Anti-epidemic measures such as vaccine permits, gathering restrictions, quarantine arrangements for close contacts, and nucleic acid testing for entry inspections will be canceled starting today (29th), but the mask order will remain in place.
Students still need to take a quick test, and if it is negative, they are allowed to return to school; staff in the dormitory must maintain a daily rapid antigen test and regular nucleic acid test, residents must also take a daily quick test, and visitors must have a negative nucleic acid test result.
The number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong yesterday (28th) returned to the level of 20,000, with 20,865 new infections.
Summary of the epidemic situation yesterday (28th):
-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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12.28｜Vaccination permits, cancellation of mandatory building inspections, and limited quotas at the initial stage of customs clearance in the Mainland
China Travel Service's "Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents" Online Reservation Service
Addresses, business hours, and inquiry telephone numbers of the Hong Kong CTS Document Service Centers
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.
(Photo from HKU Faculty of Medicine)
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[13:58] Hong Kong Express HK Express stated that according to the latest information from the Japanese authorities, it is confirmed that the Japanese flights in Tokyo (Narita and Haneda), Osaka-Kansai, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Okinawa will continue to operate.
Like Cathay Pacific, in response to the requirements of the Japanese authorities, starting from this Friday (30th), customers going to Fukuoka and Okinawa must declare before departure, confirming that they have not stayed in mainland China within 7 days before departure.
When customers check in at the airport, they are required to sign the relevant declaration form, and customers who fail to meet the relevant requirements can choose to refund or rebook the flight.
HK Express stated that airlines are not allowed to add additional flights on the basis of the number of flights already in operation during the week from December 23 to 29. Therefore, HK Express can only operate a total of 60 flights per week to the above-mentioned destinations. 41 flights departing from Hong Kong to Japan will be reduced. Flights from December 29 to January 13 next year will operate as usual, and flights from Japan to Hong Kong will be reduced from January 14 next year.
Liu Yulong predicts that the Hong Kong epidemic has reached its peak and is rampant, and the quarantine order for confirmed cases can be canceled after two weeks at the earliest
[13:20] Most of the anti-epidemic measures will be canceled starting today (29th), only the mask order and the isolation order for confirmed cases remain in place.
Liu Yulong, a government expert consultant and chairman of the Scientific Committee on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, said that according to the current number of confirmed cases and the amount of virus detected in building sewage, it is approaching the level at the beginning of the year. .
He said that after the end of this year and the beginning of next month, if the number of daily confirmed cases falls back to more than 10,000, consideration can be given to canceling the quarantine order for confirmed cases and the requirement for vaccines for overseas travelers. Consider lifting the mask order.
Refers to relaxing the psychological threshold for epidemic prevention to ensure the health of citizens Lu Chongmao: I have no objection to deleting safe travel
[13:10] After three years of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, most of the epidemic prevention measures were finally relaxed today (29th).
Lu Chongmao, Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, responded to whether to delete the Safe Travel app when attending a radio program in the morning, saying, "Everyone has countless apps (apps) on their mobile phones, and some people don't even know what apps they have."
He also pointed out that the Safe Travel app still has many functions, but "if some people don't like it, think it (safe travel) is useless, and want to cancel it, we have no objection."
Lu Chongmao was asked again whether the relaxation of measures had to pass a psychological barrier. Lu Chongmao said that his only psychological barrier was how to ensure public health and medical system services. "It's not about personal obstacles, it's all about Hong Kong's overall interests."
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Flight restrictions in Japan｜Passengers who have not gone to the mainland within 7 days can fly to 3 airports, Cathay Pacific, suspends flights to Nagoya, Fukuoka
[12:24] The Japanese authorities restricted Hong Kong, the mainland and Macau to only four designated airports for passenger planes to make fine adjustments. If none of the passengers on the plane has stayed in the mainland within seven days, this Friday (30th) can go as usual Landing in Sapporo, Fukuoka, Okinawa.
Cathay Pacific stated that in response to the requirements of the Japanese authorities, starting from Friday, customers going to Fukuoka and Sapporo must declare before departure, confirming that they have not stayed in mainland China within 7 days before departure.
When customers check in at the airport, they are required to sign the relevant declaration form, and customers who fail to meet the relevant requirements can choose to refund or rebook the flight.
Cathay Pacific said that from this Friday, all flights to Nagoya and Fukuoka will be cancelled, while flights to Sapporo will be reduced from seven to five flights a week, and flights on Monday and Wednesday will be cancelled.
In addition, flights CX500 and CX502 to Tokyo Narita Airport will also be cancelled.
From December 30 to January 8 next year, all flights returning to Hong Kong from Japan will return to Hong Kong as scheduled, and "auspicious planes" will go to airports where passengers are prohibited from landing to pick up passengers back to Hong Kong.
From January 9 next year, all flights back to Hong Kong from Nagoya will also be cancelled, and flights back to Hong Kong from Sapporo will also be reduced from seven to five flights a week, and Monday and Wednesday flights will be canceled from January 11.
In addition, CX501 Tokyo Narita, CX503 Osaka and Fukuoka return flights on certain days will also be cancelled.
Cathay Pacific stated that among the customers affected by the flight cancellation, customers who were originally scheduled to travel between Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo will be arranged to take other flights; while customers traveling to and from Nagoya will be relocated to Osaka flights.
As other flights are full during the tourist season, full refunds will be provided to affected customers traveling to and from Fukuoka.
Customers who book flights directly through Cathay Pacific will receive an email with flight details within a few days; customers who book tickets to and from Fukuoka directly through Cathay Pacific can process refunds directly through the link in the email; To book a flight, you need to contact the relevant travel agent directly for follow-up.
