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epidemic. 8.11︱ 4376 new cases were confirmed, 85-year-old mother-in-law was recruited without medication and sent to hospital for worsening death

2022-08-11T15:09:28.781Z


Today (11th) in Hong Kong, there were 4,376 new confirmed cases, including 196 imported cases and 1 additional death case. A total of 1,542 confirmed patients were hospitalized in public hospitals, of which 210 were new cases, 21 were in critical condition, and 27 were in serious condition.


Today (11th) in Hong Kong, there were 4,376 new confirmed cases, including 196 imported cases and 1 additional death case. A total of 1,542 confirmed patients were hospitalized in public hospitals, of which 210 were new cases, 21 were in critical condition, and 27 were in serious condition, half of them The newly admitted patients were over the age of 60, and more than 20 were under the age of 3. The HA said the situation was worrying.

Schools reported 287 cases, and 3 schools had classes with outbreaks and classes were suspended.


The current social distancing measures will be extended for two weeks from today (11th) until August 24th. The "red and yellow code" system for safe travel in line with the "3+4" of quarantine hotels is also implemented. Those who hold the yellow code for home medical surveillance can go out , but it is forbidden to enter the listed premises that require active verification, so people with yellow codes cannot go shopping at the Hong Kong Food Expo, which starts today.


Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:


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8.10︱ Confirmed cases rebounded by 10%. Quarantine hotel "3+4" applies to returning foreign domestic helpers

The government announced that the quarantine arrangement for people arriving in Hong Kong from overseas and Taiwan will be changed from 7-day hotel quarantine to 3-day hotel quarantine and 4-day home medical monitoring.

Diagnosed Buildings|Added 2,425 Mid-mountain Ligend Pavilion, Jiazhao Terrace and Yangming Villa to the list

[18:05] The government announced that from 6:00 p.m., it will be restricted to a designated "restricted area" in Shatin, namely Jia Shan House, Jia King Court, Sha Tin. All residents must stay at their premises and undergo compulsory testing.

The government's target is to complete the operation tomorrow (August 12) at about 12 noon. Depending on the test results, the operation may be extended.

Schools report 287 new cases of confirmed cases Po Leung Kuk Roche Trust School and other 3 schools have classes to be suspended for a week for 80 days without injections, women die from the virus, newly diagnosed admissions exceed 200, elderly people account for more than half of them, and the Hospital Authority calls for vaccinations for Sky Peninsula and Royal Gold.

240,000 people in 21 housing estates including Guofeng and Horizons must be tested quickly

[16:53] In the past 7 days, the suspected BA.4/5 cases accounted for 10.7% of the overall average. In a single day, the proportion on August 8 was 15%, indicating that it has risen again, and BA.2.12 is suspected. 1 ratio was 7%, and the ratio for a single day on August 8 was 6.5%, a slight decline.

[16:49] Zhang Zhujun said that passengers can leave the hotel early according to the new "3+4" quarantine measures. There are more than 9,800 cases today.

The number of confirmed cases after the quarantine has been completed has not yet been counted, and no significant number has been found.

[16:45] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said that today (11th) in Hong Kong, there were 4,376 new confirmed cases, including 196 imported cases, 1 additional death case, 287 cases reported by schools, and class explosions in 3 schools. The epidemic will be closed.

1) Po Leung Kuk Law School, Yuen Long: There are 8 students in Class 53A, they are special students, and 1 student is diagnosed

2) Kowloon City Hong Kong Youth Foundation Nursery School: There are 19 students in K2 class, and 2 people are diagnosed

3) Anglican Church St. Peter's Church Stanley: There are 14 students in the AM class of K2 class, 1 student and 1 teacher are diagnosed

[16:30] Guan Huimin, general administrative manager of the Hospital Authority, said that a total of 1,542 confirmed patients were hospitalized in public hospitals, of which 210 were new cases, 21 were in critical condition, and 27 were in serious condition. Half of the newly admitted patients were over 60 years old. , there are more than 20 people under the age of 3, the situation is worrying.

