Today (28th) 20,865 confirmed cases were added, including 1,176 imported cases to a new high, 59 more deaths, and a total of 11,621 deaths.
The infection situation in residential care homes is severe, with 61 more homes having cases and 106 residents and staff being recruited.
Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao held a press conference this afternoon (28th) of the "Guidance and Coordination Group for Epidemic Response", announcing that various social distancing measures such as vaccination and gathering restrictions will be canceled from tomorrow, only the mask order will be maintained, and the requirement for close contacts will also be cancelled. Arrangements for isolation and quarantine. Passengers arriving in Hong Kong from tomorrow and onwards do not need to undergo mandatory nucleic acid testing. Before boarding a plane in Hong Kong, it is no longer mandatory to fill out a health declaration. suggestion.
In addition, the government immediately stopped the mandatory building inspection announcement. The Education Bureau will also review the situation of the school and review the school’s rapid test arrangement. After discussing with the school and soliciting opinions, it is initially considered that elementary school and kindergarten students will maintain the daily rapid test due to their low self-care ability.
Summary of today's epidemic situation:
-The number of cases exceeded 20,000, with an increase of 20,865 confirmed cases.
- There were 1,176 imported cases, accounting for 5.64% of the overall case rate; compared with 24,558 airport arrivals on the same day, the confirmed rate was 4.79%, and the seven-day average rate was 4.94%.
- 59 new patients died, the 7-day average mortality rate remained at 0.232%, the overall mortality rate was 0.46%, and the cumulative death toll was 11,621.
-Infection situation in institutions is severe, 61 more institutions have reported cases, and a total of 106 residents and staff have been recruited.
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12.27｜An increase of 18,626 confirmed imported cases reached a new high and approached 1,000 cases
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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 1.2858, which means that one patient can infect more than one person.
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[20:55] Cai Ruolian, director of the Education Bureau, wrote on Facebook, saying that considering the intensive interaction between teachers and students on campus, frequent activities, the risk of transmission is high, and students (especially young students) are one of the key protection groups , to maintain the body temperature of staff and students (including secondary schools) before returning to school and complete the rapid antigen test until January 31, 2023. If the rapid test result is positive, they will not be allowed to return to school; Appointed level of school.
The school vaccination pass will be canceled starting tomorrow, December 29. All teaching staff and other persons can enter the school without holding a valid vaccine pass. All students can participate in after-school activities, and students who are unattended can also stay in school for activities.
From February 2023, full-day face-to-face classes will be gradually and orderly resumed. From February 1st, middle schools will first fully resume full-time face-to-face classes, and from February 15th, primary schools and kindergartens will fully resume full-day face-to-face classes, that is, 90% of students do not need to be vaccinated.
The bureau will also review and appropriately adjust the requirements for school teachers and students to complete the quick test before returning to school every day.
The bureau pointed out that vaccination against the new crown is the most effective defense method, which can reduce the risk of severe illness and death.
I strongly urge parents to arrange vaccinations for their children as soon as possible, and we will continue to provide schools with appropriate support.
▼On December 28, Li Jiachao announced that most of the epidemic prevention restrictions will be canceled from December 29▼
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▼On December 28, China Travel Service will apply for the Home Return Permit▼
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▼On December 28, the government announced the cancellation of the vaccine pass▼
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Biliton is out of stock｜The pharmacies in many districts continue to rush to buy and the current counterfeit medicines are fried to 180 yuan for a box of 10 pills
[18:39] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong and the mainland continues to be severe, and there is a strong demand for analgesics and antipyretics. Among them, the price of Bilipain has been increased several times. The reporter went to pharmacies and chain personal care stores in Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po today (28th) The inspection revealed that various painkillers and fever-reducing medicines were out of stock, and the shelves of some stores were even emptied. There were also pharmacies that charged a box of 10 pills of Pili Pain to 180 yuan, and some stores suspected that they were selling counterfeit medicines.
[18:00] In response to the government's latest arrangements for epidemic prevention measures, the Correctional Services Department stated today (28th) that starting tomorrow, visitors to correctional institutions do not need to show the QR code of the "vaccine pass" for visits.
In order to reduce the risk of the virus entering the institution, visitors are still required to conduct a rapid antigen test on the day of their visit and obtain a negative result, and report the test result through the "Health Declaration Form" after arriving at the correctional institution.
