There were 3,642 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (5th), including 324 imported cases, and 10 more deaths.
After the Double Ninth Festival holiday, the number of cases reported by schools increased to 1,147, involving 644 schools, and 17 classes of 16 schools had confirmed cases and had to suspend classes.
In addition, 6 new cases were confirmed in 6 residential homes, involving 7 residents.
Since last Monday (September 26), the entry quarantine arrangement has been relaxed to "0+3", and the number of imported cases has increased significantly, from 188 last Monday to 324 today, an increase of 72%, which is also the same as the past. For the second time in 7 days, the level of over 300 cases was recorded, and the number of imported cases today also increased by 19% compared with the 272 cases yesterday.
3,642 new confirmed imported cases accounted for nearly 9% The average weekly import rate was 4.2%
Overview of yesterday's epidemic:
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10.4｜Increased 3,286 confirmed cases, closed-loop management of crew members cancels the ban on going out
Long-distance lovers 0+3 come to Hong Kong to build a magpie bridge, the HKTB spends 100 million to promote Hong Kong to grab short-distance tourists and welcome 0+0
October 6th [00:00] The quarantine arrangement in Hong Kong was relaxed to "0+3" at the end of last month. Long-distance couples who had not seen each other for three years chose Hong Kong as their "Magpie Bridge" to relieve their worries.
The couple from Guangzhou and Malaysia have been separated for three years due to the epidemic. At the beginning of this month, they finally met again. They embarked on a "reunion" romantic trip in Hong Kong, and went to Saigon to explore new experiences. They also sighed at Hong Kong's famous pineapple buns.
With the gradual relaxation of entry quarantine in Hong Kong, the HKTB has also budgeted to spend at least 100 million yuan to promote Hong Kong to the outside world. In addition to inviting more than 500 KOLs and super fans from around the world to talk about Hong Kong, it will also promote Hong Kong's "new experience" and Large-scale events, and at the same time launch a full range of passenger discounts.
Cheng Dingyi, Director-General of the HKTB, pointed out that the target tourists will be short-haul tourists from Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia. Business tourists are the main target. However, due to the lack of passenger flight capacity and fierce competition in neighboring regions, it will take some time for Hong Kong's tourism industry to fully recover. , Cheng Dingyi also bluntly stated that the promotion plan may not immediately bring about a V-shaped rebound.
Long-distance lovers, Mr. Shan from Guangzhou (second from right) and Ms. Cheng from Malaysia (second from left) came to Hong Kong earlier this month after the "0+3" event in Hong Kong to relieve the worries of three years.
(Photo by HKTB)
More than 20,000 pieces of spam-free needle-free paper will be invalid. Affected citizens can go to the general outpatient clinic for free consultation
[23:34] The Hong Kong government has earlier arrested seven doctors involved on the grounds that they were suspected of indiscriminately issuing medical exemption certificates for new crown vaccinations. They issued a total of more than 20,000 "needle-free papers", which will be released next Wednesday (Dec 12). date) expires.
The Hong Kong government said this evening (5th) that citizens who hold relevant doctors' "needle-free certificates" can be exempted from the 50 yuan consultation fee if they seek medical treatment in general outpatient clinics and ask whether they can continue to obtain medical exemptions.
The spokesman emphasized that the citizens concerned should consult their doctors as soon as possible to determine whether they are suitable for the new crown vaccine or continue to obtain medical exemptions.
If you continue to delay vaccination according to the recommendations of the relevant doctor’s exemption certificate, it may not only pose a health risk to yourself, but also cause an unnecessary burden on the public medical system if you are infected with the new coronavirus, which can lead to severe illness or even death.
▼October 5th List of Mandatory Inspection Buildings▼
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Compulsory testing | 66 more buildings in Shibai, Ulsan, Qingtian Peninsula and other Tianzhu sewage were added to the list
[22:29] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has stabilized. The Medical and Health Bureau announced a mandatory testing announcement tonight (5th). There are 66 buildings on the list, of which the Eastern District accounts for nine, making it the top of the 18 districts, including Taikoo Shing, Quarry Bay Chun Ying Court, North Point Park Ulsan Block 3, Chai Wan Hong Tsui Terrace 4 and 5, etc.
