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epidemic. Latest|Exemption from temperature screening for airport departures and transfers to foreign countries and Taiwan from Saturday

2022-09-09T12:54:56.345Z


Today (9th) is the Lunar New Year's Day, and the epidemic situation in Hong Kong continues. Today, 10,076 new confirmed cases were reported, including 9,922 local cases and 154 imported cases. Another 11 deaths were recorded, involving 7 men and 4 women, aged between 50 and 50. -1


Today (9th) is the Lunar New Year's Day, and the epidemic situation in Hong Kong continues. Today, 10,076 new confirmed cases were confirmed, including 9,922 local cases and 154 imported cases, and 11 deceased cases were recorded, involving 7 men and 4 women, aged between 50 and 50. -100 years old, 7 people have not completed the three vaccinations, and 5 people have not received a single injection.


In addition, the government announced yesterday that the applicable age of the vaccine pass will be reduced to 5 years old in two stages starting from September 30. Entering specified premises, but after three months, the second dose of vaccination must be completed. The second phase will be implemented from November 30, and two doses of uniform vaccination are required before entering specified premises such as restaurants.

In addition, starting from September 30, the grace period for the vaccine will be reduced from 6 months to 5 months for all people aged 12 years or above between the second and third doses. Everyone needs to get three injections.


Overview of yesterday's epidemic:


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9.8|Increased 11,091 confirmed cases and 12 more deaths. Vaccine Pass 9.30 dropped to 5 years old

On September 5, the immediate effective reproduction rate of local cases in Japan was 1.3, that is, more than one person was infected per patient, which was still on the rise.

(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)

[20:35] The Medical and Health Bureau announced that with the gradual withdrawal of the 2019 coronavirus disease prevention and control requirements in overseas regions, starting from Saturday (10th), passengers departing from Hong Kong via the Hong Kong International Airport or transiting through Hong Kong to overseas regions or Taiwan Passengers will not be required to undergo temperature screening; however, passengers arriving in Hong Kong and departing to the Mainland or Macau will still be required to undergo temperature screening.

The bureau stated that at the beginning of the epidemic in February 2020, the government implemented temperature screening arrangements for departing air passengers (including passengers departing from Hong Kong and transiting through Hong Kong to another area) in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization, with a view to early Symptomatic passengers found.

With the development of the epidemic, some overseas regions have begun to simplify their entry prevention and control measures, and international tourism has gradually resumed.

Of the more than 185,700 transit passengers recorded between June and August, 10 of them developed a fever, and five of them tested positive for Covid-19.

[20:07] The Bureau of Transportation and Logistics announced that from 0:00 a.m. on Saturday (10th), crew members stationed in Hong Kong on passenger flights to and from overseas regions or Taiwan must arrive at Hong Kong International Airport. "Testing pending", after obtaining a negative nucleic acid test result, you can leave the airport and do not need to go to the hotel for quarantine.

The bureau stated that all crew members stationed in Hong Kong must continue to abide by closed-loop arrangements and avoid contact with local communities during their stay in overseas regions or outstations in Taiwan; after returning to Hong Kong, they need to continue to undergo medical surveillance, including avoiding exiting in public places. Mask-off activities, avoiding crowded places and large gatherings, and recording personal whereabouts until the third day after their arrival in Hong Kong.

The bureau instructed airlines to take responsibility for monitoring and checking the whereabouts of their crew members.

If the airline fails to perform its surveillance responsibilities with due diligence, or discovers a breach, the relevant cabin crew will be disqualified from specific quarantine arrangements.

▼ On September 8th, the "Flower Garden Parade" was held at the Wong Tai Sin Temple in Sik Sik Yuan▼

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[16:57] Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and citizens may have arranged activities, but hope that multi-family activities will be minimized, because if there are mask removal activities and many people are together, the chance of transmission will be much better.

[16:47] Zhang Zhujun pointed out that the government is following up on people suspected of violating the quarantine order. They were given a red code during the diagnosis, but they left the quarantine area without authorization. Many people tried to enter the premises, such as entering restaurants. The authorities are following up 40 people. , actively conduct evidence collection and criminal investigation, have issued subpoenas to three people, and launched prosecution procedures.

