Regarding the epidemic in Hong Kong, the Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today (16th) that there were 4,653 new confirmed cases of infection, a sharp drop of more than 20% on a daily basis, and 50 more patients died.
15 Lunar New Year Flower Markets across Hong Kong opened today (16th), but only wet goods, that is, New Year flowers are allowed to be sold.
The Hong Kong section of the high-speed rail resumed operation yesterday after being suspended for three years. MTR said more than 6,500 people took it.
Summary of yesterday's epidemic:
-An increase of 6,261 confirmed cases, a decrease of nearly 20% from yesterday.
- There were 170 imported cases, accounting for 2.72% of the overall case rate; compared with 24,826 airport arrivals on the same day, the confirmed rate was 0.68%, and the seven-day average rate was 1.01%.
- 66 new patients died, the 7-day average mortality rate was 0.762%, the overall mortality rate remained at 0.45%, and the cumulative death toll was 12,813.
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1.15｜The high-speed rail was reopened and more than 6,500 people took it. The number of confirmed cases dropped to 6,000
The immediate effective reproductive rate of local cases compiled by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong dropped to 0.6955, and the rate of decline slowed down.
(Photo from HKU Faculty of Medicine)
Victoria Park New Year's Eve kicks off, citizens rush to buy 1-meter-tall peach blossoms to worship Buddha "A thousand mosquitoes won't make it to the palace"
[14:21] The Lunar New Year is approaching, and the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair resumed today (16th) after a year's absence. Some citizens entered the venue early in the morning and bought peach blossoms about 1 meter high, intending to use them to worship Buddha. Thousands of mosquitoes are not used, so happy and beautiful, and it’s back to the palace.”
She also pointed out that "putting flowers during the Chinese New Year, I think I am very energetic." There is also a parent who took her son to the New Year's Fair for the first time, but this year the dry goods area has never been lacking. She thinks it is a pity and hopes that the dry goods area will resume next year. buy at the same time".
▼On the eve of the opening of the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair on January 15▼
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▼15 Lunar New Year Fairs▼
Hong Kong and Macau quarantine-free customs clearance｜The number of Hong Kong residents entering Macau has more than doubled
[13:44] The Hong Kong and Macau tourism industry held an exchange luncheon today (16th). Cheng Weidong, deputy director of the Tourism Bureau, said that after customs clearance on January 8, the number of Hong Kong tourists visiting Macau rose from 2,717 on January 7 to 5,630 Last Saturday (14th), 10,084 Hong Kong people entered the country, which means that the number of Hong Kong people entering Hong Kong has doubled in just one week.
He also mentioned that the MGTO will organize a number of major tourism events, such as the float display during the Lunar New Year and other festive activities. Cheng Weidong also said that Macau will hold a fireworks display, and tourists can also set off fireworks together in the special fireworks area , to feel the festive atmosphere, and will also attract tourists with a monthly theme.
Customs Clearance｜The quota of land routes has increased to 65,000
[13:44] The first phase of quarantine-free customs clearance between China and Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government recently announced that starting from this Wednesday (18th) for four consecutive days, that is, from the 27th to the 30th of the new year, the daily number of northbound people at land ports will be increased to 6.5 Shi Lishan, deputy director of the Association of Community Organizations, said on a radio program that some citizens need to go to work and cannot make it to the north in time, and hope that the quota increase arrangement will be extended to the Lunar New Year period.
Legislative Councilor Shao Ka-fai from the wholesale and retail industry pointed out that after the resumption of the high-speed rail, the consumption of customers in famous stores and jewelry stores in Tsim Sha Tsui increased by 20% to 30%.
Customs Clearance｜The first cruise ship will return to Hong Kong in March
[13:09] During the fifth wave of the epidemic, the Hong Kong government successively tightened epidemic prevention measures, and finally cruises on high seas were "cleared".
Resorts World Cruises, the Asian cruise brand that owns "Genting Dream", announced today (16th) that the new member of the fleet, "Resorts World One", will enter the Hong Kong cruise business. Weekly two-night and three-night open sea itineraries.