There are also many luxury and middle-class housing estates on the list, including the Highland in Causeway Bay, the Powell Court in Mid-levels and the Brilliant Mansion, the 5 Towers of Sky Peninsula in Tsim Sha Tsui, and the 6 towers of Junhuigang in Tai Kok Tsui.
Among the 66 buildings on the list, four buildings were included in the announcement due to positive sewage samples, involving six Tianzhu buildings in Ho Man Tin and two buildings in Mei Foo New Village in Lai Chi Kok.
The authorities pointed out that anyone who has been in the building for more than two hours from September 29 to October 5 must undergo a nucleic acid test on Thursday or Friday (6 or 7).
▼On October 5th, some buildings will be inspected forcibly▼
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7 Medical needle-free paper︱ Chen Guoji urged affected citizens to consult other doctors as soon as possible
[20:50] The police arrested 7 doctors earlier on suspicion of indiscriminately distributing "needle-free papers", involving more than 20,000 pieces of doctor papers. The director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, declared that these "needle-free papers" were invalid. Political debate.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Chan Kwok-kee, issued a document this evening (5th), stating that the above-mentioned qualifications for needle-free paper will be suspended after the grace period. "Such an arrangement is absolutely 'reasonable'".
7 Medical needle-free paper︱ Jiang Yuhuan reiterates that his remarks are not inappropriate Li Haoran: Lu’s prevention of misconduct is reasonable
[20:18] Legislative Council members severely criticized yesterday (4th) that the Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, announced that the 7 doctors who were suspected of spamming "needle-free paper" issued more than 20,000 pieces of needle-free paper are all invalid. There is no legal basis and "arbitrary".
The incident has attracted heated discussions in the political and social circles. Jiang Yuhuan spoke again today (5th) evening, hoping to return to rational discussions, reiterating that there is nothing wrong with asking the government to treat the incident with reason, emotion and law.
Legislative Councilor Li Haoran disagreed with Jiang Yuhuan's criticism, arguing that Lu Chongmao's approach was to prevent misconduct and prevent the continuation of criminal behavior.
Virgin Atlantic permanently grounded flights from London to Hong Kong
[19:13] Virgin Atlantic announced today (5th) that it will suspend flights from Heathrow Airport to Hong Kong from March 2023, and will close its office in Hong Kong, ending its nearly 30-year operation in Hong Kong .
All passengers who have booked tickets after March next year can change their itinerary or get a refund for free.
Virgin Atlantic launched the London-Hong Kong route in Hong Kong in 1994. In that year, the already popular singer Faye Wong was used as the advertising spokesperson. Faye Wong also released the commercial song "Memories is the Red Sky" and released a CD, with the Virgin bright red logo.
Singer Faye Wong was the face of Virgin Atlantic in 1994, shooting a short commercial for Virgin.
(the Internet)
Mainland switch︱Tan Yaozong is expected to synchronize with Hong Kong and external: the city is no longer closed, the business community said, or 3+4 will start
[17:58] Following Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, quoting "friends from the Mainland" earlier, he pointed out that after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the customs clearance policy between Hong Kong and the Mainland may have the opportunity to relax.
Lu Wenduan, vice chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, wrote an article in a newspaper today (5th), pointing out that the statement was not groundless, but neither of them mentioned details.
When Tan Yaozong was inquired by "Hong Kong 01", he pointed out that at this stage, everyone can only "rely on estimates" on the details of customs clearance in the mainland. However, since the 20th National Congress of the mainland has not been held, there has been a trend of relaxing policies, so it is reasonable to expect that the number of quarantine days will be more relaxed. The wider the scope, the specific pace depends on the progress of research and development of specific drugs in the Mainland. Once the quarantine restrictions on entry from Hong Kong are eased, it is believed that the practice for overseas regions will also be adjusted simultaneously.
