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epidemic. Latest | 3,642 more confirmed cases and 10 more deaths, schools report 1,147 cases

2022-10-05T08:38:12.082Z


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 1147, involving 644 schools, and 17 classes of 16 schools had confirmed cases


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 new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has stabilized, and the confirmed cases have continued to hover at the level of 3,000. Yesterday (4th), there were 3,286 new confirmed cases, including 272 imported cases, and 8 more deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 10,184.


Some social distancing measures will be relaxed after midnight today (5th), including the increase of the maximum number of people per table in restaurants from eight to 12 people, the increase in the total number of banquets to 240 people, and the increase of the maximum number of people per table in bars from four to six people .


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

▼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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[12:55] Once again, the government departments jointly enforce the law. This morning (5th), we went to Hua Hin Building, Huaxia Village, Chai Wan, which was included in the mandatory testing notice earlier, to check the test certificate of the tested person.

A total of 163 persons were inspected during the operation. Eight of them were found to have failed to comply with the mandatory testing notice and were issued with mandatory testing orders. They were required to undergo testing within a specified period 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] A number of government departments carried out enforcement operations this morning (5th) at Yuefeng Court, Yee Fung Court, No. 8 Po Li Street, Kwai Chung, which was included in the mandatory inspection notice. A total of 344 persons 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. 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.

[10:55] The government adjusted the quarantine arrangements for crew members from yesterday (4th). 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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▼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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Source: hk1

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