epidemic. Latest｜Increased 18,626 confirmed imported cases hit a new high and approached 1,000 cases

The Department of Health announced today (27th) that there were 18,626 new confirmed cases, about 800 fewer than yesterday.

Among them, there were 990 imported cases, which was a new high in a single day after the relaxation of entry, and 53 patients who died were a new high after the rebound, with a total of 11,562 cases.

The National Health and Medical Commission announced a major change in prevention and control policies in the middle of the night yesterday (26th). The mainland will be "switched" from January 8th. Chinese and foreign personnel entering the mainland no longer need to undergo nucleic acid testing and centralized isolation (quarantine). It is enough to have a negative nucleic acid test result within 48 hours before departure, and enter the community directly after entering the country; confirmed cases do not need to be quarantined, and the authorities will no longer track close contacts; the government will allow people to resume travel abroad.

Summary of yesterday's epidemic:

-An increase of 19,398 confirmed cases, before falling back below 20,000 three days later.

- There were 865 imported cases, accounting for 4.46% of the overall case rate; compared with 19,088 airport arrivals on the same day, the confirmed rate was 4.53%, and the seven-day average rate was 4.96%.

- 47 new patients died, the 7-day average mortality rate dropped slightly to 0.223%, the overall mortality rate remained at 0.46%, and the cumulative death toll was 11,509.

-A total of 4,665 patients were hospitalized, of which 586 were newly confirmed patients, and 22 critical and 32 serious cases were newly reported.

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12.26｜Mainland announced that there will be an increase of about 20,000 daily opening and closing of Hong Kong on January 8 next year

The immediate effective reproduction rate of local cases compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong continues to rise, and the latest is 1.245, which means that one patient can infect more than one person.

(Photo from HKU Faculty of Medicine)

[16:52] The Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today that there were 17,636 new local infection cases and 990 positive imported cases, bringing the total to 18,626. daily high.

However, the number of dead patients hit a new high after the rebound, reaching 53.

▼2021.11.20 Chinese and Hong Kong families meet at the border of Xiangyuanwei Port through the iron net▼

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Christmas outing｜The airport recorded 76,000 departures in four days, an increase of 16 times

[13:11] Hong Kong's immigration policy has been relaxed, and Macao has also passed customs. Many citizens choose to go out for fun during this Christmas holiday. Whether it is the Hong Kong International Airport or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the travel atmosphere is gradually returning.

According to figures from the Immigration Department, the number of departures at the airport in a single day during the Christmas holidays exceeded 20,000, with a total of 76,207 in four days from December 23 to 26, 16 times that of the same period last year.

As for the number of people leaving the country via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, there were more than 1,000 people in a single day for three consecutive days during the customs clearance and Christmas holidays in Macau, and 4,652 people left the country in four days, a four-fold increase compared to the same period last year.

▼On December 23, the airport reappeared the crowds of tourists▼

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Customs Clearance in the Mainland｜Shi Lishan: If quotas are set up, families with special difficulties should be given priority to switch to the Mainland︱Withdrawal of centralized isolation on January 8. Hong Kong Government: Prepare for customs clearance and take into account the latest announcement by the Health and Health Commission

[13:00] The National Health and Medical Commission of the Mainland announced last night (26th) that "new crown pneumonia" will be renamed "new crown virus infection". Relevant prevention and control measures, immigrants no longer need to undergo nucleic acid testing requirements and centralized isolation, and no longer determine close contacts.

According to the government, the "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" led by the Chief Secretary for Administration is racing against time to advance customs clearance preparatory work on two tracks in parallel. announced.

Accident and emergency departments of many hospitals had to wait for more than 8 hours. Stomach pain patients waited overnight in Kwong Wah

[12:20] Today is the last day of the continuous Christmas holiday. According to the website of the Hospital Authority, as of 11:30 am today, the waiting time for the emergency departments of 5 hospitals in Hong Kong exceeded 8 hours. Hospital, Kwong Wah Hospital, United Christian Hospital, North District Hospital, Pok Oi Hospital.

At Kwong Wah Hospital in the morning, there were not many people waiting for treatment. The waiting hall of the emergency room was separated from the general waiting area by plastic screens. About 20 people were waiting in the lobby, including many children. The display in the lobby did not show the waiting time.

Within one hour, two ambulances arrived outside the emergency room, and the patient entered the hospital under the care of ambulancemen.

▼July 15 Shenzhen Bay Port implements new departure quarantine arrangement▼

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▼July 13 Departures at Shenzhen Bay Port are waiting for nucleic acid test results▼

Bilibili is out of stock︱Pharmacy Chamber of Commerce said that it is unknown when it will be replenished and has issued a notice calling on the industry not to raise prices

[10:17] Epidemics in the mainland have been repeated, and it has been reported that the supply of antipyretics is in short supply, and some areas in Hong Kong are also out of stock.

Zhang Derong, vice chairman of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Pharmacy General Chamber of Commerce, said today that due to the impact of holiday transportation, replenishment is more difficult, and there are not many more popular drugs in stock, and there is no news when they will be available again. Branded pain reliever and fever reducer (paracetamol).

As for some pharmacies splitting and selling drugs, Zhang Derong said that he understands the practice and believes that more people in need can buy drugs. The Chamber of Commerce has also issued a notice to members, saying that the price should not be raised too high, and I believe members will follow.

