drive the market to narrow the decline in GDP in the second quarter, but it is difficult to achieve
[12:05] Hong Kong's economy is subject to fluctuations in the external environment. Financial Secretary Chen Maobo said today (31st) that Hong Kong's GDP in the second quarter contracted year-on-year, and the decline was narrower than that in the first quarter, describing the situation as "unpredictable." "It is inevitable to lower Hong Kong's full-year economic forecast again, but it is believed that with the distribution of the second phase of consumer coupons and the control of the epidemic, the local retail and catering market is expected to improve significantly.
[12:00] Macau has no new positive cases for 2 consecutive days, and no community cases for 8 consecutive days. The cumulative number of cases in this round of epidemic remains at 1,821.
The 14th round of national nucleic acid testing launched in Macau yesterday. As of 8:00 a.m., more than 450,000 people have been sampled. Currently, more than 440,000 people have test results, all of which are negative.
▼Compulsory testing announcement from July 19▼
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Compulsory testing | 65 buildings are on the list involving Shatin City One, Discovery Park, and Yum Kok Dormitory of the Fire Services Department | 2,614 buildings are added involving Aidu Building, Ming Zhu and other Xue Jiayan's residence Yin Hua Garden is on the list for new crown vaccines | New elderly committee Chairman Li Guodong: There is no need to compel the elderly to vaccinate consumption vouchers | Eligible citizens receive SMS reminders as soon as 8.7 cash-carrying Octopus to distribute $5000 in 3 times
Princess Margaret and Kwai Chung Hospital group increased by 7 people infected with the epidemic HA research emergency room medical nurses to be checked every two weeks MIRROR concert | Ah Mo is in critical condition HA commentary: classification of patients on ventilator 22-month-old baby girl Still in critical condition, 4 students in the dormitory of the sailing school and the dormitory recruited 46 people to be evacuated from Tianqing Village, Baoda Village, Lek Yuen Village, etc. 9 housing estates in 4 districts have positive sewage Accumulated deaths exceeded 9,500 cases of 92-year-old Weng's death at home The infection survey found that nearly 90% of families spent more than 30% of their time together under the epidemic. Closed-loop management Xu Shuchang: The confirmed cases meet expectations and there is no need to tighten social distancing [with Q&A on injection problems]