The supply of paracetamol drugs has stabilized, and the Chamber of Commerce of Pharmacies has reported that there have been no mainlanders rushing to Hong Kong to buy them
[13:09] There was a shortage of paracetamol drugs in the market earlier, and now there is a situation of hype and speculation of "Bi Li Pain", and many people are rushing to buy them.
Zhang Derong, vice chairman of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Pharmacy General Chamber of Commerce, said in Hong Kong and Taiwan's "Millennium" today (16th) that the supply and demand of analgesics and antipyretics in the market have stabilized, and "it is not difficult to buy individual brands that are out of stock." What has been seen in the past week, No mainlanders came to Hong Kong to rush to buy.
The guidelines of the Department of Health suggest that the industry should not sell more than 60 tablets of "paracetamol" drugs to a single customer. Zhang Derong said that he is happy to see the industry self-regulate instead of legislative control, and has not received any complaints from the public that any pharmacy is involved in large-scale sales.
▼January 15 Guangzhou East Railway Station facilities direct view▼
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▼The first train to Guangzhou East arrived on January 15▼
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▼On January 15, the first train from the new branch line to Guangzhou East passes through Dongguan South Railway Station▼
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▼January 15, Shenzhen North Railway Station Spring Festival travel is exploding▼
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▼On January 15, the MTR and the Tourism Board welcomed the first batch of southbound high-speed rail passengers▼
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▼The high-speed rail Hong Kong section resumed operation on January 15▼
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▼January 15 Macau Tourism Bureau invites representatives of Hong Kong tourism industry to visit▼
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Weekly Epidemic｜The number of confirmed cases last week was halved to nearly 620,000. The average death rate doubled to 0.76% in 7 days
[07:00] Hong Kong is gradually returning to normal, and the high-speed rail officially resumed operation on Sunday (15th).
Looking back at last week (January 9-15), the epidemic showed obvious signs of decline. A total of 61,777 local and imported cases were recorded, which was nearly half of the 59,169 cases or 48.9% compared with the previous week (January 2-8).
Last week, the average total number of patients in hospital was 4,390, a weekly decrease of 14.27%.
As for the death cases, the difference in the number of deaths in the two weeks is not large. Last week, 471 patients died, only 2 people less than the previous week. However, the seven-day average death rate compared with the number of patients increased by 0.371 percentage points last week, doubling to 0.762%.
High-speed rail re-opening｜The drive to Guangzhou East is only 15 minutes fast through train. Tian Beichen: It does not meet the definition of high-speed rail. Qing, Daxing Garden and other 9 housing estates have positive sewage and 40,000 people need to take a quick test at Guangzhou East Station｜Book tickets to return to Hong Kong and gradually look at the self-service machines to sell back to Hong Kong. Tickets must enter "XG" high-speed rail resumption｜Hong Kong people living in the United States after visiting relatives in Guangzhou Passing through West Kowloon and then returning to China, praise: the high-speed rail is good, Guangzhou East direct hit | The high-speed rail journey takes 1 hour and 37 minutes faster than expected. Enjoy the fast food on the train 20 minutes to Guangzhou East | A filial girl takes her parents to visit Hong Kong and praises the convenience and speed of the Hong Kong mother: the high-speed rail ticket is expensive but saves time to pass the customs | The long queue for the China-Hong Kong car inspection takes half a year to digest. The seven steps to return to Hong Kong are due to the crowds during the Spring Festival travel rush, and the high-speed rail will be resumed early | After the new year, the high-speed rail resumed with more passengers from the mainland｜The first batch of tourists arrived in Hong Kong at about 8:00 and the residents of Shenzhen went back and forth to enjoy two paradises on the same day. Tong｜50 passengers have arrived at the station before dawn. Railway disguised as Chinese railway staff took the first train to resume high-speed rail｜The first train drove to Shenzhen North Station. British immigrant families took a detour to return to their hometowns to visit their relatives due to the epidemic.
1.15｜The high-speed rail was reopened and more than 6,500 people took the number of confirmed cases. Quota for customs clearance before Chinese New Year
