Three years after the outbreak of the new crown virus, Hong Kong canceled the quarantine order for confirmed persons starting today (30th), and the epidemic prevention has entered another stage, with a total of 2,876,106 confirmed cases.
The Department of Health announced today that there were 358 new confirmed cases of nucleic acid testing, and another 5 people died of (the cause of death) new crown virus disease.
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1.29｜The quarantine order was canceled at midnight tonight, 3283 more cases were diagnosed and 2 more critical cases of children
▼January 30th, Park Li Kei General Outpatient Clinic treated new crown patients▼
The quarantine order was canceled｜358 new confirmed cases, 5 people died of the epidemic, and more than 1,400 patients seek medical treatment today
【21:57】The government will stop issuing quarantine orders to people diagnosed with the new coronavirus starting today (30th).
The Department of Health announced on the "2019 Coronavirus Disease Webpage" today (30th) that 358 new cases of nucleic acid testing were confirmed, and 5 people died of (the cause of death) the new coronavirus disease.
From now on, those who are diagnosed can seek medical treatment in private medical institutions or government outpatient clinics.
According to the Hospital Authority, as of 5 pm today, general outpatient clinics have provided treatment services for more than 1,400 patients today, accounting for about 50% of the relevant consultation places.
Starting from Tuesday, the high-speed rail will increase the number of daily north-south two-way tickets by 5,000 to 30,000
[20:12] The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Lam Sai-hung, announced on the Bureau’s Facebook page that the West Kowloon Port of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the Hong Kong section of the Express Rail Link have been operating smoothly since the resumption of services on the 15th of this month.
The Bureau of Transport and Logistics, the MTR Corporation and the relevant departments in the Mainland have jointly reviewed the port operation and ticket sales situation in the past half a month today (30th), and unanimously agreed to increase the number of tickets available for sale every day, starting from tomorrow ( 31st (Tuesday), the number of north-south two-way tickets will be increased by 5,000 each day, so that the total number of tickets will increase from the current 20,000 to 30,000, an increase of 50%.
Customs Clearance | Luohu Port is expected to reopen in the second week of February
[19:41] At the beginning of this year, China and Hong Kong ushered in quarantine-free customs clearance, but land ports have always set quotas, and the Luohu Port, which has the largest number of users, has not yet opened.
Tian Beichen, a member of the Legislative Council of the Real Political Garden, and Zhang Xinyu, a member of the Hong Kong New Direction Legislative Council, told Hong Kong 01 that when the Luohu Port is cleared, the pre-clearance nucleic acid test and the customs clearance quota of each port will be canceled simultaneously.
Tian Beichen even predicted that the customs clearance at Luohu Port would be as early as the week of February 6th.
According to another source, the staff at the MTR Lo Wu Station have also returned to the station to familiarize themselves, and the train service is ready.
▼On January 8th, we will directly hit the Luohu Commercial City and the long queue at the East Gate▼
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After the man was infected with the epidemic, he left a message on Yoshinoya's FB, saying: Lin Zheng, you want to be fired, I will go to more blue shops
[18:02] The staff of the fruit shop went out during the period when they were suspected of being infected with the new crown virus, including eating at restaurants such as Yoshinoya in Yau Tsim Mong District and taking the MTR.
The case started today (30th) in the West Kowloon Court.
The police officers who arrested the defendant said that they stopped the defendant downstairs and found on his mobile phone that he had a quick test positive photo on his Facebook page and uploaded it in the group "Hong Kong Yellow Economic Circle". Yoshinoya’s food photo, with the accompanying text saying: “I haven’t been to Yoshinoya for more than 2 years. Today I have a sore throat and a weak mouth. I want to eat some Tommy. It’s clear, Lam Cheng, you want to cook, I’ll go to more blue shops ".
The magistrate Li Zhihao ruled that the evidence was established. The defendant without a lawyer said that tomorrow (31st) he will defend himself and argue that the government did not accept the rapid test results at that time.
▼On Saturday, January 28, believers visited Yuen Yuen College in Tsuen Wan and took pictures of Tai Sui▼
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Mask order｜Yang He Beiyin reveals the mystery of mask removal: Parents may let their children remove it at a permitted place in the future
[16:37] The government revoked the quarantine order for confirmed cases today (30th) and treated the new crown as a general respiratory disease, which means that the fight against the epidemic in Hong Kong is gradually coming to an end.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Ms Yang Ho Pui-yin, said today (January 30) that as Hong Kong has entered a new stage of epidemic prevention, the society is making every effort to return to normal, and reminded the public to receive appropriate doses of vaccines in a timely manner.
She also pointed out that the vaccination rate of children under the age of three is only about 25%, describing them as the "mask generation",
but one day in the future, the applicable places of the "mask order" will change. Take off the mask at the location"
, calling on parents to arrange for them to be vaccinated as soon as possible. During the conversation, it seemed to reveal the practice of withdrawing the mask order.