Influenza vaccination program to start on Thursday
[17:44] The 2022/23 government vaccination plan will be launched tomorrow (Thursday, 6th). The Hospital Authority will vaccinate eligible persons against seasonal influenza in public hospitals and outpatient clinics in phases on the same day.
The first stage is to vaccinate patients in public hospitals and outpatient clinics, the second stage is to vaccinate the elderly over 65, and the third stage is to vaccinate people who are engaged in the raising and slaughtering of poultry or pigs.
Eligible patients can receive seasonal influenza vaccine at public hospitals, specialist and general out-patient clinics; eligible patients who have regular follow-up consultations at specialist and general out-patient clinics can follow the original follow-up date after the launch of the injection programme Go to the clinic to get vaccinated.
2022/23 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Schedule.
(Provided by Hospital Authority)
AA's 500,000 air tickets are dispatched?
Liang Meifen: For business travelers and experts to exchange in Hong Kong
[17:34] Financial Secretary Chen Maobo led a group of officials to participate in the front office exchange meeting today (5th), mainly discussing economic development.
Leung Mei Fen, a member of the Pakatan Harapan Legislative Council, took the opportunity to suggest to the authorities to make good use of the 500,000 air tickets purchased by the Airport Authority two years ago and distribute the air tickets to overseas business travelers, experts and scholars participating in activities, etc., so as to increase the incentives for tourists to come to Hong Kong .
After the exchange meeting in the front office, some officials and members went to the upcoming Legislative Council restaurant for dinner.
(Leung Mei Fen Facebook)
140,000 rapid test kits were sent to 21 housing estates including Tseung Kwan O Blue Bay and Kam Fai Court in Ma On Shan.
[16:27] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong continues. The government said today (5th) that the sewage test results of some buildings in Kwai Tsing, Sai Kung and Sha Tin districts were positive and the virus load was relatively high, indicating that there may be hidden patients in the premises in this area. , Residents need quick tests, including Kwai Chung Garden, Tseung Kwan O Blue Bay, Ma On Shan Kam Fai Court, etc.
The District Office will distribute a total of about 140,000 rapid antigen test kits to residents, cleaners and property managers of 21 housing estates for their own testing to help identify infected persons.
▼October 5th, some housing estates with positive sewage▼
3,642 new confirmed imported cases accounted for nearly 9% The average weekly import rate was 4.2%
[16:26] There were 3,642 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong today (5th), including 324 imported cases, and 10 more deaths.
After the Double Ninth Festival holiday, the number of cases reported by schools increased to 1,147, involving 644 schools, and 17 classes of 16 schools had confirmed cases and had to suspend classes.
In addition, 6 new cases were confirmed in 6 residential homes, involving 7 residents.
The poor are getting poorer︱The monthly salary of the poorest in Hong Kong falls below $3000, while the monthly income of the rich will rise by $7600 next month
[14:58] Oxfam today (5th) released the "Hong Kong Poverty Report: Poverty and Employment in Hong Kong under the Epidemic", analyzing the data from the Census and Statistics Department, comparing the median monthly income of the poorest and the richest 10% of households, It was found that the "rich-poor gap" expanded from 34.3 times before the epidemic to 47.3 times in the first quarter of this year.
The monthly income of the poorest group fell from $3,500 in 2019 to $2,700, while the monthly income of the highest group rose from $120,000 to $127,600.
The report also found that although the unemployment rate and underemployment rate have rebounded, the unemployment rate of the poor tends to be more severe. The unemployment rate of the poor reached 26.1% in the first quarter of this year, more than eight times higher than that of the non-poor. , in the first quarter of this year, as many as 77% of the poor work less than 20 hours a week, and the situation is still serious.
Oxfam pointed out that the median monthly income of the poorest and richest 10% of households widened to 47.3 times in the first quarter of this year. The monthly income of the poorest group dropped from $3,500 in 2019 to $2,700, but the monthly income was the highest. The group rose from 120,000 to 127,600 yuan.
(Photo by Ma Weijie)
Cathay Pacific's first job fair after the epidemic aims to hire 2,000 flight attendants: the basic salary of 9,000 yuan is difficult to hire
[14:44] The Hong Kong government has relaxed the entry quarantine policy to "0+3" in recent months, and local crew members are exempted from the "yellow code" after arriving in Hong Kong, taking the lead in implementing "0+0" in disguise.