Cathay Pacific said that customers do not need to call the customer service team for direct inquiries at this stage.
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Farewell to the vaccine pass "zero needle" elderly for 10 months and finally drink tea in the restaurant: be free!
[11:01] The "vaccine pass" has been implemented for more than 10 months, and it officially came to an end today (29th). There is an elderly person who has not been vaccinated today and can't wait to go to the teahouse to "beat up" and sigh for a long-lost sip of tea.
He has not been infected with the virus for several months. When asked why he did not get vaccinated, the old man said, "It doesn't matter whether you get an injection or not. Many people have been killed. It's better if you don't hit me. Don't worry!" Regarding the government's cancellation of the vaccine pass, he responded: "Be happy, be free! Life is freedom!"
▼On December 28, the government announced the cancellation of the vaccine pass▼
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Withdrawal of the vaccine pass Tian Beichen slammed the government: Is there a mistake?
30,000 quota at the beginning of customs clearance
[09:47] The government will relax most of the social distance measures starting today (29th), including the cancellation of vaccine passes.
Tian Beichen, a member of the Legislative Council of the Real Politics Roundtable, said that he strongly opposed the cancellation of the vaccine pass, emphasizing that the epidemic situation is high, more than 5,000 people have been hospitalized recently, and the three-shot vaccination rate for the elderly is only about 79%. He is worried that the medical system will be overloaded. Lu Chongmao kept saying that you must take all the injections and remove the mask first, because you will be admitted to the hospital, but today it is relaxed... Has the government made a mistake, and will people believe him in the future?"
He also predicts that the initial customs clearance limit between Hong Kong and the Mainland will be about 30,000, and he also hopes that all high-speed rail stations will be fully open after the high-speed rail resumes passenger capacity. Vaccinations are required.
▼On December 28, China Travel Service will apply for the Home Return Permit▼
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▼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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Last week, it was said that the vaccine pass should be maintained, and now Lu Chongmao: consider cost-effective relaxation and non-abandonment
[09:18] The government has relaxed most of the social distance measures starting today (29th), only maintaining the mask order and the isolation order for confirmed cases, and is fully moving towards normalcy.
Lu Chongmao, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said today (29th) that the government's relaxation of policies does not mean giving up on epidemic prevention. He also pointed out that although the virus has mutated and the public's immunity has improved in the past three years, the new crown, flu, and colds have "closed in some places." , but the impact of the new crown on citizens and medical treatment is greater than that of the flu, emphasizing that "we do not want to downplay the impact of the new crown on the public and medical care."
It doesn't mean that one represents the other, or that the two are the same, that one plus one may be greater than two... I don't want to downplay the impact of the new crown on citizens and medical care... Relax but don't give up.
Director of the Medical and Health Bureau Lu Chongmao
▼On December 28, Li Jiachao announced that most of the epidemic prevention restrictions will be canceled from December 29▼
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▼The Sheung Wan Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal will reopen on December 28▼
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▼West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail is ready to resume traffic on December 27▼
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01 Exclusive Customs Clearance｜Hong Kong to Beijing has been exempted from centralized isolation and entry personnel can freely enter and exit the community
[00:29] The National Health and Medical Commission announced on the evening of Monday (26th) that starting from January 8, the requirement for nucleic acid testing for entry will be abolished, and those entering the country will not be required to undergo centralized isolation.
So, what is the current quarantine policy for entering the Mainland?
A person who flew from Hong Kong to Beijing on Wednesday (28th) revealed to "Hong Kong 01" that after entering Beijing, he was taken to a quarantine hotel by an anti-epidemic vehicle, and then took a taxi back home without signing any documents. And there is no need for home isolation, and you can freely enter and leave the community.
The "Hong Kong 01" reporter flew from Hong Kong to Beijing on Sunday (25th), and left the quarantine hotel after completing the 1-day centralized quarantine.
▼Pilita is out of stock on December 26▼
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Vaccine passes are cancelled. Daily quick tests for teachers and students will be maintained until 1.31 next year. Full-time lectures will be held from February next year. Forced inspection buildings will be suspended｜949 people were fined a total of 9.49 million without testing. Vaccination priority for Hong Kong residents Non-Hong Kong residents have to pay their own vaccine pass Cancellation｜Restaurant expects to accompany elders to drink tea Young customers increase catering business or increase 10% Vaccination pass Canceled on Thursday Nearly 400,000 people did not get a "zero shot" for one shot White-collar sighed contradiction!
Out of stock of Bili Pain｜Pharmacies in many districts continue to rush to buy and a box of 10 pills of counterfeit medicines can be fried to 180 yuan to relax epidemic prevention｜The mask order has not been withdrawn. The number of quotas will be increased by phases without chaos and long queues for vaccine passes, mandatory building inspections will be withdrawn on 12.29, primary schools and kindergartens will be withdrawn on 12.29, and the daily quick test will be maintained for the time being. Japan airport restrictions｜Cathay Pacific plans to stop Fukuoka and Hokkaido flights on Thursday and announced the results of discussions with the Japanese side Returning to Hong Kong at the airport Lin Shixiong: Removal of restricted vaccine permits, quarantine of close contacts will be canceled on Thursday Li Jiachao: Hong Kong has epidemic prevention barriers to relax epidemic prevention｜A uniform arrival requirement requires only a rapid test within 24 hours or a nucleic acid test within 48 hours. Japanese airport restrictions｜ Passengers flying to Fukuoka, Okinawa with four mindsets are safe as they meet: three years without travel to mainland China｜China Travel Service explodes crowds to change certificates Citizens are anxious to return home without an appointment and stand in line for 3 hours to enter Japan｜Insurance Association says travel insurance does not cover epidemic prevention orders for the industry : no way this time