Distributing air tickets｜The government will announce the delivery of 500,000 tickets as soon as Thursday: Hong Kong residents and tourists alike
[16:21] The Airport Authority pre-purchased about 500,000 air tickets from four local airlines in 2020, hoping to stimulate Hong Kong's tourism industry by distributing air tickets to passengers after the epidemic has passed.
Most of the anti-epidemic measures have been relaxed, but the number of inbound tourists in Hong Kong is still far less than before the epidemic.
According to sources, the government will announce the specific arrangements for the distribution of 500,000 air tickets as soon as this Thursday. It is expected to mainly benefit tourists visiting Hong Kong and revitalize Hong Kong's tourism industry. It is understood that some air tickets will also benefit Hong Kong residents.
Legislative Council member Yao Pak-liang said that the air tickets are mainly used to attract tourists. According to his understanding, the air tickets are all short-distance routes to attract tourists from Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Chronically ill woman dies due to epidemic while awaiting isolation, daughter dies at home
[15:54] A woman with long-term diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease was listed as a close contact in 2020 because her daughter who lived with her was infected with the new crown. The daughter was sent to quarantine and left home alone. She was suspected of losing contact during the quarantine. He broke in and found her dead body at home, and later found that she was infected with new coronary pneumonia.
The coroner's court today (30th) launched an inquest into the incident. The daughter of the deceased revealed that after she was sent to quarantine, she informed the department that her mother was a long-term patient and needed someone to take care of her. People from the department said that they would send her mother to her as soon as possible. isolation.
But as far as she knew, the department did not send anyone to collect her mother's saliva samples, but only contacted her and told her not to go out.
Isolation Order Canceled｜7 Designated Clinics Resume General Department Today
[14:47] The quarantine order for people infected with the new crown was officially cancelled, and the 7 designated clinics resumed as general outpatient clinics on the same day.
A reporter from "Hong Kong 01" visited the Pak Lak Kee General Outpatient Clinic in San Po Kong this afternoon, and there were about 10 citizens queuing up before the doors opened this afternoon.
Elderly people queuing up expressed that they were not clear about the procedures for seeking medical treatment and did not make an appointment first, worrying that they would not be able to see a doctor.
As for confirmed patients and non-diagnosed citizens, they can seek medical treatment together in general outpatient clinics. Some non-diagnosed citizens said that they are not too worried about being infected, "because everyone (virus) coexists, so there is not much risk." Some citizens Said, "If those people (diagnosed) come out, they are not allowed to be quarantined."
[12:05] The government announced that in view of the lifting of the quarantine order starting today, the Social Welfare Department will stop accepting applications for the "One-off Compassionate Cash Subsidy for Local Patients Confirmed with Coronavirus Disease 2019" program starting from February 14.
Applications submitted on or before February 13 will not be affected.
According to the government, since the launch of the scheme, as of January 27, 2023, a total of 2,728 eligible persons have received the subsidy.
According to the content of the plan, eligible persons will be granted a one-off subsidy of 5,000 yuan.
2,728 eligible persons have received the 5,000 yuan diagnosis compassionate allowance since February 14, 2014.
Flight restrictions in Japan｜Cathay Pacific regrets to cancel flights involving 2.3 to 3.2 Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka
[12:00] After Hong Kong Express (HK Express) announced the cancellation of some flights to Japan in February, Cathay Pacific Airways also pointed out today (30th) that because the Japanese authorities continue to restrict the airline’s operation of flights from Hong Kong to Japan, it is currently Only 72 flights can be operated per week to Japan, which is 12 to 13 fewer than the originally approved flights. Some flights will be canceled from February 3 to March 2, involving Hong Kong to Tokyo Narita, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka flight.
HK Express cancels some Japanese flights involving Tokyo, Okinawa and Osaka from 2.17 to 3.2
[11:01] HK Express Hong Kong Express announced today (30th) that because the Japanese authorities continue to restrict airlines from operating flights from Hong Kong to Japan, Express is currently only able to operate 74 flights to Japan per week. The approved 89 flights are 15 fewer, so some flights will be canceled from February 17 to March 2, involving flights between Hong Kong and Okinawa, Osaka, Tokyo Haneda and Narita.
▼A large number of citizens returned to Hong Kong via Futian Port on January 28▼
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Withdrawal of the quarantine order｜2,000 outpatients in general outpatient clinics are available for confirmed cases, and it is difficult for migrant workers to obtain a doctor's certificate
[09:45] The government revoked the isolation order for confirmed cases of the new coronavirus today, and the designated clinics and remote consultations of the Hospital Authority also ceased operations.
Xia Jingheng, Chief Administrative Manager (Grassroots and Community Medical Services) of the Hospital Authority pointed out today (30th) that yesterday (29th) it was shown that the appointments for sporadic disease consultations provided by general outpatient clinics in some areas were full. When it is put into operation, only 2,000 places are reserved for patients with the new crown, and the Hospital Authority will open an additional 1,000 appointments when necessary.
