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Epidemic | 4593 new cases and 4 deaths

2022-08-10T09:32:37.293Z


As the epidemic continues, Hong Kong reported 4,593 new confirmed cases today (10th), a 13% rebound from yesterday, and recorded more than 4,000 cases for three consecutive weeks. one of them


As the epidemic continues, Hong Kong reported 4,593 new confirmed cases today (10th), a 13% rebound from yesterday, and recorded more than 4,000 cases for three consecutive weeks.

One of the deceased patients was an 87-year-old woman who had been vaccinated for three doses. She sought medical attention and found that her intestines were ruptured. However, due to the unstable condition, surgery was not suitable for her, and eventually the peritonitis deteriorated and died.


In addition, regarding a 90-year-old elderly who was reported to be in a coma 3 days after a positive rapid test, and was sent to hospital for treatment, the Hospital Authority reiterated that the "Nursing Bell" will understand that elderly people living alone who have been diagnosed need to arrange a video consultation, and the fastest is the same day. Oral medicines can be delivered by express, and the elderly are urged to seek medical attention immediately if they feel a little unwell.


▼On August 9th, the first day of the implementation of the yellow and red code for safe travel will have little impact on restaurants▼


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Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, announced at a press conference on the epidemic today that 4,593 new confirmed cases were reported, including 4,344 local cases and 249 imported cases.

Kwan Wai Man, Chief Administrative Manager (Medical Effectiveness and Technology Management) of the Hospital Authority, said that 4 new deaths were reported today:

The first case was an 87-year-old woman who lived with her family. She had received 3 injections. She had arrhythmia and brain degeneration. The computer scan showed that the intestines were ruptured, and the clinical condition was unstable and not suitable for surgery. Her peritonitis condition worsened and she died yesterday.

The second case is a 75-year-old man who lives with his family. He has been vaccinated for three times. He is obese, has high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. I had ascites in my belly and had to undergo surgery to remove ascites. When I was admitted to the hospital, it was confirmed that I was prescribed oral antiviral drugs. At that time, I had no upper respiratory symptoms. Different teams, including the Gastrointestinal Oncology Department, have been following up on liver problems at the same time, but multiple organ failure was caused by liver failure. , died yesterday.

▼On August 8, the government announced the "3+4" quarantine arrangements for hotels for isolation▼


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The third case was an 87-year-old man who had no injections. He had a history of stroke, high blood pressure, and chronic diseases. He tested positive at home on July 17 and went to a designated clinic the next day. He had cough and runny nose. He had prescribed oral medication. After a 10-day interval, he went to the emergency room with fever, shortness of breath and sputum. The positive CT value was 26.3. His lungs deteriorated and he developed a heart attack. He died yesterday.

The fourth case was a 61-year-old man who had received two injections. He suffered from cramps and brain degeneration. He was bedridden for a long time. He often needed hospital treatment because of phlegm. Cough and phlegm. After being sent to the hospital, she was prescribed oral medication, and she received physical therapy to pat phlegm, but the fever persisted. There was bacterial infection in the urethra and lungs. The condition worsened and she died yesterday.

▼On August 6, parents took their infants and children to Guanyong Vaccination Center to get Kexing vaccine▼


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In addition, a 90-year-old chronically ill elderly in Hong Kong was found in a coma 3 days after a positive rapid test. He was sent to the hospital and confirmed to be dead. When asked how the HA supports the elderly living alone, Kwan Huimin said that the "nursing bell" is in the Contacting patients on August 3, there is no information on whether they have received services. It is emphasized that they have contacted the elderly living alone through different methods to find out if they are unwell, whether they will go to designated clinics, or conduct video consultations. They will continue to review arrangements to help different people. patient needs.

Kwan Huimin reiterated that the symptoms of the diagnosed elderly come on quickly. If there is a little discomfort, seek medical treatment as soon as possible, especially the elderly and chronically ill patients, and prescribe medicine as soon as possible. She also pointed out that the weather has been unstable recently, and it was extremely hot last week, which makes it inconvenient for the confirmed patients and the elderly to go out I hope they can use the video consultation service. As long as they make an appointment at a designated clinic through HA GO, they can help the patient or his family make an appointment for the service. The system will operate every day. use the service.

270,000 sets of rapid test kits are sent to Hong Kong for more than 23 sewage-positive sites including Mansion Court in Wong Tai Sin, Suntec Plaza in Tai Po, etc. Foreign domestic helpers arrive in Hong Kong with "3+4" quarantine for four days. It is difficult for the school to identify the identity of the "yellow code" when traveling. The Education Bureau will clearly guide the OGCIO to receive a "wrong code" inquiry. Huang Zhiguang: The color error depends on the public to actively check

Source: hk1

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