The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong continued to hover at the level of 3,000. Today (4th), there were 3,286 new confirmed cases, including 272 imported cases, and 8 more deaths. So far, the total number of deaths in Hong Kong has reached 10,184.
A total of 4 cases were reported by 3 residential care homes for the elderly, and a total of 9 classes in 9 schools had to be suspended.
The number of confirmed patients in public hospitals continued to decline. A total of 1,651 people were still hospitalized for treatment, of which 174 were newly diagnosed patients.
In addition, four critical patients and three critical patients were newly reported, bringing a total of 35 critical and 24 critical patients, of which 11 are receiving intensive treatment.
Some social distancing measures will be relaxed this Thursday (6th), including the increase of the maximum number of people per table in restaurants from eight to 12 people, the maximum number of banquets has doubled to 240 people, and the maximum number of people per table in bars has been increased from four to six people.
The society is demanding "return to normal". The Transport and Logistics Bureau has notified airlines that the closed-loop management for local crew members will be cancelled from today (4th), and they can go out for activities when they are out of town. The post-Hong Kong vaccine pass maintains the "blue code", and takes the lead in implementing 0+0 in disguise. The replacement method is to carry out nucleic acid testing for five consecutive days.
Overview of yesterday's epidemic:
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10.3｜Increased 3,529 confirmed cases, 156 more patients were admitted to hospital, imported cases accounted for 4.2%
The average immediate effective reproduction rate of local cases remained at 0.7557 on October 2. The number of infected people is still on a decreasing trend, but there are signs of recovery.
(Photo of HKU Faculty of Medicine)
Double Ninth Festival | Citizens Don't Worry About the Heat
[14:18] Today (4th) is the Double Ninth Festival. Although the Observatory issued a hot weather warning, it still did not prevent many filial sons and grandsons from worshipping the mountain. In the morning, there was an endless stream of people queuing to take the bus to the Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery. "Snake cake", some citizens pointed out that in the past when the epidemic was severe, they worshiped the mountain as usual.
Another citizen said that they felt "unhappy" after the two-year suspension of worship due to the epidemic. After completing the vaccination this year, they finally felt relieved to worship their ancestors in person.
The government distributed the second phase of consumption coupons earlier, and some citizens pointed out that gold and silver clothing paper is about 150% more expensive than in the past, but the consumption coupons can help reduce the burden.
▼On October 4th, a large number of citizens lined up to take a bus to the Chai Wan Chinese Permanent Cemetery to worship the mountain▼
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Cathay Pacific withdraws the closed-loop unit of the air service station and returns to Hong Kong without the yellow code. The first 3 days must be double-tested plus 1 day of nucleic acid
[13:35] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong is in a stable period, and the government has relaxed anti-epidemic measures one after another. It is reported that the Transportation and Logistics Bureau has informed airlines yesterday (4th) that the quarantine arrangements for crew members can be further relaxed, and the crew members can be exempted from the "yellow code" after returning to Hong Kong. "Maintain the "Blue Code", and first implement the "0+0" arrangement in disguise.
Cathay Pacific responded today (5th) that it welcomes the government's decision and pointed out that under the new arrangement, the closed-loop management arrangement for flight crews staying at outstations will be cancelled. On the 4th day, you need to accept nucleic acid testing and rapid testing at the same time, and you must continue to undergo nucleic acid testing on the fourth day.
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The 20,000 needle-free paper will expire next week. Jiang Yu denounced the tyranny and no legal basis: Who broke the rule of law?
[11:25] Seven private doctors were arrested for allegedly spamming medical exemption certificates (commonly known as needle-free papers). The case has not yet been tried. However, the government has taken the lead in announcing a few days ago (September 27) that they issued a total of more than 20,000 Zhang's medical exemption certificate will not be accepted and will expire on October 12, but the government has yet to explain the legal basis.
Member of the Legislative Council Election Committee, Jiang Yuhuan, pointed out on the social networking site that he named and questioned the Secretary for Medical and Health, Lu Chongmao, that the law did not give him the power to abolish the medical exemption certificate, and asked why the Secretary could say "reasonable doubt" without proof. He unilaterally declared the certificate invalid, and asked, "The rule of law is the cornerstone of Hong Kong and an important part of one country, two systems. Who is breaking the rule of law today?"