According to the "Employment Ordinance", the helper must provide a doctor's certificate for 4 consecutive days before he will be paid sick leave allowance.
Tan Jinlian, vice-chairman of the Federation of Labor Federation, pointed out that some employees are worried that they may not be able to obtain a doctor's certificate, and they may have to seek medical treatment for four consecutive days, which will pose economic pressure on grassroots employees. I hope that employers can handle it flexibly.
Customs clearance｜Tan Yaozong pointed out that the mainland has successively closed testing stations and hopes to withdraw nucleic acid requirements. There will be good news this week
[09:03] China and Hong Kong are gradually clearing customs. The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Tan Yaozong, quoted Chief Secretary for Administration Chen Guoji yesterday (29th), believing that the nucleic acid testing requirements for customs clearance between Hong Kong and the Mainland will be cancelled. It is estimated that a decision will be made in the next few days.
Tan Yaozong further pointed out today (30th) that not many testing stations have been closed in the Mainland, and it is difficult for Hong Kong people to do testing. He hopes that the government will announce the decision as soon as possible. Well, the sooner the better."
Withdrawal of the isolation order｜More than 240,000 people have used the Hetao cabin, which has never been used. Seven isolation facilities have been turned into standby
[08:00] The government’s cancellation of the isolation order for those diagnosed with the new crown today also means that the community isolation facilities have completed their historical mission.
According to the information, there are currently eight community isolation facilities in Hong Kong. Among them, the Penny’s Bay community isolation facility was first opened in April 2020, and the rest were only completed in March last year. Most of them have been in use for only two months.
In addition, the shelter hospital in Hetao District has never been used.
Liu Yulong, a government expert consultant, believes that the new crown pneumonia is now coming to an end, there will be no more major rebounds, and there will be no famous and frightening mutant virus strains. It is suggested that only one or two community isolation facilities should be reserved for isolation purposes.
Chen Kaixin, a constituency member of the Election Committee, believes that there is still a need to retain the Penny’s Bay community isolation facility, which can also be used for isolation in the event of a large-scale unknown infectious disease outbreak in the future. As for other community isolation facilities, they are used as transitional housing or youth dormitories .
She also suggested that the Penny's Bay Community Isolation Facility could also be used as a respite center for residents, so as to facilitate the comprehensive renovation and addition of anti-epidemic facilities.
▼Seven backup community isolation facilities▼
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▼On January 24, a large number of devotees visited Che Kung Temple on the third day of the Lunar New Year in Chikou▼
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Weekly Epidemic｜Before the cancellation of the quarantine order, the number of new year diagnoses dropped by 32% last week, and the seven-day average death rate increased
[07:00] Three years after the new crown hit Hong Kong, the government lifted the quarantine order today. Those who are infected do not need to be quarantined, those who test positive do not need to report, and those who are infected can go to work and school.
Looking back at the changes in the Hong Kong epidemic in the last week of the quarantine order, last week (January 23-29), that is, a total of 18,052 local and imported cases were recorded between the second day and the eighth day of the new year, compared with the previous week (January 16-22 Day) to 26,387 cases, a sharp decrease of 31.59%; however, the average ratio of imported cases on the 7th rebounded, slightly increasing by 1.15 percentage points to 3.38%.
Last week, the average number of patients staying in hospital was 2,380, a decrease of 28.74% week-on-week.
In terms of death cases, 31 patients died last week, 13 fewer than the previous week; the seven-day average death rate compared with the number of patients increased from 1.158% last week to 1.191%.
▼On January 25th, there were no queues outside the famous Canton Road store▼
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▼January 25, High Speed Rail West Kowloon Station was not crowded on the fourth day of the new year▼
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▼January 24th New Year's Eve, Ma Riding, and Ding Cai are both prosperous▼
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▼On January 5, cross-border students will resume face-to-face teaching after the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong▼
▼Market conditions on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui on the third day of the new year on January 24▼
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Lin Jianfeng Disapproves Independent Investigation of the Epidemic Handling: What's the Significance of "Whipping the Corpse" of Former Officials?
Customs clearance｜Tan Yaozong quoted Chen Guoji as soon as a few days to decide to cancel the nucleic acid test and request the withdrawal of the quarantine order｜Outpatient clinics can't meet the needs of private doctors or spend half a day's salary Budget proposal｜Electronic consumer coupons can't help the grassroots to pay rent and the society assists in promoting targeted poverty alleviation 10,000 Dollar Cash Weekly Epidemic｜Before the cancellation of the quarantine order, last week’s Chinese New Year’s diagnosis fell by 32%, the seven-day average death rate rose, and the mainland’s spring break ended 113,000 Hong Kong people returned to Hong Kong’s Lok Ma Chau branch line yesterday, accounting for 30,000.