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Lu Chongmao: It is planned to standardize the vaccine requirements for overseas and mainland tourists, urging the public not to snatch a fever-reducing and pain-relieving medicine

2022-12-31T04:57:15.222Z


Hong Kong is preparing for customs clearance with the mainland. The Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, said that customs clearance is what everyone expects and what the people want. However, the increase in the flow of people and people's livelihood and economic activities will inevitably intensify the epidemic. The authorities plan to unify overseas


Hong Kong is preparing for customs clearance with the mainland. The Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, Lu Chongmao, said that customs clearance is what everyone expects and what the people want. However, the increase in the flow of people and people’s livelihood and economic activities will inevitably intensify the epidemic. The authorities plan to standardize the vaccines imported from overseas and the mainland. Vaccination requirements, emphasizing the benefits of injections, hope to achieve consistency.


Concerning the recent frantic rush to buy Bisalicin in the market, Lu Chongmao pointed out that there are more than 700 kinds of medicines containing paracetamol in the market, and there is more than one brand, and there are many alternative medicines with the same ingredients. The medicine is at home, emphasizing that the supply of medicine is sufficient, and the authorities have also called on pharmaceutical companies to improve their pharmaceutical production capacity.


▼On December 28, Li Jiachao announced that most of the epidemic prevention restrictions will be canceled from December 29▼


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Plan to unify vaccine requirements for overseas mainland travelers

Customs clearance between Hong Kong and the mainland is imminent. Lu Chongmao said on the radio today (31st) that customs clearance is what everyone expects and what the people want in Hong Kong. Will do a good job of epidemic prevention.

At present, the vaccine requirements for overseas and mainland tourists are inconsistent. He said that he will review the measures and consider the risks brought by the epidemic situation in different places. He hopes to achieve consistency and truly connect the world and the country. Needling is of course beneficial, it will be consistent both internally and externally.”

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As for the cancellation of the vaccine pass at the peak of the epidemic, he explained that when policy adjustments are made, risks will inevitably be balanced. There is no swing”, also known as the current high vaccination rate in Hong Kong, the increased capacity of public hospitals, and private medical help, the pressure on the medical system is much better than before.

Lu Chongmao, Director of the Medical and Health Bureau.

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Virus affecting children with encephalitis can make things worse

In terms of the community, he said that the current community infection rate is high, and patients who died of other diseases in the hospital have also tested positive for the new crown, if about 40%; on the other hand, among the death cases, half of the vaccinations have not been completed. He reiterated that the elderly and infants Vaccination rates must increase.

He especially emphasized that 12 children have died of the new crown this year. He said that children infected with the epidemic not only attack their respiratory tract, but also develop encephalitis, causing their brains to swell to increase intracranial pressure, brain cells, and even the entire brain. Reversal makes the deterioration speed faster, "the permanent damage will be very serious even if the doctor can save his life."

▼Pilita is out of stock on December 26▼


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Lu Chongmao: There are more than 700 types of paracetamol medicines on the market, urging the public not to grab the same one

Lu went on to say that the purchase of drugs has been increased. The current reserve of the Hospital Authority is enough for 2 months, and the Department of Health has stockpiled 6 months.

He noticed that there was a rush for an antipyretic and painkiller in the market. The main ingredient of this medicine is paracetamol. There are actually more than 700 kinds of medicines with the same ingredient. "There is not only one brand, but a registered trademark", and the overall supply is still sufficient.

He has called on Hong Kong pharmaceutical companies to enhance their pharmaceutical capabilities, and also appealed to the public not to concentrate on buying a single brand of drugs, and not to hoard drugs. The government will supply them when necessary, including anti-epidemic kits and paracetamol drugs.

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Source: hk1

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