Cancellation of Vaccine Pass｜The restaurant expects to accompany the elders to drink tea and young customers to increase the business of the catering industry or increase by 10%
[17:56] Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao announced the cancellation of vaccine passes on Thursday (29th), which means that people who have not been vaccinated can also enter restaurants.
Su Wancheng, head of the London restaurant, expects that more young customers who have not received three injections will accompany their elders to drink tea. Huang Jiahe, chairman of the Hong Kong Catering Association, said that the overall business of the catering industry has recovered to 85% before the epidemic If the vaccine pass is abolished, it will bring about a 5% to 10% increase in business in the industry.
Epidemic｜An increase of 20,865 confirmed imported cases exceeded 1,000 and 59 deaths hit a new high in more than half a year
[17:42] The epidemic situation in Hong Kong is still severe. Today (28th) there were 20,865 new confirmed cases, returning to the level of 20,000 cases. The number of confirmed cases increased by 12% compared with yesterday.
The number of imported cases reached a record high of 1,176, but compared with 24,558 people who entered the airport yesterday, the confirmed rate was only 4.79%, lower than yesterday's 4.95%.
50,000 people in the 8 housing estates in Yihuayuan, Shancuiyuan and Xinghuayuan in the Eastern District were positive for sewage and must be tested quickly
[17:09] The government announced today (28th) that some buildings in Kwun Tong District and Eastern District, including South Village of Sau Mau Ping in Kwun Tong, Huihao Peak in Quarry Bay, and Shancui Garden in Chai Wan, etc., tested positive for sewage , indicating that there may be recessive patients in the premises in this area. The government will distribute a total of about 50,000 rapid antigen test kits to local residents, local cleaning staff, and property management staff for self-testing to assist in the identification of infected persons.
▼West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail is ready to resume traffic on December 27▼
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[16:42] Li Jiachao said that the Japanese measures mean that Hong Kong flights can only enter and exit at four airports. He has expressed disappointment to the Japanese government and believes that Hong Kong people and Hong Kong flights should not be limited to these four airports. He has contacted the Japanese Consulate in Hong Kong. , to express concern about the incident; the Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo has provided assistance to Hong Kong people in need. In fact, airlines have also provided information to passengers on how to take transportation to the four airports. The Economic and Trade Office is ready to provide assistance at any time. I hope that these restrictions will be lifted as soon as possible .
[16:22] Li Jiachao said that colleagues submit different proposals, some must ensure capacity, and some must ensure that the package can be matched, and it is a tight arrangement for the number of people, and they are all flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation.
In my opinion, the first step is to arrange the number of people smoothly. After observing for a period of time, the second step can be carried out. The actual situation needs to be discussed with the mainland. I firmly believe that Hong Kong people will cooperate with the measures and arrange them in an orderly manner. They have a positive attitude towards customs clearance. Think it can be handled in place.
Relaxation of epidemic prevention｜The mask order has not been withdrawn Lu Chongmao: Concerned about three diseases and the attack will continue until the end of winter flu Vaccine pass, compulsory inspection of buildings 12.29 The daily quick test of primary schools and kindergartens will be temporarily relaxed｜The uniform arrival requirement only holds within 24 hours Quick test or nucleic acid test within 48 hours Hong Kong relaxes epidemic prevention｜Lu Chongmao emphasizes medicine and vaccination Hong Kong people give priority to non-Hong Kong people must pay for vaccine passes at their own expense, quarantine of close contacts will be canceled from Thursday Li Jiachao: Hong Kong has epidemic prevention barriers to relax epidemic prevention｜Cancel vaccines Communication and social distance measures mask orders are maintained in one article to see the latest arrangements for customs clearance in the Mainland｜Lee Ka-chao: The increase in quotas in stages is not chaotic and does not require long queues
[16:08] Li Jiachao said that after the work report, he mentioned customs clearance, and agreed that there must be three principles for customs clearance: 1) gradual, 2) orderly, and 3) comprehensive, that is, the first step is successful and smooth, and it will be gradually comprehensive Customs clearance, I believe it is common sense. If there is no customs clearance for three years, the demand for customs clearance must be huge. To ensure that there is no chaos, the experience of customs clearance must be smooth. Neither want to happen, so step by step is the first principle.
We have already contacted the relevant units in the Mainland, and we are moving towards the goal in an orderly and comprehensive manner. We hope that after reaching a consensus with the Mainland units by mid-January, the plan will be submitted to the central government for approval before implementation.
The goal is to implement it before January 15th. We are moving towards the goal, and we have contacted different units to move towards this goal, so we have confidence and a positive attitude.