[16:42] Zhang Zhujun, Director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection announced today that there were 10,076 new confirmed cases, and the number of cases reported by schools reached 1,171. 22 schools have classes that must be closed. In China International Kindergarten (Waterloo Road), 1 teacher and 1 student contracted the virus and needed to suspend classes.

[16:37] Li Liye pointed out that the hospital admission data in August showed that an average of 25% of the diagnosed children under the age of 3 who sought medical treatment were admitted to the hospital, that is, 1 in every 4 was admitted to the hospital. Parents are urged to bring their children for injections.

[16:31] Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager (Comprehensive Clinical Services) of the Hospital Authority announced that 11 new people have passed away, involving 7 men and 4 women, aged between 50-100 years old, 7 people have not completed the three injections, 5 people Not a single shot.

Li also pointed out that there are currently 54 critically ill patients, of which 15 patients are in the intensive care unit.

Clearance|When is 0+7?

Lu Chongmao said that it will be announced in time: 3+4 input will be cleared according to the data inspection without any increase | Ma Shiheng urges the cancellation of the hotel quarantine

[15:10] The Legislative Council Health Affairs Committee discussed the latest arrangements for the epidemic today, and many members were concerned about when to relax the entry quarantine measures to "0+7".

The director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, said that after adjusting the quarantine measures to "3+4", the number of imported cases has not increased, and the risk of community outbreaks cannot be seen for the time being. Balance the local epidemic with the impact on the economy.

[15:05] Former Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development Ma Shiheng received an interview with former Democratic Party Chairman Emily Lau this morning. He talked about revitalizing Hong Kong's economy and integrating with the world. He agreed that Hong Kong is currently undergoing "internal bleeding" and its international status is threatened. He called on the government to cancel it as soon as possible. Entry hotel quarantine regulations, and strive to snatch talents.



Ma Shiheng said that the epidemic has lasted for more than two and a half years, and the society has already provided vaccines and oral medicines for the public to use. The situation is very different from the initial stage of the epidemic.

Many countries around the world are opening up to the outside world, but Hong Kong maintains a stricter isolation and quarantine policy. He said bluntly: "As Tang Yingnian said, we do not have 'internal circulation', Hong Kong has 7 million people, and the family has 'internal bleeding', both ends Landed!"

Ma Shiheng agreed that "internal bleeding" occurred in Hong Kong and its international status was threatened, and called on the government to lift the hotel quarantine measures as soon as possible.

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Travel with peace of mind|Add a new function of "Test Registration Code" to accept nucleic acid tests and pre-fill information

[14:45] A government spokesman announced that the Anxin Mobility mobile app has added a "test registration code" function. Citizens can fill in their personal information in advance, and the system will automatically generate a QR code. The QR code needs to be presented to the staff for scanning, which simplifies the registration process for nucleic acid testing and reduces the time for on-site waiting and registration at the testing point.



The spokesman stressed that obtaining the "Test Registration Code" is purely voluntary, and the registration information will only be stored on the user's mobile phone.

The QR code data is encrypted to ensure that only scanners provided by the government can decrypt it.

A new function of "Check Registration Code" has been added to the Anxin Mobility mobile app.

(File photo/Photo by Li Zetong)

Vaccine Pass | Applicable age is reduced to 5 years old, parents urgently take their children for injections

[14:07] The Hong Kong government announced that the vaccine pass will be lowered to cover the age of 5 years old. Young children need to receive two doses of the vaccine before November 30 before they can enter the designated premises.

One of them is the Kwai Chung Rinsted Sports Centre, which can vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 for free. Although there were not too many people this morning (9th), many parents brought their children to be vaccinated, including Chen's family.

The mother, Mrs. Chen, bluntly said that because the government announced yesterday (8th) that it would tighten the vaccine arrangement, she deliberately brought her 9-year-old daughter to receive the second dose of vaccine today, and criticized the measures for disturbing the people.

Some parents also said that their family had been infected with the virus earlier, and they have only received the first dose of the vaccine.

▼September 9th Kwai Chung Ruinsted Gymnasium Vaccination Center ▼


The Hong Kong government raided the 3 blocks of Ai Die Wan, Shau Kei Wan, and revealed that 4 people failed to force the inspection and 2 people were charged and fined a total of 20,000 yuan

[12:07] The Civil Service Bureau joined hands with the Eastern District Police District Chai Wan Division and the Department of Health today to conduct enforcement operations at Block 3, Oi Die Wan, Shau Kei Wan.

