Malaria︱2 confirmed cases, total 77 cases, 47 people in hospital, there are still one or two suspected cases

A large number of malaria infections have been reported in Hong Kong. The Centre for Health Protection and the Hospital Authority announced today (8th) at a press conference on the outbreak that two more confirmed malaria cases have been confirmed, bringing the total to 77 cases, and one or two suspected cases are still awaiting reports. ; As of 12 noon, a total of 47 malaria patients were hospitalized in public hospitals, of which 2 were in serious condition and the remaining 35 were in stable condition.

In addition, more than 100 African arrivals are still under quarantine at the Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong in Wanchai.

▼On August 6th, guests of Liyue Hotel were sent to the Infectious Disease Center of Princess Margaret Hospital by ambulance▼

Two more confirmed malaria cases and one or two suspected cases

There have been a large number of imported cases of malaria in Hong Kong recently. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, pointed out that following yesterday's announcement of 75 confirmed cases, 2 new confirmed cases were reported today, bringing the total to 77.

She mentioned that there are still one or two suspected cases, and they are still waiting for the blood report to confirm the results.

Over 100 people quarantined at Cosmo Hotel

Zhang Zhujun continued to point out that, according to her knowledge, at the Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong in Wanchai, there are more than 100 Africans arriving in Hong Kong under quarantine, but the actual room arrangements and supply are unclear.

Malaria is common in regions with warm climates such as Africa, Southeast Asia and South America, and is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito.

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47 malaria patients hospitalized in hospital, 45 men and 2 women involved

Liu Jiaxian, Chief Administrative Manager (Quality and Standards) of the Hospital Authority, pointed out that as of 12 noon, a total of 47 malaria patients were hospitalized in public hospitals, involving 45 males and 2 females, of which 2 were serious, and the remaining 35 were in stable condition. Continue to monitor the situation and provide appropriate treatment.

Compared with the number of hospital stays he mentioned yesterday, the number of hospital stays today has decreased from the 58 mentioned yesterday (7th).

In addition, Liu Jiaxian also mentioned yesterday that people with malaria were infected with the new crown at the same time, but the actual number has not yet been known.

WHO analysis of malaria case distribution in Guinea.

▼On July 25, those returning to Hong Kong from the airport are waiting to take a special bus to the quarantine hotel▼

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