[15:55] Lu Chongmao said that the government has always aimed to ensure that there are enough vaccines for Hong Kong people to get injections. Fubitai and Sinovac have been officially registered. In addition to citing that the vaccines are safe and effective, it also means that vaccine manufacturers can submit to private medical professionals Personnel supply and purchase vaccines. At present, enough vaccines have been bought for Hong Kong people to vaccinate. The demand for bivalent vaccines and children’s formulas of Fubitai is higher than that of the original virus strain vaccines, and the replenishment time is long. Therefore, the arrangement has been adjusted on December 23. Vaccines and children's formulas are given priority to free vaccinations for Hong Kong residents. Fubitai and Sinovac's original vaccines are used as boosters. Non-Hong Kong residents must stay at least 30 days before they can be provided as boosters.
The government will pay close attention to the vaccination situation review arrangements to avoid non-Hong Kong residents who come to Hong Kong for injections for a short period of time.
▼On December 28, the government announced that starting from December 29, no nucleic acid testing will be required when entering the airport▼
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[15:40] Lu Chongmao, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said that the government has been following the principle of scientific and precise anti-epidemic, keeping pace with the changing epidemic situation, ensuring the health of the medical system and citizens, and balancing economic needs.
Over the past few months, measures have been adjusted in a steady and orderly manner, so that people's lives can return to normal, and they can connect to the world with the backing of the motherland.
1) No longer define close contacts of the new crown and cancel the quarantine order: the vaccination rate has increased in the past three years, and the immunity has reached a high level. This order greatly increased social costs. In order to further promote economic activities and restore people's lives, it was decided to cancel the classification of close contacts and issue quarantine orders to them.
That is to say, the family members and other close contacts of the confirmed cases can come and go freely in the future without compulsory isolation.
2) Cancel the vaccine pass: The vaccination rate of the third dose has increased significantly from 23% at the end of February to 83% now, establishing a solid epidemic prevention screen and laying the foundation for recovery. For those who have recovered, the overall effectiveness of three doses has reached 94%. It is estimated that maintaining the vaccine pass can bring additional benefits or the social cost is not enough. Therefore, the vaccine pass system, including the temporary permit arrangement for people arriving in Hong Kong, has been cancelled.
3) Unify the inspection requirements of incoming tourists to achieve consistency: Considering the changes in the Mainland and the world, the import rate from the Mainland has increased from the first half of December to 5.8%, which is similar to other overseas regions. , further optimize the arrangements under balance, and simplify the arrangements for arrivals in Hong Kong to apply to all arrivals in a uniform manner.
4) Cancel most social distances: including the cancellation of restrictions on gatherings in public places, but maintain mask requirements.
In the past few months, various social distance measures have been properly adjusted to allow daily exercise. In response to public expectations, most social measures will be canceled: including restrictions on the operation of catering business premises and listed premises under 599F, and group gatherings in public places under 599G Restrict the "gathering restriction order"; however, the industry is strongly urged to maintain the environmental hygiene of the premises, such as air circulation, regular cleaning and disinfection, avoiding sharing personal items, and providing arrangements such as hand sanitizer.
The current class will maintain 599I, and public transportation requirements will continue to be maintained. Wearing a mask is one of the important ways to reduce respiratory tract infections. Because Hong Kong is in a high-risk period of respiratory tract infections, experts’ opinions are combined to assess that the current cancellation may cause major infections. In order to prevent citizens In winter, we are double attacked by the new crown flu, so we must maintain the mask order.
▼The Sheung Wan Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal will reopen on December 28▼
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[15:30] Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao announced further optimization of epidemic prevention measures, which will be implemented tomorrow (28th):
1) Cancel the quarantine order and no longer define close contacts, but will issue health measure recommendations to such people through confirmed cases
2) To cancel the Vaccination Pass, more targeted measures will be taken, especially to continue to promote the vaccination of the elderly and the young
3) Cancel all mandatory nucleic acid tests for entry. Overseas, Mainland Macau and Taiwan arrivals to Hong Kong are no longer required. Mandatory nucleic acid tests on or after the day of arrival in Hong Kong will be changed to issue health advice for self-testing up to the fifth day
4) Cancel all social distance measures, including gathering restrictions, 1.5-meter table distance, maximum number of people per table, etc., and only maintain the mask order
Japanese airport restrictions｜Four kinds of mentality fly to Fukuoka, Okinawa
[12:48] The Japanese government suddenly announced on Tuesday (27th) that starting from Friday (30th), passengers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau can only enter from Tokyo's Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, Osaka Kansai Airport and Nagoya's Chubu Airport , Return arrangements for passengers from other destinations are unknown.