The operation started at about 8:30 am today and ended at about 11:30 am.

During the operation, a total of about 390 persons were examined.

Among them, four were found to have failed to comply with the mandatory testing notice, and the government issued a fixed penalty notice of $10,000 to two of them.

[11:18] The Government stated that it published a gazette today to enact the Prevention and Control of Disease (Use of Vaccines) (Amendment) Regulation 2022 (the Amendment Regulation) to introduce transitional arrangements to deal with the COVID-19 vaccine (COVID-19 vaccine) ) registration matters.

At the same time, the government has also amended the eight public health emergency regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599) to extend the relevant legal framework for the government to take epidemic prevention and control measures.

The government pointed out that as the local and global epidemic situation is still severe, it is necessary to extend the validity period of various public health emergency regulations under Chapter 599, and to extend the legal framework for the implementation of epidemic prevention and control measures, so that the government can continue to take appropriate measures in a timely manner to contain the current epidemic. and protect public health.

The Government gazetted today to amend the following regulations to extend their validity from September 30, 2022 to March 31, 2023:

(1) the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C);

(2) Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulations (Cap. 599D);

(3) Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Areas Regulation (Cap. 599E);

(4) Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F);

(5) Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition of Gatherings) Regulation (Cap. 599G);

(6) Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyors and Arrivals) Regulation (Cap. 599H);

(7) Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Masks) Regulations (Cap. 599I); and

(8) Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing of Certain Persons) Regulations (Cap 599J).

▼ On September 8, the government epidemic reporter announced that the vaccine pass was reduced to 5 years old▼


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Vaccine Pass | Li Xiayin urges children to get vaccinated and go to high-traffic places: you can go to the park to exercise

[09:53] The epidemic in Hong Kong continues to rage. The government announced yesterday (8th) that it will tighten the vaccine pass arrangement. Starting from November 30, if children aged 5 to 11 have not been vaccinated with two shots, and citizens over 12 have not received three shots, they will be Do not qualify for a vaccine pass and cannot enter designated premises.

Li Xiayin, deputy director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said today that a total of 68,000 children have not been vaccinated. Parents are reminded that if they choose the Fubitai vaccine, the first injection must be given to the children on October 4 at the latest; the Kexing vaccine will be on November 1. Otherwise, November 30 will not be able to meet the two-needle requirement.

Pediatrician Chen Yicheng suggested that the government should increase the interpretation work to clear up misunderstandings, emphasizing that inactivation is not a new technology: "Everyone has seen no major side effects."

▼September 1st, the first day of vaccination services provided by private clinics in Causeway Bay▼


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▼On September 5th, "Meiqixiang Bakery" in Changsha Bay received dozens of orders for 18 yellow and white lotus mooncakes▼


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Industry Fair Shopping Festival|AWE kicks off on Friday Exhibitors promote Mid-Autumn Festival discounts to attract customers, business doubles vaccine pass|Age reduction is suspected of harming children's rights Li Xiayin: Children have the right to survive the vaccine pass|Reduced to 5 years old and must be before September 30 No access to the library without an injection

▼ September 8 Media Preview of the Industrial Fair Shopping Festival▼


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Children's Vaccine Appointment|The Children's Hospital and other two vaccination centers will increase the number of places for Futai The Hospital Authority cuts the outpatient period for customs clearance again|Tang Yingnian: "Internal circulation" will cause "internal bleeding" in Hong Kong to urge customs clearance with mainland businessmen as soon as possible

▼On September 5, Jordan Valley Waterway and Kai Tak River Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival will light up▼


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Epidemic | He Bailiang: Infection is a matter of time and time. Suggest the government to introduce more vaccines. Ai Ning Court, Tsz Wan Shan Ci Ai Garden, Kowloon City Long Yu, a total of 76 people did not comply with the forced inspection, 51 people were fined 510,000 yuan, and Yuan Guoyong was diagnosed. I believe I will recover quickly. Yuan Guoyong has been diagnosed with the vaccine. I have no symptoms at home.

▼List of infected officials from August▼


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▼Compulsory testing announcement from September 1▼


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Source: hk1

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