The epidemic situation in Hong Kong is still severe. The Department of Health announced today (25th) that there were 21,255 new cases, exceeding 20,000 for three consecutive days. Since the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, a total of 21,255 cases have been recorded in Hong Kong. More than 2.48 million people.
Today is Christmas (25th). It is expected that many citizens will take advantage of the holiday to go out to celebrate. However, in order to prepare for customs clearance with the mainland, Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao called a meeting of the heads of various departments at Government House to discuss the implementation of the "gradual and orderly" approach by mid-January next year. , Comprehensive customs clearance."
Summary of today's epidemic situation:
- An increase of 21,255 confirmed cases, a slight decrease of 0.5% compared with yesterday's cases.
- There were 964 imported cases, accounting for 4.54% of the overall case rate; compared with 18,473 airport arrivals on the same day, the confirmed rate was 5.22%, and the seven-day average rate was 4.86%.
- 50 new patients died, the 7-day average mortality rate dropped slightly to 0.226%, the overall mortality rate remained at 0.46%, and the cumulative death toll was 11,462.
- Newly reported 27 critical and 31 serious confirmed patients, a total of 340 critical patients were hospitalized, a new high after 0+3.
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12.24｜An increase of 21,362 confirmed cases, an increase of 39 deaths and an increase of two critical cases of children
The immediate effective reproductive rate of local cases compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong once dropped to close to 1, but has risen to 1.1287, indicating that local cases will increase significantly again.
(Photo from Faculty of Medicine, HKU)
▼December 25, the citizens "return to normal" to celebrate Christmas▼
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Customs clearance｜MTR said it expects cross-border trains to resume service and maintain maintenance during the suspension period
[21:18] The Hong Kong government stated that it has obtained the approval of the central government to "step by step, orderly and comprehensive customs clearance", and the goal will be implemented by mid-January next year.
MTR said today (25th) that it welcomes the gradual, orderly and comprehensive customs clearance between Hong Kong and the Mainland. The company is ready and will fully cooperate with the government's arrangement to resume customs clearance.
In response to the government's anti-epidemic measures, the West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail was closed and services were suspended from January 30, 2020, and the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Stations of the East Rail Line were also temporarily closed from February 4 of the same year.
Customs clearance is imminent, which means that these stations will reopen.
▼On December 25, the government's "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" held its first meeting▼
Customs Clearance Mainland｜Government Coordination Group Meeting First Meeting of Security Bureau and Disciplined Forces to Discuss Preparatory Work
[18:05] The "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" led by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Chen Guoji, held its first meeting this afternoon (25th).
In addition, the Secretary for Security, Tang Bingqiang, also held a meeting with the chiefs of the relevant disciplined forces at the Political Council this morning to discuss preparations to ensure that once customs clearance is implemented, all immigration control points will operate smoothly.
Hong Kong and Macau Customs Clearance Strategies｜Half of the shops on Souvenir Street of Ruins of St. Paul’s are closed
[17:16] Stepping into the festive season of universal celebration, the flow of people on the streets of Macau today (25th) is still sparse. "Hong Kong 01" went directly to the Ruins of St. Paul's area and found that the number of tourists dropped sharply compared to before the epidemic, and half of the shops in Souvenir Street out of business.
Some shop owners said that after the outbreak of the epidemic, the business volume has plummeted by 90%. "Maybe 100,000 business has changed to 10,000." The economy is recovering again.
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Christmas | Families separated from Hong Kong and China hope to obtain the right of abode to be self-reliant. Some families once went to the mountains to dig wild vegetables to satisfy their hunger
【16:57】Christmas is a time of celebration and joy for the general public, but there are only a group of single-parent families separated from China and Hong Kong, but they still worry about not having three meals.
For the children from these families, the Christmas wish is to hope that "mother has an ID card", can be self-reliant, and the family will be reunited.
Ms. Huang, a single mother, pointed out that during the epidemic, she was separated from her son for nearly two months, suffered from lovesickness, and even had suicidal thoughts.
There are also single-parent children who confess that their mother has no job because they failed to pass the customs, and once had to go up the mountain to "digging wild vegetables" to satisfy their hunger.
▼On December 25th, social assistance to promote the separation of single mothers and children from Hong Kong and China▼
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▼Lan Kwai Fong in Central on Christmas Eve on December 24 will recreate the Christmas atmosphere▼
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▼On Christmas Eve, December 24, citizens welcome Christmas outside Harbor City▼
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Epidemic｜An increase of 21,255 confirmed cases, the total number of infections approached 2.5 million, and 11,462 people died
[16:57] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today that there were 20,291 new local infection cases and 964 positive imported cases, for a total of 21,255 cases.
Fifty more patients died, for a total of 11,462.
From 2020 to now, the total number of infected people is 2,484,812.
According to the Hospital Authority, five patients in an orthopedic and trauma rehabilitation ward in the Rehabilitation Building of Tuen Mun Hospital have been confirmed since December 19 and have symptoms of infection.
All confirmed patients are being treated in isolation and are in stable condition.
The relevant wards have suspended the admission of new cases and the arrangements for visits.
The hospital has thoroughly cleaned and disinfected relevant locations, and will strengthen the implementation of infection control measures.
Customs clearance in the Mainland｜The first meeting of the "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" Chen Guoji: draw up a stable plan as soon as possible
[16:17] The "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" led by Chief Secretary for Administration Chen Guoji held its first meeting this afternoon (25th).
