There were 5,308 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (13th), including 160 imported cases, and 3 more deaths.
The number of confirmed cases has hit a new high in nearly four and a half months. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health, expects that the number of confirmed cases will continue to rise in the future.
▼On August 8, the government announced the "3+4" quarantine arrangements for hotels in isolation▼
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There were 5,308 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (13th), the highest since April 1st.
Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the overall number of infections in Hong Kong has not dropped significantly. The number of confirmed cases a month ago was more than 2,000, and the current number of confirmed cases is more than 5,000. The number of confirmed cases is still rising, but the rate of increase is slower than before.
She appealed to the public to get injections as soon as possible, abide by the red and yellow codes, wear isolation wristbands and other epidemic prevention measures.
▼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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Kwan Wai-min, Chief Administrative Manager (Medical Effectiveness and Technology Management) of the Hospital Authority, pointed out that it is expected that the number of confirmed cases will continue to rise in the future, and the number of hospital admissions will also increase, which may affect public hospital services. Check service.
A total of 1,604 confirmed patients have been hospitalized in public hospitals today, including 220 newly admitted patients. A total of 32 are in critical condition and 25 are in serious condition.
Today, 3 new residential homes have confirmed cases, including Sha Tau Kok Nursing Home, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Nursing Home and Tuen Mun Conn Garden. A total of 4 residents and 3 hospital workers have tested positive.
Epidemic | The Mainland added 1,851 local infections yesterday, and Hainan's current round of the epidemic has accumulated nearly 5,000 local cases. 12 residential homes have exploded, and 6 residents and employees of the Western Spring Nursing Home have recruited 214 more schools to report the new crown pneumonia. Sun Yuhan and Lu Chongmao joined hands to explain vaccinations for the first time | 39% of the residents received the second dose. The Labor Welfare Bureau instructed the medical team to go to the hospital for injections every week
