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The mask order does not lift the peace of mind and travel without stopping Li Xiayin: the epidemic is still prevalent and there is winter flu

2022-11-10T09:32:19.425Z


The epidemic continues. Li Xiayin, deputy director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said today (10th) that the World Health Organization believes that the new crown epidemic is still a pandemic, and a state of emergency needs to be maintained.


As the epidemic continues, Li Xiayin, Deputy Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said today (10th) that the World Health Organization believes that the new crown epidemic is still a pandemic and a state of emergency needs to be maintained. According to clinical data, wearing masks can effectively reduce the risk of group and individual infection, especially in winter. During the flu season, the Hong Kong government does not plan to lift the mask order. People who have not been vaccinated and have flu shots should get vaccinated as soon as possible to produce antibodies to resist.


The Hong Kong government pointed out that the epidemic is still a pandemic and does not plan to lift the mask order.

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The drop in numbers is related to many countries not testing Li Xiayin: It may even underestimate the epidemic

Li Xiayin said at the press conference on the epidemic that the World Health Organization believes that the new crown epidemic is still a pandemic, and it is necessary to increase vigilance and maintain a state of emergency. Regarding the WHO's reduction in the global death rate, she reiterated that because there is still a pandemic, the decline is in line with many countries. Not testing, not reporting, may even underestimate the epidemic, so it is necessary to face the epidemic with a vigilant attitude.

Li Xiayin quoted American literature that the withdrawal of masks increased infection

For example, she pointed out that there are documents in the United States showing that the initial epidemic situation in provinces that have revoked the mask order and retained the mask order is similar, but when entering the 15th week, the confirmed rate of students who did not wear a mask was 5% higher, that is, 45 per 1,000 students. Infected, clinical research masks can protect the public and reduce the risk of transmission.

▼November 10 Epidemic Press Conference▼


Safe travel is still an important tool for risk management

Li Xiayin reiterated that masks can help reduce the risk of people and individuals, to protect themselves and others, and reduce the risk of transmission. Clinical data has proved that wearing masks is very useful, and activities involving mask removal are high-risk, especially in the winter flu season, the government needs to be at risk Therefore, we will not plan to lift the mask order.

Li also pointed out that there are still many cases, and in some cases, especially if the mutated virus is serious, tool inspection is still required: "You can do it when you travel with peace of mind, so you don't want to use peace of mind.

Call for flu vaccinations as soon as possible: "I'll say it a few times, the flu is tight in winter!"

Entering the winter season, Li Xiayin emphasized: "It's important to say a few times. Influenza is very tight in winter. If you haven't gotten the flu shot, please advise those around you or yourself to get the shot. Those who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 should set aside an appropriate time to get the flu shot. Make the body produce enough antibodies to resist.”

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Source: hk1

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