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epidemic. The latest ︱ 5308 new confirmed cases including 160 imported 5-year-old girls in critical condition

2022-08-13T10:03:38.170Z


Today (13th), the number of confirmed cases in a single day exceeded 5,000 again, with 5,308 new confirmed cases, including 160 imported cases. The confirmed cases reached a new high in more than four months. A total of 1,604 confirmed patients were hospitalized, including 220 newly admitted patients


Today (13th), the number of confirmed cases in a single day exceeded 5,000 again, with 5,308 new confirmed cases, including 160 imported cases. The confirmed cases reached a new high in more than four months.

A total of 1,604 confirmed patients were hospitalized, including 220 newly admitted patients. A total of 32 were in critical condition, 25 were in serious condition, and 3 more died. Today, 19 more children under the age of 3 were admitted to the hospital.


Tuen Mun Hospital received a critical case of a 5-year-old 9-month-old girl. The girl had no injections and had normal past health. Yesterday, the rapid test was positive, but the situation deteriorated rapidly. Confirmed report.


Summary of yesterday's epidemic reports:


epidemic.

8.12︱The implementation of red and yellow codes has repeatedly encountered problems, and it is estimated that one-quarter of the children diagnosed will be admitted to the hospital

▼The Fire Department introduced a new disinfectant to complete the sterilization of the ambulance in 5 minutes▼


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Eight public housing estates including Fu Cheong Village, Siu Sai Wan Village, Choi Yuen Village and other eight public housing estates have 220,000 people who tested positive for sewage

[17:00] The epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The government said today (13th) that a total of 8 housing estates in 6 districts in Hong Kong tested positive for sewage samples, indicating that there may be hidden patients in the premises in the area. Residents, job cleaning staff and property management staff distributed 220,000 rapid antigen test kits.

A 5-year-old girl who was infected with the virus quickly tested positive yesterday, and the number of confirmed cases of unvaccinated and high risk of encephalitis hit a new high in 4 and a half months. Zhang Zhujun: It is expected that the number of confirmed cases will continue to rise

[16:50] Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection, said that there were 5,308 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (13th), including 160 imported cases.

Suspected BA.4/5 cases rose again, accounting for 18.9% of the total, and suspected BA.2.12.1 was 8.1%.

According to the situation of WHO and foreign countries, BA.5 has the opportunity to become the mainstream in many places, and Hong Kong is no exception. The ratio of BA.4/5 is on the rise, and the transmissibility is higher than the previous virus strain, so pay attention.

[16:44] One of the deaths was a 91-year-old female patient who had kidney disease. She had a cough and no appetite on July 18. The data showed that she did not seek medical treatment. She has been admitted to the hospital, and she has been prescribed oral medication. The condition has begun to stabilize. She can be discharged from the hospital with a negative rapid test for two consecutive days. She was discharged from the hospital on July 31, and on August 12. Almost 2 weeks later, her family found that she fainted at home. No signs of life, the cause of death is unknown, and the coroner will follow up.

[16:30] A total of 1,604 confirmed patients were hospitalized in Hong Kong today (13th), including 220 newly admitted patients. A total of 32 were in critical condition, 25 were in serious condition, and 3 more died.

Tuen Mun Hospital received a critical case of a 5-year-old 9-month-old girl. The girl did not have any injections. She tested positive yesterday, but her condition deteriorated rapidly. She was admitted to the hospital yesterday in critical condition.

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People with yellow codes are banned from hair salons and places of worship, Lu Chongmao said that the authorities will make adjustments based on data review

[12:49] The government has launched the "3+4" quarantine plan and the red-yellow code system. Those arriving in Hong Kong who have been issued a yellow code can go out for the next 4 days of medical surveillance after completing the 3-day hotel quarantine, but they are still unable to enter the vaccine. Listed premises that need to be actively inspected under the pass, including barbershops, places of worship, and exhibition venues that do not involve mask-removing activities, have aroused doubts in the community. Recently, some exhibition industry has also suggested that the government allow people with yellow codes to participate in exhibitions.



The Secretary for Medical and Health, Lo Chongmao, said in a TV program today (13th) that the authorities have collected data and will consider "a comprehensive set of factors", including whether large-scale cluster outbreaks have been involved, and examine the risks of various listed premises and different industries , so as to adjust the list of premises that people with yellow codes can access.

Compulsory testing|The government raided Taoda Garden and Yuqingxuan, 59 people violated the order, 21 people were fined 10,000 yuan each

[11:40] The Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau stated that today (13th), together with the Sau Mau Ping Police District and the Department of Health, an enforcement operation was carried out at Block B, Amoy Garden, Ngau Tau Kok.

During the operation, the authorities inspected a total of 253 persons subject to inspection. Among them, 29 persons violated the announcement of compulsory testing. The government has issued compulsory testing orders to these persons, requiring them to undergo testing within a specified period, and issued a fixed fine of 10,000 yuan to four of them. Yuan Notice.

Children's risk of death from infection is twice as high as that of influenza

[11:23] After the vaccination age was lowered to 6 months, more than 2,000 children from 6 months old to under 3 years old were vaccinated in the first week. The Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, was on the radio program this morning (13th). He pointed out that he hopes that the vaccination rate of young children will reach 60% in winter. The current vaccination rate of young children is not ideal. He said frankly, "I am not satisfied with the numbers, and I am very worried about children." He mentioned that children under the age of 11 are severely ill or die after contracting the epidemic. The risk is twice as high as that of seasonal flu, and it is also prone to cranial nerve complications. Parents are urged to take their children vaccinated as soon as possible.