With the relaxation of the measures, the travel demand of Hong Kong people has increased. Cathay Pacific has recently increased its staff, hoping to increase its capacity in time to meet the demand, and will hold a flight attendant recruitment event on Friday (7th).
However, the Cathay Pacific Air Service Staff Association stated that the basic salary of newly recruited flight attendants is only about 9,000 yuan. Under the existing contract, even if the flight hours are increased by adjusting with colleagues, no additional salary will be paid, which means that together with the outstation allowance, monthly The entry is only about 11,000 yuan.
The union continued to point out that although Cathay Pacific waved to resigned employees earlier, senior flight attendants had to start low when they "returned to their parents' homes", and the salaries were greatly reduced, making it difficult to attract staff.
It is understood that Cathay Pacific continues to face a wave of departures. Compared with last September, the number of flight attendants has lost another 800 people.
According to the statistics of the Census and Statistics Department, the average monthly salary of junior waiters in Chinese restaurants is nearly 13,000 yuan, and the average monthly salary of building security guards is about 14,000 yuan.
▼ October 21, 2020 Cathay Pacific layoffs▼
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[12:55] Once again, government departments have joined forces to enforce the law. This morning (5th), we went to Huaxin Building, Huaxia Village, Chai Wan, which was included in the mandatory testing notice earlier, to check the testing certificate of the tested person.
A total of 163 persons were inspected during the operation. Eight of them were found to have not complied with the mandatory testing notice and were issued with mandatory testing orders. They were required to undergo testing within a specified period of time as required. The government also issued a fixed fine of $10,000 to four of them. notice.
The operation was carried out by the Housing Department in conjunction with the Eastern District Police District and the Department of Health. The operation ended at about 8:30 a.m. today and ended at about 11:30 a.m.
[12:13] Several government departments carried out law enforcement operations at Yuefeng Court, Yifeng Court, No. 8, Po Li Street, Kwai Chung, which was included in the mandatory inspection announcement this morning (5th). A total of 344 people were inspected in this operation. Six of them were found to have not complied with the mandatory testing notice and were issued with mandatory testing orders. They were required to undergo testing within a specified period, and the Government also issued fixed penalty notices of $10,000 to three of them.
The operation was jointly conducted by the Lands Department, the Kwai Tsing Police District and the Department of Health, and ended from about 8:30 am to about 11:30 am.
▼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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Cathay Pacific withdraws the closed-loop trade union of the air service station to reduce the number of nucleic acid testing days: I hope everyone can live a normal life
[10:55] The government adjusted the quarantine arrangements for crew members from yesterday (4th), and Cathay Pacific sent an internal email to employees, announcing that from the early morning of the same day, the requirement that crew members need to undergo closed-loop isolation when they travel to other places will be abolished.
However, in addition to eating and drinking, when staying in other places, you need to avoid removing masks, going to bars and pubs, and participating in large gatherings.
In addition, passengers who have stayed at an outer station must also be "tested pending" at the airport when they arrive in Hong Kong. Whether they are coming and going on the same day or staying at an outer station, the crew members need to undergo nucleic acid testing on the 1st to 4th days after returning to Hong Kong. On the 3rd, a quick test is required at the same time.
Siu Wing-yan, vice-chairman of foreign affairs of the Cathay Pacific Air Service Staff Union, said in a radio program today (5th) that the government and Cathay Pacific are welcome to arrange arrangements, and colleagues are willing to cooperate with relevant measures. I hope it can be relaxed again: "Gradually return to normal." However, she believes that it is inconvenient for employees to undergo nucleic acid testing for 4 consecutive days, so she hopes to reduce the number of nucleic acid testing days, "do one or two days less, I hope everyone can live a normal life."
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Will it happen within 0+0 months?
Chen Maobo: We are working hard to return to normal, the policy address will have talent attraction measures
[10:32] The Legislative Council held the third front office exchange meeting this morning (5th).