A death case was reported today. The deceased was an 85-year-old man who did not have injections. He had high blood pressure and thyroid problems. He lived with his family. He went to the general outpatient clinic for cough on July 19. The test result was positive and the diagnosis was confirmed on the 20th. .

Nursing has contacted the patient. The second consultation Wang had no symptoms or symptoms. There was no discomfort or fever at the time, and the condition was stable. It is recommended to pay attention to the physical condition and have left contact information.

He died on July 28 without appetite and shortness of breath and went to the emergency room. He had no fever at that time, but needed oxygen to help his breathing. He was admitted to the internal medicine ward, and then got worse and was admitted to the intensive care ward. Eventually, his lung problems worsened and he died yesterday.

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HKUST developed a mobile app to display the distribution of confirmed cases in real time and analyze user infection risk

[15:20] The epidemic continues, and the number of confirmed cases has risen. Every day, many places are included in the list of compulsory inspections.

A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology developed a mobile app called "Infected Places", which displays the distribution of confirmed buildings announced by the Department of Health in a video format, so that the public can know whether there are buildings in nearby areas where confirmed patients appear and the risk of infection, which is convenient for the public. Arrange travel routes.

3+4 Isolation|Taiwanese men "released from prison" early, and those who returned to Hong Kong for the 4th holiday urged the implementation of "0+7"

[13:58] The government has shortened the hotel quarantine period to "3+4" starting this Friday (12th). A quarantine hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui has been "released" early this morning (11th). Taiwanese working in Hong Kong were originally scheduled to leave next Sunday (14th), and then started work immediately. Now they have a 4-day "holiday" and can enjoy private time; some parents who have returned to Hong Kong from the United States hope to further relax to "0+7". She plans to go to the supermarket to buy food when she gets home, and plans to stay home for the next few days.

Tsing Yi Station and Children's Hospital provide two types of vaccines starting from 8.15 Maternal and child health centers can help young children fight Kexing

[10:53] The Civil Service Bureau stated that in order to increase channels to facilitate the vaccination of the elderly and young children against the new crown, starting from the 15th of this month, the MTR Tsing Yi Station Community Vaccination Center and the Children’s Community Vaccination Center of Hong Kong Children’s Hospital will provide both Sinovac and Vaccination services for Forbitx Vaccines.



In addition, starting from the same day, the Maternal and Child Health Centre will also provide Sinovac vaccination services for children aged 6 months to 3 years when they receive the scheduled routine services.

People with yellow codes cannot enter exhibition venues The industry claims that the new "3+4" measures have not helped

[10:39] The government has shortened the hotel quarantine period to "3+4" starting from this Friday (12th), but people arriving in Hong Kong with the yellow code are currently prohibited from entering the listed premises that require active inspection during the 4-day medical surveillance period. Therefore, Business visitors cannot enter exhibition venues such as exhibitions and exhibitions.



Li Keyi, executive vice president of the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association, pointed out in a radio program today (11th) that for the exhibition industry, "3+4" has not been helpful. cause inconvenience or discourage overseas exhibitors or buyers.

Although people with yellow codes can enter the venue if they are staff members, it is emphasized that participants or audiences are also very important, so it is hoped that the opening will be gradually opened in the future to attract international tourists or buyers to come back to Hong Kong.

Infants from 6 months to 3 years old can be vaccinated by Kexing Yang He Beiyin: 2200 injections for infants and young children in the first week

[10:04] The government earlier lowered the vaccination age for the new crown vaccine to children between 6 months and 3 years old. From August 4th, infants and young children can get the Kexing vaccine. For the "BB version" of the Fubitai vaccine, the government still cooperates with Pharmacy is negotiating.



The Secretary for the Civil Service, Yeung Ho Pei-yin, said in a radio program today (11th) that it has been a week since infants and young children started playing Sinovac, and 2,200 children aged 6 months to 3 years were vaccinated in the first week.