This morning (28th), there are still passengers at Hong Kong Airport going to restricted destinations such as Okinawa and Fukuoka. They can be divided into four types of mentality for their itinerary and return arrangements. Some people plan to return to Hong Kong by detouring Taiwan. First flew from Okinawa to Tokyo and then returned to Hong Kong, but also decided to go with the situation, not worried or prepared: "I haven't traveled for three years, even if it's something we really want to go."
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News: Vaccine pass, restrictions on gatherings cancelled, close contacts will not be quarantined Li Jiachao meets reporters in the afternoon
[12:45] Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao will hold a press conference of the "Epidemic Response Guidance and Coordination Group" at 3:30 this afternoon (28th). Director of the Medical and Health Bureau Lu Chongmao and Director of the Center for Health Protection Xu Lejian will also attend.
According to sources, the government plans to cancel some social distancing measures, and close contacts of confirmed cases will no longer need to be quarantined, but measures such as mask orders, quarantine orders for confirmed cases, and rapid school tests will continue to be maintained.
Customs Clearance in the Mainland︱He Boliang’s material to get the same injections Passengers who come to Hong Kong are given priority to follow foreign countries and do not need to quarantine
[10:52] Customs clearance with the mainland is imminent. Regarding the arrangements for personnel exchanges, Ho Pak-liang, director of the Center for Infection and Infectious Diseases of the University of Hong Kong, pointed out that the symptoms of all injections are mild, and the chance of severe cases is one in ten thousand. I believe that priority will be given to all three injections For tourists coming to Hong Kong, he believes that there is no need for quarantine after customs clearance, and the role of testing is minimal.
Customs clearance in the mainland︱Jiang Yuhuan pointed out that the national policy is to return to normal and Hong Kong should follow the steps to withdraw some epidemic prevention measures
[09:38] The National Health and Medical Commission announced that the new crown pneumonia will no longer be included in the management of quarantine infectious diseases from January 8 next year, and those who are diagnosed do not need to be quarantined.
Legislative Council member Jiang Yuhuan said today (28th) that the country's prevention and control policies now hope to return to normal, and that Hong Kong should follow the guidelines of the Mainland, and it is necessary to withdraw some of the epidemic prevention policies.
At present, a series of regulations made by the government under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Chapter 599) are still in effect. Jiang pointed out that Chapter 599 refers to a public health emergency, but now that Hong Kong is holding large-scale events, the government should review the policy Is it still relevant.
▼Accident and Emergency Department of Kwong Wah Hospital on December 27▼
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▼December 27, the last day of the Fishing and Food Carnival▼
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▼Pilita is out of stock on December 26▼
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▼December 25, the citizens "return to normal" to celebrate Christmas▼
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▼On December 23, the airport reappeared the crowds of tourists▼
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In the first two months of free travel in Japan, 120,000 Hong Kong residents "returned to the countryside"; in November, there were ten tourists and one Hong Kong resident
【00:44】Since the opening of Japan in June, the number of Hong Kong people traveling to Japan "returning to the countryside" has only been a few hundred per month. However, since Japan resumed independent travel in October, the number of monthly tourists has soared to 36,200 , an increase of about 12 times compared to September.
In November, 83,000 Hong Kong people visited Japan, accounting for 8.9% of the total number of tourists visiting Japan in that month, second only to tourists from South Korea, Taiwan and the United States, and almost one in ten tourists was from Hong Kong; In comparison, there were 199,702 Hong Kong people who visited Japan that month, which means that it has recovered to about 42% before the epidemic last month.
▼December 25, when the epidemic situation in Macau was severe, many shops were closed▼
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Epidemic situation in Macau｜Free nucleic acid testing will be canceled from Tuesday Residents who suspect the epidemic will only need a quick test｜An increase of 18,626 confirmed imported cases will hit a new high of 990 people and 53 more people will die Purgatory Epidemic｜A 31-month-old girl died and 3 young children were in critical condition. The cumulative number of confirmed cases exceeded 2.5 million. Weekly Epidemic｜130,000 confirmed cases rose to 20% in critical cases last week. The epidemic is about to end at zero o'clock, and everyone shouts Merry Christmas
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