After the "customs clearance" between Hong Kong and the mainland, the two places must hold a negative nucleic acid certificate within 48 hours, but the mainland is not like Hong Kong's exemption for children under the age of three. Chief Executive Li Jiachao reiterated the difference before attending the guild this morning (10th) Therefore, the testing center in Hong Kong will provide testing services for these young children for entry into the Mainland. At the same time, he will communicate with the Mainland to understand "what is the consideration?"
As for the CT value standards for nucleic acid negative certificates in the two places are different, the Hong Kong standard is stricter.
Li Jiachao said that the mainland only looks at whether the report is negative. As for the negative CT value standard adopted in Hong Kong, the Medical Services and Health Bureau is communicating with different laboratories, hoping to unify the test standards for nucleic acid reports.
As for whether Hong Kong will relax the quarantine order for confirmed cases, he said that he needs to pay attention to the trend of the epidemic situation in Hong Kong before making a decision.
The negative standards of the two places are different Li: the laboratory is required to be consistent
The standard for a negative nucleic acid in the mainland is a CT value of 35 or above, but Hong Kong’s standard requires a CT value of 40 or above. Li Jiachao said that he is in close communication with the mainland government. According to the family's instructions on the negative results... It is to seek consensus with different laboratories and hope that the standards will be the same."
As for the different prices of nucleic acid testing in the two places, Li Jiachao pointed out that the price depends on the conditions and operating requirements of the two places, and also pointed out that the current price of nucleic acid testing is cheaper than before.
Whether it will be replaced by a quick test, Li Jiachao pointed out that the governments of the two places need to agree, but he pointed out that the number of infected people has increased, and he believes that nucleic acid testing is an effective guarantee to ensure that people who leave the two places will not be infected. In the future, it can be based on the actual situation. And check whether there is room for adjustment, but we must manage risks well.
Future quick test instead?
Li: Nucleic acid can guarantee that people who cross the border will not be diagnosed
As for the different entry requirements for children under the age of 3 in the two places, children under the age of 3 entering Hong Kong are now exempt from testing, while the mainland has no exemption. Li Jiachao promised to continue to communicate with the mainland.
However, since the mainland does not exempt children under the age of 3 from testing, the government has reached a consensus with the testing center to add testing services for children under the age of 3.
As for whether it will follow Macau's relaxation of the quarantine order for confirmed cases, it will be changed to self-assessment and home quarantine.
Li Jiachao said that he will closely monitor the local epidemic situation, including the death rate, severe disease rate, medical system, etc., before making a decision on the next step.
He also pointed out that the customs clearance between Hong Kong and the mainland is a decision made by the government after referring to the data and believes that the risks are controllable. As for the rest of the epidemic prevention restrictions, it is necessary to continue to pay attention to the local epidemic data.
Customs Clearance｜Government clarifies that children under the age of 3 entering the Mainland from Hong Kong must have a nucleic acid certificate Stool testing, additional swab sampling The government does not rule out legislation to limit the purchase of drugs Li Jiachao: is discussing the sale of anti-fever drugs with "self-discipline restrictions" customs clearance appointment｜Appointment rate in the next 8 weeks is 17%, more than 90% of the annual high-speed rail target will be opened to traffic on 1.15