After the meeting, Chen Maobo was asked whether the government would relax the entry quarantine policy to "0+0" within the month of the international financial summit in November. In response to the ever-changing epidemic situation, it is also said that since the announcement of the financial summit, the participants have responded positively, and some people in the industry have even volunteered to participate, "I am confident that it can be successfully held."
Chen Maobo said that the government knows that economic and social activities must return to normal as soon as possible, and is making continuous efforts in this direction.
He expects the economy to continue to be challenging next year, but is confident in its mid- to long-term performance.
The Chief Executive Li Jiachao's "Policy Address" in about two weeks will introduce measures to attract foreign investment, enterprises and talents.
▼On October 5th, Legislative Council members and officials held a front office exchange meeting▼
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7 Medical needle-free paper︱The government argues that it refuses to accept non-repeal Jiang Yu and denounces language hypocrisy: what is the difference?
[09:52] Jiang Yuhuan, a member of the Legislative Council Election Committee, severely criticized yesterday (4th) that the Medical and Health Bureau declared that the medical exemption certificate (commonly known as needle-free paper) issued by 7 doctors was invalid. There is no legal basis, it is "arbitrary" and "broken the rule of law".
The Medical and Health Bureau replied to media enquiries on the same day that the refusal to accept the relevant exemption certificate as a certificate of "unsuitability for vaccination" is only an arrangement under the "vaccine passport", and does not mean that the government directly abolishes all medical certificates issued by the relevant doctors.
Jiang Yuhuan refuted the relevant claims on a commercial TV program this morning as "linguistic pseudo-art". The objective result is that more than 20,000 certificates with legal effect will be invalidated. There is no difference between them and the abolition, and the impact is far-reaching. Explain the legal basis and convince people with reason.
Clearing Mainland China︱Lu Wenduan: After the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China
[09:32] Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, recently quoted a "mainland friend" who estimated that after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China this month, customs clearance arrangements between Hong Kong and the mainland are expected to be relaxed, and he also revealed that the number of "health stations" will be increased as much as possible.
Lu Wenduan, vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, wrote in Ming Pao that there is an opportunity to relax the customs clearance policies in the two places after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
Lu Wenduan pointed out that the Hong Kong government has greatly eased entry quarantine restrictions earlier, which has received strong support from the central government, and has "direct and smooth" communication with relevant central authorities on external switches.
He believes that the central government hopes that Hong Kong will play an important role in building a new pattern in which the country "opens up to the outside world in a wider area, in a wider area, and at a deeper level."
▼On September 30, the vaccine pass will be reduced to 5 years old and apply on the first day▼
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▼September 29, Civil Service Bureau introduced Lai Chi Kok Park Community Vaccination Station▼
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▼October 3rd "Walla Walla History and Culture Tour" Media Briefing ▼
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Epidemic ｜ 3,286 new confirmed cases, the average death rate in seven days is less than 0.2%, and imported cases account for 4%. Liang Zichao described that the 4-person gathering restriction order has already existed in name only, and it is difficult to travel with peace of mind, and it is difficult to achieve the tracking effect. Dare to say that the space for parliamentarians is still limited. 20,000 needle-free paper will expire next week. Jiang Yu denounced the tyranny and no legal basis: Who broke the rule of law?
▼Compulsory testing announcement from October 1▼
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Mandatory testing | 66 additional buildings in Tseung Kwan O were severely affected, including Manhattan Hill, Hao Tse on the list of 8 housing estates in Tseung Kwan O, Qiao Guan Building in North Point, Park Island, etc. 150,000 people tested positive for sewage, the crew closed the loop Management Cancellation of free travel and return to Hong Kong from other places Maintaining "Blue Code" The Hong Kong government adjusts the quarantine of the crew in the first 4 days of returning to Hong Kong to be tested Ban large gatherings and bars in other places 38% of the respondents reduce their mood due to the epidemic Double Ninth Festival | Citizens Don't Worry About the Heat
▼October 4th, the hottest Chung Yeung Festival, the crowd at Chaiwan Cemetery ▼
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