As the epidemic slows down, the isolation order for confirmed cases will be canceled tomorrow (30th), the isolation order issued will also be invalid, and the rapid test positive reporting website will also be closed.
Starting tomorrow, people who are diagnosed will no longer be issued "quarantine orders" and "coronavirus sick leave" will be canceled in disguise. Once workers are diagnosed, they must seek medical treatment in accordance with the "Employment Ordinance" and be issued a "doctor's certificate" before they can apply for sick leave.
However, is it necessary to issue a "doctor's certificate" for the diagnosis of new coronary pneumonia?
Where should I seek medical treatment after being diagnosed?
Are all asymptomatic patients free to enter and leave any premises or go to work?
How can a confirmed employee get paid sick leave?
"Hong Kong 01" sorts out the major questions that citizens most often encounter after the cancellation of the quarantine order.
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Q1 Can I get a "doctor's certificate" if I am infected with COVID-19?
Infected people should pay attention to the health advice issued by the government. If they feel uncomfortable, seek medical treatment as soon as possible. The doctor will issue a "doctor's certificate" according to the clinical physical condition.
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Q2 If the nucleic acid test or rapid test is positive, do I need to report and quarantine?
Starting from January 30, the government will cancel the mandatory isolation order for confirmed cases and will no longer issue isolation orders, but will instead issue health measure recommendations and anti-epidemic information packages.
Those who are diagnosed do not need to stay in residences, hospitals, isolation facilities, etc. Even if they test positive on their own, they do not need to report on the online platform.
The government considers that some people still need to stay in community isolation facilities, and the authorities will make transitional arrangements until February 28.
If the confirmed cases live in an inappropriate environment or do not want to have the risk of infecting family members, they can contact the Fire Services Department through WhatsApp service platform: 5233 2939, email: fsd_cif@hkfsd.gov.hk or WeChat account: fsd_cif.
Those who stay in isolation facilities can stay for up to 7 days. If they choose to leave early, they do not need a negative rapid test result, but they cannot return to the isolation facility after leaving.
Since admission to isolation facilities is purely voluntary, no sick leave or certificate of diagnosis will be granted to voluntary residents.
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Q3 Which clinics can a confirmed person seek medical treatment if they feel unwell?
After January 30, the new crown treatment will be concentrated in 7 designated clinics to all more than 70 general clinics to provide treatment. After the doctor's assessment, the new crown oral medicine will be prescribed if necessary.
In addition, the telediagnosis service will be suspended.
The Hospital Authority will reserve 1,000 consultation places per day for patients with higher-risk confirmed cases, including the elderly, children aged 5 or below, pregnant women at or above 28 weeks of pregnancy, and immunosuppressed patients.
General confirmed patients and higher-risk confirmed patients can make an appointment for consultation through the Hospital Authority's mobile app "HA GO".
Ordinary confirmed patients can make an appointment through the "Appointment for General Outpatient Clinic" program and the General Outpatient Clinic Telephone Appointment System; higher-risk confirmed patients can make an appointment through the "New Crown Care Appointment (General Outpatient Clinic)" program, or make an appointment at the general outpatient clinic The appointment system makes an appointment for the confirmed elderly according to the patient's input information.
For enquiries, members of the public can call the HA support hotline at 1836115.
Those who are diagnosed with mild symptoms can also seek medical advice from private doctors who can prescribe oral drugs for the new crown. The list of relevant private doctors.
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Q4 How should staff and students test positive?
The government emphasizes that asymptomatic patients can freely enter and exit any place or go to work, but in order to protect the young group, all students in Hong Kong will maintain a daily rapid test before returning to school until February 28, and
students who test positive are not allowed to return to school
until soon The test result is negative; teaching staff do not need to take daily rapid tests. If they test positive and have obvious symptoms, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible and should not go to work. They must obtain a "doctor's certificate" to ask for sick leave.
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Q5 Is a "doctor's certificate" required for a confirmed employee to apply for sick leave?
The paid sick leave arrangements for confirmed employees will be in line with the diseases covered under the Employment Ordinance, that is,
employees need to provide medical certificates to obtain sick leave for 4 consecutive days or more, and will be paid sick leave allowance
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Sun Yuhan, director of the Labor and Welfare Bureau, said at the epidemic press conference earlier that both employers and employees can negotiate on their own whether to return to work. If there are no confirmed symptoms, they can go to work as usual under adequate health protection. If the employer requires the confirmed employee not to work, he must Calculate sick leave allowance in accordance with the Employment Ordinance.
Q6 High-risk workplaces, such as nursing home staff, can they go to work if they are diagnosed?
The staff of the nursing home confirmed to protect high-risk individuals. The government recommends that employees who are infected with the new crown virus should not go to the nursing home to be on duty, and do not go to work until the rapid test is negative for 2 consecutive days.
Can I get a "doctor's certificate" if I am infected with new coronary pneumonia?
Infected people should pay attention to the health advice issued by the government. If they feel uncomfortable, seek medical treatment as soon as possible. The doctor will issue a "doctor's certificate" according to the clinical physical condition.
If the nucleic acid test or rapid test is positive, do I need to report and quarantine?
Starting from January 30, the government will cancel the mandatory isolation order for confirmed cases and will no longer issue isolation orders, but will instead issue health measure recommendations and anti-epidemic information packages.
Is a "doctor's certificate" required for a confirmed employee to apply for sick leave?
The paid sick leave arrangements for confirmed employees will be in line with the diseases covered under the Employment Ordinance, that is, employees need to provide medical certificates to obtain sick leave for 4 consecutive days or more, and will be paid sick leave allowance.
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