Chen Guoji said that he will race against time to prepare for "customs clearance" on two tracks in parallel. He has contacted relevant units in Guangdong Province and Shenzhen to formulate a safe "customs clearance" plan as soon as possible. After a consensus is reached, it will be submitted to the central government for approval.
It is reported that the first meeting discussed issues such as which ports will be opened first, and the capacity of the Hong Kong medical system after customs clearance.
Customs clearance in the Mainland｜The first meeting of the "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" Chen Guoji: draw up a stable plan as soon as possible
▼On December 24, the Hong Kong-Macau direct bus "Hong Kong-Macau Express Line" will resume service▼
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Catholic Bishop Chau Shou-yan and Anglican Archbishop Chan Soo-ming celebrate Christmas with detainees
[16:04] The Correctional Services Department stated that Father Zhou Shouren, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong, presided over the Christmas Mass at Stanley Prison today (25th) and sent Christmas blessings to the inmates present; On the 22nd, I went to Pakshawan Correctional Institution to host Christmas worship, preached and shared religious information to the inmates attending.
Customs Clearance in the Mainland｜Lin Zhengcai: It is expected that the land port will be the first and the quota system will be adopted
[15:47] Lin Zhengcai, a member of the Executive Council, described the announcement by Chief Executive Li Jiachao that the central government agreed to orderly customs clearance after his report was great news.
He predicted that there will be no immediate and comprehensive customs clearance at the beginning, but a quota system will be adopted and land ports more commonly used by citizens will be given priority.
Hong Kong and Macau Customs Clearance Strategies｜Pharmacies are closed and doctors are not available
【13:16】The outbreak of the epidemic in Macau, the authorities estimate that at least one in six residents has been diagnosed.
The reporter of "Hong Kong 01" continued to conduct direct investigations in the local area on Christmas Day (25th), and found that many convenience stores, fast food chain restaurants, electrical appliances stores, etc. were closed due to lack of manpower; The sound of ambulance horns pierced the still air.
At the same time, the drug rush in Macau is still unfinished. Some residents said that in order to help relatives in the mainland to buy medicines, they have been searching for medicines for the past two weeks, but they still have nothing.
Another resident said that the whole family has been diagnosed, and now they can only rely on the anti-epidemic package "food and shelter first" distributed by the government earlier; there is a Pocari that costs 29.5 yuan a piece in a supermarket, but the shelves are still empty.
On December 25, the situation under the outbreak of the epidemic in Macau:
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Chen Maobo pointed out that the process of economic recovery will inevitably have ups and downs, and he is full of expectations for next year: the prospects are very bright
[11:19] The year 2022 is coming to an end. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said in his blog today (25th) that after experiencing the ups and downs this year, everyone cherishes the rare and stable recovery momentum, and pointed out that they have confidence in the future of Hong Kong Man Man, the top executives of international financial institutions have expressed plans to expand their operations in Hong Kong; other leading companies in key industries are considering settling in Hong Kong, but they have not disclosed the names of the relevant institutions and companies.
He also said that the process of economic recovery will inevitably have ups and downs, and the disadvantaged groups may still bear greater pressure in life, but he emphasized: "It can be said with certainty that Hong Kong's prospects are very bright."
▼December 24, Christmas Eve, citizens flock to Tsim Sha Tsui to celebrate Christmas▼
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Clearing Customs in the Mainland｜Yip Liu Shuyi: The Central Government Gives Hong Kong People the Biggest Christmas Gift
[10:31] The convener of the Executive Council, Ip Lau Sook-yee, said that after Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao returned to Hong Kong for the first time in Beijing, he announced that he had made progress in "customs clearance" with the mainland. News is the central government's biggest Christmas gift to Hong Kong people." She hoped that the government would announce the details as soon as possible.
▼Macau market situation on December 23▼
The two halls of Asia Pacific and Asia Pacific transferred early to the respite center with 540 beds to accommodate the elderly and the disabled with mild symptoms
[10:00] The Social Welfare Department announced that the quarantine centers located in Hall 9 and Hall 6 of the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) will be converted into respite centers today and tomorrow, respectively, to receive patients with mild or asymptomatic cases. Symptomatic confirmed elderly and disabled people.
The two respite centers each provide 270 beds. The Hospital Authority will cooperate with private medical institutions to provide medical support for the centers. The care services of the centers are provided by Fubao International Development Co., Ltd. and Jia Tao (Hong Kong) Holdings Co., Ltd. .
▼On December 19, the MTR announced that it will run overnight on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve▼
Hong Kong and Macau Customs Clearance｜Six processes from appointment testing to hotel check-in and three items of information are indispensable. Hong Kong and Macau Customs Clearance｜Need to hold 72 hours of nucleic acid negative report must list the other four items and print Hong Kong and Macau Customs Clearance Direct｜Through train takes about 3 hours Passengers are excited to board the bridge : I want to go out and take a look at the epidemic｜An increase of 21,362 confirmed cases, 3 children are in critical condition, and the average number of deaths in seven days exceeds 40. Hong Kong for medical treatment?
Gao Basheng: We will closely review the situation Lo Chongmao: The number of emergency patients is increasing, the medical system is under pressure, and the public is urged to wear masks when going out on Christmas
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