Cruise industry: If the port in Hong Kong is still not in line with international standards by the end of the year, there may be no berthing in the port after 3 years
[11:20] The government will relax some social distancing measures from Thursday (6th), including canceling the circuit breaker mechanism for cruises on high seas.
Ban Zhirong, managing director of the US Cruise Terminal, admitted on a radio program today (4th) that it will not be easy to attract cruise companies back to Hong Kong, unless there is a chance to integrate with international standards.
He said that at the end of each year, cruise companies will carry out plans for three years later. If Hong Kong has not become part of their plans, there will be "no ship mooring" in Hong Kong after three years.
▼On July 31, 2021, the high seas tour will resume with conditions▼
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Liang Zichao described that the 4-person gathering restriction order has existed in name only, and it is difficult to travel with peace of mind
[09:54] The government will relax some social distancing measures from Thursday (6th), including the increase in restaurants from 8 people to 12 people.
Respiratory specialist Liang Zichao said in a radio program today (4th) that he believes that relaxation will not pose too much risk to the epidemic.
Hong Kong has experienced many outbreaks, and the community has established herd immunity. In the past 7 days, the average daily cases have dropped by 27%. It is believed that now is a "golden opportunity" to relax social distancing measures as soon as possible.
▼On September 23, the government announced the "0+3" four new anti-epidemic measures "0+3"▼
▼October 3rd "Walla Walla History and Culture Tour" Media Briefing ▼
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▼The second phase of consumption coupons will be issued on October 1, and the travel agency of Mong Kok Bank Center will reproduce the crowd▼
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Selective mutism help cases rise by 70% in the epidemic
[08:00] Under the epidemic, young children have been taking online classes for a long time. They are usually lively and cheerful at home. When they go back to school to teach face-to-face classes again, they become reticent in the face of teachers and classmates. Suffering from "selective mutism".
Cheng Yingxian, founder and president of the Hong Kong Selective Silence Association, said that the number of requests for help for "selection mutism" has risen from more than 30 a month before the epidemic to more than 50 a month now.
She emphasized that "selective muteness" is not uncommon, and according to foreign studies, 2 years, 7 months and 4 years and 5 months are the peak periods of onset of the disease, and she urged children to receive treatment in the golden period before the age of 5.
Cheng Yingxian, founder and president of the Hong Kong Selective Silence Association, said that the number of requests for help for "selection mutism" has risen from more than 30 a month before the epidemic to more than 50 a month now.
(Photo/File photo by Ou Jiale)
The closed-loop management of crew members is cancelled, and the "blue code" is maintained when they go out and return to Hong Kong freely.
[01:25] The government has recently relaxed anti-epidemic measures. It is reported that the Transportation and Logistics Bureau has notified airlines that the closed-loop management arrangement for local crew members will be cancelled starting from today (4th). The "yellow code" will be transferred, the vaccine pass will remain the "blue code", and 0+0 will be implemented first in disguise.
After the relaxation of the measures, local crew members are no longer forced to stay in hotels in other places and can go out freely; however, after returning to Hong Kong, they must undergo nucleic acid testing for five consecutive days.
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0+3｜343 imported cases hit a new high rate of at least three months, a rise of 1 percentage point compared to before implementation Many Asian countries cancel on-board testing to grab passengers Catering industry welcomes but is not satisfied, it is still difficult to meet the banquet of clubs to cancel the circuit breaker mechanism for high seas tours from Thursday The industry says that it cannot be saved and is not optimistic about the recovery at the end of the year Gathering restrictions
▼The second phase of consumer coupons will be issued on October 1, and some citizens will go to the Apple Store to buy electronic products▼
A 20-year-old man received a red code after being diagnosed with illegal leaving home without permission, and was fined 2,000 yuan. Hong Kong University research proves that two new coronavirus oral drugs reduce the virus infection rate by 52% and 66% respectively. New World 4.5-day working week 3 At the end of the monthly trial period, the WFH arrangement will be adjusted to one day every 2 weeks
▼Compulsory testing announcement from October 1▼
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Compulsory testing | More than half of the 68 Buildings on the list belong to private properties such as Peninsula Mansion and Skyline Peninsula Ching Village and Beacon Hill luxury residential areas were positive for sewage The government sent 150,000 quick test packages to learn about the history of Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter with a guided tour group to introduce the only Tin Hau Temple on the water
▼October 2, before the Double Ninth Festival, the filial son and grandson, go to Xiyingpan to buy paper products▼
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