3+4 Quarantine | Lu Chongmao said that the government will not relax, depending on the data and the epidemic situation 0+7

The government announced that the quarantine arrangement for those arriving in Hong Kong from overseas and Taiwan will be changed from 7-day hotel quarantine to "3+4", that is, 3-day hotel quarantine and 4-day medical surveillance. Those arriving in Hong Kong will be issued a yellow code and cannot enter under the vaccine passport. Actively inspected premises.

The Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, said in a radio program this morning (13th) that he knew that there was a proposal for a "0+7" plan, that is, hotel quarantine would be completely waived. The number of hospital admissions has increased recently, and it is believed that "it is not allowed to be exposed to the sun casually". The current government does not consider "laying down". The responsible approach should be to gradually adjust the epidemic prevention arrangements depending on the data, the development of the epidemic, and the pressure on the public medical system. .

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

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Will consider "0+7" but it depends on scientific data and the development of the epidemic

In a radio program, Lu Chongmao pointed out that the quarantine arrangement for people arriving in Hong Kong from overseas and Taiwan was changed from a 7-day hotel quarantine to a "3+4" plan. "In fact, three plus four are seven." Just to achieve the effect of epidemic prevention at a lower cost.

He continued to point out that the current epidemic has rebounded, and the number of cases and recent hospital admissions have both increased, which has put pressure on the medical system. He believes that "it should not be exposed to the sun casually." The more responsible approach should be based on scientific data, the development of the epidemic, and public medical care. System pressure and other gradual adjustment arrangements.

Regarding the "0+7" plan proposed by the public, the authorities will make further adjustments according to the above considerations, but it is difficult to say the timetable.

Some employers of foreign domestic helpers pointed out on the program that they hope the authorities can provide flexible and humane treatment, so that the employers of foreign domestic helpers can choose the foreign domestic helpers to stay in the quarantine hotel for 7 days. , occupants will be restricted travel.

The government announced that the quarantine arrangement for arrivals from overseas and Taiwan will be changed from 7-day hotel quarantine to 3-day hotel quarantine and 4-day home medical surveillance.

Red-yellow code problem or "BUG" related to individual data cannot be compared

As for the red and yellow codes for Safe Travel, Lu Chongmao pointed out that there will inevitably be problems in the initial use of the new technology. I believe the public can understand that in addition to the citizens' need to update the Safe Travel program, the premises also need to update the verification QR code scanner. I believe part of the problem is related to not updating.

He pointed out that there may be "bugs" in individual data that make it impossible to compare, but when the public encounters these problems, they can contact the personnel of the relevant departments, and there are ways to solve them.

Director of the Medical and Health Bureau Lu Chongmao (file photo)

People with yellow codes can wear masks to work and cannot remove them when visiting

People with yellow codes are currently unable to enter the premises that are subject to active inspection under the vaccine pass, but employees at the premises can go to work. Lu Chongmao explained that after the 3-day hotel quarantine, the infection risk of the quarantined people is similar to that of people in the community, and the current regulations allow them to There are low-risk activities, but since many transmissions in the past were caused by not wearing or removing masks, people with yellow codes cannot go to restaurants or bars as customers to eat and will remove masks; Meal alone.

Lu Chongmao specifically mentioned that people with yellow codes should not participate because of the risk of transmission at dinner parties or gatherings.

Authorities are listing premises by risk review schedule

Recently, some exhibition industry suggested that the government should relax allowing people with yellow codes to participate in exhibitions. Lo Chongmao responded that the authorities have reviewed the list of listed premises, and will also consider the demands of different trades, but the consideration mainly depends on whether the activities or trades are disseminated or not. Whether the risk can be adjusted depends on whether there is data to prove that the risk is low.

It is expected that the "3+4" plan will increase the number of arrivals by 60 to 80%

The airport has implemented a streamlined quarantine and testing process yesterday. The authorities said that 95% of people arriving in Hong Kong can complete entry testing, quarantine and entry clearance procedures within 50 minutes.

Lu Chongmao pointed out that after the inspection at the airport, he agreed that there are many areas that can be improved. He also expects that under the "3+4" plan, the number of arrivals to Hong Kong will increase by 60 to 80%, so he is very concerned about the relevant procedures.

Lu Chongmao said that passengers are now required to declare their health online before boarding a flight to Hong Kong. Yesterday, more than 85% of the passengers were issued a green exemption health code after declaration. After arriving in Hong Kong, they can use the green exemption channel, which saves a lot of time. .

However, more than 10% of passengers were given a pink code when they declared or filled in the wrong information, and they had to spend more time rechecking the information after arriving in Hong Kong.

According to him, Hong Kong passengers must provide accurate information when filling out the declaration.

▼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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