The epidemic situation in Hong Kong is severe. Today (24th) the number of confirmed cases hit a new high of 21,362 since mid-March, including 902 imported cases and 39 deaths.
The outbreak in nursing homes is also serious. Today, 46 more nursing homes have reported cases, and 75 residents and staff have been diagnosed.
The Hospital Authority said today that a 31-month-old girl from Tuen Mun Hospital was in critical condition and a 15-month-old boy from Prince of Wales Hospital was in serious condition. Currently, three critically diagnosed child patients are hospitalized in the public hospital.
Summary of today's epidemic situation:
- 21,362 confirmed cases, an increase of 5.48% compared to yesterday's cases.
- There were 902 imported cases, accounting for 4.22% of the overall case rate; compared with 18,002 airport arrivals on the same day, the confirmed rate rose to 5.01%, and the seven-day average rate was 4.75%.
- 39 new patients died, the 7-day average mortality rate rose slightly to 0.227%, the overall mortality rate remained at 0.46%, and the cumulative death toll was 11,412.
- Local XBB cases increased by 1, BF.7 increased by 1, BQ.1.1 increased by 6.
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12.23｜Hong Kong increased by 20,000 cases to a new high in 9 months
The immediate effective reproductive rate of local cases compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong once fell back to close to 1, but it has returned to an upward trend, indicating that the local cases will rise significantly to 1.0882.
(Photo from Faculty of Medicine, HKU)
▼On December 23, the airport reappeared the crowds of tourists▼
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[16:38] The spokesperson of the Treasury Department said today (24th) that the Director of the Treasury, Zhang Xiulan, tested positive for the rapid antigen test of the new coronavirus, and is now being quarantined in accordance with the guidelines of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health.
The last time Zhang Xiulan went to work was on December 20. She wore a mask and followed the relevant epidemic prevention measures at work, and regularly carried out rapid antigen tests. She has no recent travel history.
Epidemic situation in Macau｜Ambulance calls soared 400 times a day on average
[15:36] The epidemic situation in Macau has intensified recently, and the authorities estimate that about one-sixth of the population is infected with the epidemic. The increase in unwell citizens has also led to an increase in the use of ambulances.
The Macau Fire Services Bureau stated today (24th) that the number of ambulance calls has increased sharply in recent days. In the past week, the number of ambulance calls has reached 2,800, with an average of 400 calls per day, but nearly half of them are abuse cases.
The Bureau appeals to the citizens of Macau to use the ambulance service with caution, and those who are in urgent need and in severe cases should use it first, and those with mild symptoms who are able to take care of themselves should seek medical treatment on their own.
The bureau will also evaluate the patient's situation and decide whether to give priority to treatment.
[13:26] A spokesman for the Development Bureau said today (24th) that a staff member tested positive for the rapid antigen test for the new coronavirus.
The staff member is the personal assistant of the Secretary for Development. He wears a mask and abides by the relevant epidemic prevention measures at work. He has no recent travel history and the last time he went to work was yesterday.
The Director of the Development Bureau, Ning Hanhao, conducts rapid tests for the new coronavirus every day, and the results are all negative.
The result of her 2 nucleic acid test yesterday was also negative.
The mainland’s new crown epidemic is severe, and it is feared to come to Hong Kong to seek medical treatment after passing the customs?
Gao Basheng: We will closely review the situation
[13:16] The epidemic situation in the mainland is severe, and many hospitals have reported that there is a shortage of medical staff due to the epidemic.
The chief executive of the Hospital Authority, Gao Basheng, was asked on a TV program today (24th) whether he was worried that a large number of mainland patients would come to Hong Kong to seek medical treatment after customs clearance with the Mainland, which would cause the collapse of the Hong Kong medical system. He said that the Hospital Authority would The overall situation will be closely monitored and appropriate adjustments will be made in a timely manner.
The recent "drug rush" in the Mainland and Hong Kong has no impact on the drugs prescribed by the public hospital, because the bureau has stored the drugs, so there is no need to worry.
Entry into Macau｜Hong Kong-Macao bus opens to traffic today, Hong Kong people leave impromptu
[13:03] Macau relaxed its anti-epidemic policy on entry yesterday (23rd). The China-Hong Kong-Hong Kong-Macau bus around the island resumed operation today (24th). Citizens have already gone to Prince Edward Station to take the bus to Macau early in the morning.
Some passengers said that they had been expecting the relaxation for a long time, so they took tests and bought tickets and departed impromptuly as soon as it was announced. There were also frequent visitors from Macau who had not done the nucleic acid test and had to postpone their trips; they were not worried about the severe epidemic situation in Macau, where one-sixth of the population was infected. , "Don't worry, it's not easy to breathe air. According to the epidemic, unless you don't breathe air, you won't be caught."
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[11:19] The spokesperson of the Hospital Authority stated today (24th) that Dr. Chung Kin-li, the director of the New Territories East Hospital Cluster, has been diagnosed with the new crown virus and is being quarantined according to the guidelines of the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health.
The last time Dr. Chung went to work was yesterday.
He wore a mask and complied with relevant infection control measures at work, and performed rapid antigen tests daily.
He has no recent travel history.
Lu Chongmao: Emergency patients are increasing
[09:26] The number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia recorded more than 20,000 cases yesterday. Lu Chongmao, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said on a radio program today (24th) that with the increase in the number of respiratory infections in winter, the number of emergency visits has also increased, but Due to services such as video outpatient clinics and drug delivery, the current emergency level of the Hospital Authority is still maintained at level 2. However, with the increase in the number of hospital admissions, the medical system is still under pressure. Citizens are urged to pay attention to personal hygiene and wear masks when going out to celebrate Christmas. Emergency services should be reserved for those in need, and medical resources should be used wisely.
▼December 23 Macau's disguised "customs clearance" on the first day of exit from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge▼
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▼Macau market situation on December 23▼
▼On December 22 and 23, Li Jiachao went to Beijing to report to Li Keqiang and Xi Jinping▼
▼On December 23, the police announced the Christmas Eve road closure arrangement▼
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▼Weekly Epidemic Press Conference on December 20▼
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▼On December 19, the MTR announced that it will run overnight on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve▼
Compulsory testing｜Only 10 buildings on the list involved Allway Gardens, Huifeng Gardens, Hengfeng Gardens, etc. Macau entry︱Officials say 6 points out of 1 population infected with the epidemic. Members say medical care is facing collapse and blame the timing of customs clearance. The airport and SkyPier will reopen Macau at 12.30 The shuttle boat runs twice every Friday and every day. Sewage from Tanner Garden, Gangyun City, and World Garden is positive. 50,000 people need to be tested quickly. 20,252 more confirmed cases and 46 more deaths. The number of confirmed cases has returned to the peak in March, but the number of deaths No rapid increase in Macau entry｜Travelers have no negative test reports and failed to board Jinba Citizens want to take their family to visit their father. Respiratory syncytial virus cases increased sharply last week. Center for Health Protection wrote to schools to call for heightened vigilance You don’t need to scan the QR code to go back and forth to Hong Kong and Macau on the same day Christmas outbound travel crowd｜Many check-in counters are crowded with passengers spending thousands of dollars to buy Japanese air tickets on Christmas Eve｜After 3 years, the roads in Kowloon are closed again. Macau Entry｜Hong Kong-Macau Direct Bus-Hong Kong-Macau Express Line to Resume Operation Soon