She emphasized that in the past, children had severe complications or death after contracting new coronary pneumonia, and she hoped that the final vaccination rate of infants and young children could be more than 50 to 60%.

▼On August 6, infants and young children at Guanyong Vaccination Center will hit Kexing▼


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The foreign domestic helper will be 3+4 quarantine association from tomorrow, saying that some employers were caught off guard, and ordinary hotels do not include three meals a day

[09:49] The government has launched a new "3+4" quarantine mode. FDHs who come to work in Hong Kong tomorrow will only need to undergo three days of hotel quarantine. During the next four days of medical surveillance, FDHs can work at their employer's home.



Chen Dongfeng, chairman of the Hong Kong Employment Association, pointed out in a radio program today (11th) that foreign domestic helpers can leave the quarantine hotel early. Some employers were caught off guard. Some employers, based on the consideration of the home environment, arranged for foreign domestic helpers to stay in non-quarantine hotels or guesthouses. Hotels generally do not include three meals a day, so employers have to prepare extra food for them.

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


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▼August 10 Hong Kong Computer and Communication Festival notice that there will be bamboo shoots for sale▼


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Unemployment support funds are approved first and then reviewed. More than half of the employees of the Jockey Club betting shop have to return to the water recently.

[07:00] The Hong Kong government launched unemployment assistance earlier, and eventually about 350,000 applicants were approved for 10,000 yuan.

However, its "approval before review" mechanism has aroused controversy.

"Hong Kong 01" received help from a number of Jockey Club betting shop employees who had been out of work for more than a month. They indicated that they were recently notified by the government that they were not eligible and requested to return the full amount of the subsidy. "Before "full term", he was immediately asked to "return to the water".


The government replied that, in order to disburse the subsidy as soon as possible, it will not verify the authenticity of the self-reported information during the approval process, but will conduct an ex post review after the subsidy is disbursed. Recently, it was found that about 520 applicants were ineligible, including about 350 Jockey Club betting shop staff. , has issued payment slips one after another, requesting the refund of the subsidy, which means that the government treasury is expected to recover about 5.2 million yuan.

Some Jockey Club employees questioned the mechanism was sloppy and "sloppy", "It's obvious that you are the first to approve after the review, and then you turn around and then take it back, which is really disturbing to the people."

▼On March 23, citizens registered for the government's temporary unemployment support program▼


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277 more teachers and students infected with the virus Li Zhaoqiang Elementary School and other 4 schools have classes suspended Children's Hospital 4 medical nurses confirmed the epidemic | 4593 more cases and 4 deaths 87-year-old woman with intestinal rupture and peritonitis worsened and died. The Director of the Treasury, Xu Zhengyu, has tested negative for the virus. Students who are not infected with the virus are useless to travel with peace of mind. It is difficult for the school to identify the "yellow code" status. Hope the Education Bureau will give clear guidance to foreign domestic helpers who arrive in Hong Kong from Friday. Red-yellow code for work|13,000 people left the quarantine hotel early in two days Zhang Zhujun: The principle is that the first-in-first-payment department will receive a "wrong code" inquiry 5,000 yuan accommodation fee The industry advocates listing the address and date of medical surveillance for foreign domestic helpers for 3+4 quarantine | Over 100 enquiries are received from the tour Professionals come to Hong Kong to advocate epidemic stabilization and exemption from hotel quarantine

▼Under the epidemic, the flow of people at Hong Kong Airport has been greatly reduced▼


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Food Expo|Thursday, An Kee pushes $1 abalone into basket Junao Bay and others are listed in Kwun Tong District with further severe disasters confirmed buildings | 2,150 more buildings such as Sheyang Ming Shanzhuang and other Li Jiachao residential buildings are added to the list, and more than 23 sewage-positive buildings such as Wong Tai Sin Mansion and Tai Po Xinda Plaza are added to the three districts 27 Ten thousand sets of quick test Baolianxiang Building closed. MPFA said that it has received violations last year and is continuing to pursue airport express for about 40 employees

▼Compulsory testing announcement from August 1▼


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Source: hk1

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