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

[10:31] 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. Entering the premises subject to active inspection under the vaccine pass.

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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[08:35] Hang Tsui House, Tin Hang Village, Yuen Long was lifted this morning (13th), and a total of about 1 080 people have been tested. When the Chinese Communist Party found eight positive test cases.

▼On August 11, the Kowloon Women's Federation held a new crown vaccination day for the elderly and young▼


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Employment Guarantee 2022|The person in charge of the publishing company has been applying for approval for more than 3 months and has no choice but to lay off staff

[12:00] The government launched the 2022 Employment Support Plan, which provides three-month wage subsidies for employers.

A person in charge of a publishing company told "Hong Kong 01" that it has been more than 3 months since the application was submitted, and the subsidy period from May to July has passed, and the result of the application is still unknown. 20 times, I also wrote to the Labor and Welfare Bureau three times, but only got a reply and I have to wait for the result.



The person in charge pointed out that he could not understand why the authorities had not yet completed the approval process, and felt quite helpless. He said that he was only looking for the result at the moment. If the application was not approved by the end of August and the wage subsidy was not received, the number of employees would be cut by 10-20%.

He believes that the current-term government has indicated that it will be anxious for the public's urgency and urged the government to complete the approval as soon as possible.

"Hong Kong 01" is making enquiries to the Employment Support Scheme Secretariat.

It has been more than 3 months since Mr. Lu, the person in charge of the publishing company, submitted the application for employment guarantee, and his application has not yet been approved.

(provided by respondents)

▼Regal Kowloon Hotel quarantined guests to leave early on August 11▼


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.

Red and yellow code|Can go to work and school but cannot go to exhibitions to see the restrictions on people with yellow codes

[08:00] The government implemented the "red and yellow code" measures on the "Vaccine Pass". People with "red codes" represent confirmed cases and cannot walk in the community. The Education Bureau instructs schools to call the police if they find it.

Vaccine passports for those arriving in Hong Kong will be changed to a "yellow code". After completing three-night quarantine at designated hotels and a negative nucleic acid test, during the four-day home medical surveillance period, limited activities in the community, including work and school, are allowed, but in some places Entry is prohibited.

Due to the wide variety of premises, which premises can be entered by persons with "yellow codes" and which premises are prohibited from entering, citizens may have doubts. "Hong Kong 01" has compiled the information recently released by various government departments, and has a clear understanding of the arrangements for persons with "yellow codes" to enter premises.

Hong Kong people are stranded in Haikou on business due to the outbreak of the epidemic in Hainan: the only activity is take-out

[08:00] The mainland has implemented strict prevention and control. Hainan Island has increased nearly 5,000 confirmed cases since August 1st (12th), most of which are from Sanya City. At present, many cities in the province have been "closed" .

A Hong Konger who was trapped in Haikou City for business told "Hong Kong 01" that it has been the fifth day since he was confined in a hotel on Monday (8th), and he cannot go out every day. He also said that since there is no means of transportation to enter or leave the sea, many mainland provinces and cities have sent chartered planes to pick up their residents, but Hong Kong has not made any arrangements. There are few support measures for Hong Kong people, and the information received is even more chaotic. Hesitant.

Ms. Chen (pseudonym) said that she could only leave the hotel when she had a nucleic acid test.

(provided by respondents)

▼August 11, Hong Kong Food Expo opened to play abalone into the bottle and compete for canned abalone▼


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Malaria︱The cumulative increase to 97 cases, 87%, 27 people imported from Guinea, Africa, and still hospitalized children diagnosed︱610 children under the age of 3 were infected 9 times in the first week of August. Simplify the quarantine process 95% of people complete the quarantine process within 50 minutes. One category of people will have to wait longer for Sun Dong to inspect the compulsory quarantine support center. 80% of the confirmed cases will receive an electronic wristband on the same day. China recruited 214 more cases, schools reported an increase of 4,439 confirmed cases, 23 children under the age of 3 were admitted to Castle Peak Hospital, the group expanded to 17 people, Liu Yulong pointed out that BA. Quarantine measures are implemented, the hotel industry refers to the large demand for foreign domestic helpers, and the house price rises by 20% to 30%

▼August 11, the first day of the opening of the Hong Kong Food Expo was crowded▼


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Red-yellow code|The EOC dismantles migrant workers with yellow codes to return to work. Employers forced to stop work and leave is discrimination Citizens who upload the pin card are still unable to enter the restaurant. Experts say that they may only change the color to red and yellow. The Education Bureau has issued guidelines to schools to allow students with yellow codes to return to school, but refuse visitors with yellow codes to enter the school. The code cannot enter the court. If you hold a yellow code, you must do a quick test first.

▼Compulsory testing announcement from August 10▼


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Compulsory testing | 65 dormitories for the two disciplined forces, including Shegang Yuncheng and No. 8 Qin'an, were included in the list of confirmed cases. 2,401 luxury buildings such as Shekaihui and Jiaduojinshan were added to the list. The government sent 230,000 sets of rapid tests for compulsory testing in 15 places such as Mandong Village. The government raided Lai Xin Court and Lai Cai Court. 48 people were fined 10,000 yuan and one person was fined 10,000 yuan. 400,000 is still far lower than before the epidemic

Source: hk1

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