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.
Social demands for "return to normal" are endless. The Transport and Logistics Bureau has notified airlines that the closed-loop management of local flight crews will be cancelled from today (4th), and flight crews stationed in Hong Kong who operate flights to and from overseas regions or Taiwan are staying in Hong Kong. Certain conditions must be followed during the outstation, including wearing a mask at all times (except for eating and drinking), and not allowed to participate in large gatherings or crowded places (such as bars, etc.).
After returning to Hong Kong, the "blue code" will be maintained for the vaccine pass, and 0+0 will be implemented first in disguise. The replacement method is to carry out nucleic acid testing for four 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)
▼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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▼October 4th List of Mandatory Inspection Buildings▼
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Compulsory testing｜66 additional buildings in Tseung Kwan O, including Victoria King Bay, are on the list
[21:40] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has stabilized. The Medical and Health Bureau announced the announcement of mandatory testing tonight (4th). There are 66 buildings on the list, including 10 buildings in Tseung Kwan O, making it the top of the 18 districts, including 7 Monterey, Hai Yue Haoyuan Tower 2 and Junying Tower 7, etc.
There are also many luxury and middle-class housing estates on the list, including 6 Manhattan Hills in Lai Chi Kok, 1 Universal Bay in Tsuen Wan, 1 Royal Gate in Hung Hom and 1 Queen's Garden in Sheung Wan, etc.
Among the 66 buildings on the list, three buildings were included in the announcement due to positive sewage samples, involving King Fat Building in Cheung Fat Estate, Tsing Yi, Xin Yi Building, San Chui Estate, Tai Wai, and Yan Ying Building, Tin Yan Estate, Tin Shui Wai.
The authorities pointed out that anyone who has been in the building for more than two hours from September 28 to October 4 must undergo a nucleic acid test on Wednesday or Thursday (September 5 or 6).
The Hong Kong government adjusts the quarantine of the crew to be tested in the first 4 days of returning to Hong Kong; large gatherings and bars in other places are prohibited
[17:38] The news of Cathay Pacific’s cancellation of the closed-loop management arrangement for the crew has been announced since the early morning of today (4th).
In accordance with the latest requirements of the Hong Kong government, crew members on overseas or Taiwanese flights must wear masks throughout the journey, except for food and beverages, when staying at outstations.
The Hong Kong government also stated that aircrews are not allowed to participate in large gatherings or go to crowded places such as bars when they are out of town.
The Hong Kong government pointed out that after returning to Hong Kong, the crew members must be tested at the airport "testing pending", that is, they can leave after a negative nucleic acid test result. Nucleic acid testing and health monitoring are required for the first to four days after arriving in Hong Kong.
If a crew member violates the conditions for staying out of station, they will be disqualified from specific quarantine arrangements.
In addition, airlines will also formulate internal mechanisms to impose penalties on offending crew members in accordance with the severity of the violations.
8 housing estates in Tseung Kwan O, Qiao Guan Building in North Point, Park Island and other sewage positive 150,000 people need to be tested quickly
[18:12] The government announced today (4th) that the sewage test results of some buildings in three areas were positive and the virus level was relatively high, indicating that there may be hidden patients in the premises in the area, and residents need to take a quick test, which involves the Eastern District Ming Yuen Building in North Point, and the area of Qiao Guan Building, where Wah Fung Domestic Products is located, and Qiao Fai Building, where Shin Kong Cinema is located; Tseung Kwan O in Sai Kung District, there are two areas in Tseung Kwan O, a total of eight housing estates are included in the list. , Dijing Wan, etc.; Ma Wan Park Island and Sham Tseng 10 housing estates or villages in Tsuen Wan District, including Jinhuang Palace, Green Bay Peninsula, Sham Tseng Village and Sham Tsing Light House.
Epidemic | 3,286 new confirmed cases, seven-day average mortality rate is less than 0.2%, imported cases account for 4%
[16:44] 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.
Among the imported cases, 170 were found at the airport, 42 were diagnosed from 1 to 3 days after arrival, and 60 were found from 4 to 7 days.
Three residential care homes for the elderly with cases:
- North Point Pak Fook Nursing Home
- Xiaoguang (Tai Kok Tsui) Nursing Centre
-Po Leung Kuk Tin Yan Nursing Home cum Kai Cheong Day Care Centre for the Elderly (Tin Yan Estate, Tin Shui Wai)
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.
Eight new deaths were reported, including 2 males and 6 females, aged between 66 and 96, and 3 of them were from institutions.
As for vaccinations, 4 people did not have injections, 2 people received 3 injections, 1 received 2 injections, and 1 received 1 injection.
38% of respondents feel less emotional under the epidemic, blood donation groups suggest that blood should be used to increase income and reduce expenditure
[15:46] The blood bank in Hong Kong has been insufficient for a long time. The Hong Kong Red Cross has been calling on citizens to donate blood day and night.
A survey found that the number of respondents who donated blood during the epidemic dropped by 60%, and 38% of those who had donated blood said that they did not donate blood because of the psychological impact of the epidemic.
The Hong Kong Society for Clinical Blood Management suggested that blood management should also increase income and reduce expenditure. It is recommended to reduce unnecessary blood transfusions and improve blood health. At the same time, it calls on the public to take a step and actively donate blood.
Citizens reduce blood donation during the epidemic.
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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.
▼October 4th, the hottest Double Ninth Festival under the Diamond Mountain Cemetery, the crowd worshipping 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 on suspicion of spamming medical exemption certificates (commonly known as needle-free papers). The case has not yet been tried. However, the government announced recently (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?"
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.
Legislative Council Election Committee member Jiang Yuhuan pointed out on social networking sites 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. 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 the radio program today (4th) that it will not be easy to attract cruise companies back to Hong Kong again, 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 measures for epidemic prevention "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 for 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 "selection syndrome" is not uncommon, and according to foreign studies, 2 years, 7 months and 4 years and 5 months are the peak periods of onset, and she calls on 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 and can go out freely; however, after the new ones return to Hong Kong, nucleic acid tests are required for five consecutive days.
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0+3｜343 imported cases hit a new high rate for at least three months, up one percentage point from 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 oral drugs for the new crown virus 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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