▼Pilita is out of stock on December 26▼

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▼On December 25, the government's "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" held its first meeting▼

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2022｜ Family members of the deceased in the fifth wave of the epidemic: We are forgotten and go away!

2022｜The beginning of a year is the end of the epidemic, and the panic of the whole city will become normal after the outbreak

[08:00] Beginning with the fifth wave of the epidemic and ending with the rebound of the epidemic, when it comes to 2022, it seems that we cannot leave the epidemic.

For many people, the epidemic is a thing of the past, and talking about the epidemic seems out of line with the general climate, but for citizens who lost their loved ones due to the epidemic, the new crown pneumonia has become a lifelong shadow.

The fifth wave of the virus has claimed more than 11,000 lives as of yesterday.

At the beginning of the fifth wave of the epidemic, Mr. Chen took his infected father to seek medical treatment and was driven away by a private hospital. Later, he could not even be with his father when he passed away. torment.

The former chief executive, Carrie Lam, once said that it is worthwhile to set up an independent investigation committee to explore the causes of the public health crisis, but the current government seems to have left it on the shelf.

He feels that the new crown patients and the deceased have been forgotten under the theme of returning to normal. "Hong Kong is a financial society. If the stock market is rising day by day, it will pay more attention to (stock numbers) than the number of deaths."

▼December 25, the citizens "return to normal" to celebrate Christmas▼

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Customs clearance in the Mainland｜The fastest 1.8 return to the Mainland without quarantine and entry only needs to have a 48-hour nucleic acid test negative

[00:21] The customs clearance between China and Hong Kong is scheduled for a period. The National Health and Medical Commission announced late on Monday night (26th) that it will adjust the level of prevention and control of the new crown virus on January 8 next year, and propose 12 measures, including the entry of Chinese and foreign personnel. There will be a major change in the management of the mainland. Entry only requires a negative nucleic acid test result within 48 hours before departure. After entry, there is no need to undergo nucleic acid testing and centralized isolation (quarantine). That is, the mainland will be "switched" from January 8.

This adjustment means that Hong Kong will clear customs with the mainland on January 8 next year at the earliest. At that time, Hong Kong people do not need to be quarantined when they return to the mainland. They only need to undergo a nucleic acid test 48 hours before departure; while in the mainland, they still have to contact the mainland. Wear masks like everyone else.

Customs Clearance in the Mainland｜1.8 Opening and Switching for 3 Years and Not Returning to Hong Kong

[00:09] The National Health and Medical Commission announced late on Monday night (26th) that the new crown pneumonia will be renamed "new coronavirus infection" from January 8 next year, and it will be relaxed to "Class B and B control", and quarantine will no longer be imposed on immigrants Infectious disease management measures, that is, the "switch" in the Mainland.

The Hong Kong government is also formulating a gradual, orderly and comprehensive customs clearance, with the goal of implementing it by mid-January next year.

This news has been long awaited by many citizens who have been separated from their relatives in the mainland. Ms. Xu, a Hong Kong drifter from Changde, Hunan, has not returned to the mainland for three years.

After learning that the mainland will cancel the centralized quarantine for entry on January 8, she is eager to return home and can't wait to go home to reunite with her relatives. However, she is worried that the outbreak of the epidemic in the mainland will increase the risk of infection if she goes back. Ms. Xu was worried that when the details of customs clearance were announced, it would be difficult for a large number of tourists to rush to the website to get tickets.

▼Pilita is out of stock on December 26▼

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▼December 25, when the epidemic situation in Macau was severe, many shops were closed▼

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Customs clearance in the Mainland｜1.8 Switches and switches for 3 years and has not returned to Hong Kong for 3 years Returning to Hong Kong is like an arrow, worrying about the Spring Festival travel, it is difficult to get tickets to the Mainland｜The fastest 1.8 returns to the Mainland without quarantine and entry only needs to pass through the Mainland with a negative nucleic acid test within 48 hours｜The fastest 1.8 Free of quarantine entry article Clearly understand entry requirements and mainland control measures Liang Wannian: The initial cases of Class B and B control may increase, leading to insufficient drug supply and public panic. On January 8, entry quarantine will be canceled and outbound travel will resume. What are the mainland's entry and exit measures from today?

Why is the focus of the "Class B and B Pipeline" plan changed to "New Coronary Infection" in one article?

What should be paid attention to when entering the country?

Sixteen Questions and Answers of the National Health and Medical Commission National Health and Medical Commission: Cancel entry nucleic acid testing + centralized isolation from January 8 National Health and Medical Commission: Rename the new crown pneumonia as a new type of coronavirus infection

▼On December 24, the Hong Kong-Macau direct bus "Hong Kong-Macau Express Line" will resume service▼

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Customs Clearance Mainland｜Customs took the lead in announcing that each port control station is ready for customs clearance to return to normal Infection only needs a quick test. The Christmas holiday emergency room is forced to wait for more than eight hours to accompany family members: expect to wait until the end of the evening. The price of the pharmacy increased by 46% in 10 minutes. The formula for dysmenorrhea can reduce fever?

Local Red Leaf Information｜Taitang Red Leaf Index "Growing Red" This year, a new fence is added to avoid man-made sabotage. Bili Pain is out of stock｜It is expected to return early next year. There are 12 capsules that are fried up to 120 yuan. It is hard to find a pharmacist for a box of antipyretics: Drug restrictions have not quelled the rush to buy the epidemic in Macau｜Member predicts that half of the population will be recruited due to lack of drug supply in the market, and hospitals will become a purgatory on earth