We all know that the Hong Kong epidemic is a relatively serious outbreak in recent times. It is an area where prevention and control is very strict. Many people have been diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia, and there may still be cases, so Prevention and control cannot be lax. So is the Hong Kong epidemic imported from abroad or local? Let’s take a closer look below! Is the epidemic in Hong Kong imported from overseas or local?
Hong Kong reported a new type of coronavirus pneumonia at 0:00 on November 22, including 7 imported cases and 61 local cases. This article reports 68 cases of new coronavirus pneumonia. Among the local confirmed cases, 46 are related to the dance troupe, and 12 cases have unknown origins. The SAR government has conducted nucleic acid tests on citizens who have visited 14 dance venues.
According to the latest data released by the Center for Health Protection of the Ministry of Health of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, as of 0:00 a.m. on the 21st, there were 43 newly confirmed cases in Hong Kong***, including 13 local cases of unknown origin. cases, more than 60 confirmed cases.
Xu Shuchang is an expert consultant to the Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Professor of Respiratory System, Professor Ho of the University of Hong Kong. In an interview with a reporter from China News Service, he said that observing the development trend of the epidemic in Hong Kong in recent days, we can draw conclusions , the fourth epidemic wave in Hong Kong has begun. Not only has the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong increased rapidly, but the proportion of cases with unknown sources has also increased. The confirmed patients are distributed in different regions and different industries, indicating that there is an invisible chain of transmission in the local community.
He believes that since this month, the SAR government has gradually tightened epidemic prevention measures, including that no more than 2 people may sit at the same table in bars and nightclubs, and no more than 4 people may sit at the same table in other catering business establishments. Others are prohibited from Visit quarantine personnel in hotel rooms to plug loopholes in epidemic prevention.
Xu Shuchang also said that the fourth wave of the epidemic may be caused by the virus brought by patients with imported cases entering the local community. The people of Hong Kong are tired of fighting epidemic diseases. They increased the number of meals they ate out on public holidays, thus creating a fourth wave of the epidemic. The SAR government will take more stringent measures on a case-by-case basis, including the suspension and closure of private schools. Is the epidemic in Hong Kong controllable?
Generally, it is within control.
In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the SAR government further tightened social distance measures on the 21st, including prohibiting live performances and dancing activities in restaurants, bars or pubs, nightclubs or nightclubs, and closing banquet halls. On November 22, the Hong Kong government first proposed disease prevention and control regulations (mandatory testing of certain people), requiring people who visit 14 designated dance venues from November 1 to 21 to do so by the 24th (Tuesday) Or nucleic acid testing is required beforehand. Failure to comply with the above requirements commits an offense and is punishable by a fine of HK$2,000 and a compulsory testing order. Failure to comply with a compulsory testing order is punishable by a level 4 fine (HK$25,000) and imprisonment for 6 months. Secretary for Food and Health Chan Siu-shi said on the 22nd that the fourth wave of the epidemic may have arrived and may be more serious than the third wave. Therefore, the government's recent measures are urgent in the hope of stabilizing the epidemic. Chief Secretary for Administration Matthew Cheung Kin-chung said on the 22nd blog that Hong Kong is in a critical period of epidemic prevention. The SAR government will not rule out taking more stringent measures to curb the epidemic in order to appease Guangdong, Macau and mainland Hong Kong, gradually and orderly resume customs clearance in the three places as soon as possible, and restart the Hong Kong economy.
Leung Cheuk-wai, an expert advisor to the SAR government and dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, said on the 22nd that the number of local confirmed cases has increased exponentially in the past few days, and the real-time reproduction rate of the virus has reached 1.84. This reflects that the fourth wave of the epidemic has officially begun. Respiratory doctor Liang Zichao said the next two weeks will be a golden period for controlling the epidemic. The SAR government should take the lead in restarting work-from-home arrangements as soon as possible, cutting off transmission chains, and arranging school closures and indoor entertainment venues. Lu Chongmao, director of the University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, also believes that the Hong Kong government should "seek internal cleanup and prevent external imports" to control the epidemic, and can refer to the mainland's mandatory immigration quarantine arrangements. According to the Bauhinia Institute, 70% of the public supports mandatory testing and hopes to help Hong Kong return to normal as soon as possible. How to prevent and control the epidemic in Hong Kong
On the 22nd, Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Zhang Jianzong stated that the recent outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong has rapidly worsened and posed a threat. It urges the public to strengthen self-discipline and self-protection, reduce unnecessary visits and gatherings, pay attention to personal and environmental hygiene, and strictly abide by epidemic prevention regulations and restrictions.
In order to reduce the risk of the spread of the new coronavirus, the SAR government has announced a series of latest anti-epidemic measures, including tightening social distance control measures, suspending face-to-face classes and school activities, from Grade 1 to Grade 3 primary schools in Hong Kong 14 days to arrange mandatory testing. For patients, elderly care home staff and taxi drivers, the collection and distribution time of deep swallowing saliva samples has been increased.
Cheung Kin-chung called on the people of Hong Kong not to take precautionary measures to prevent the epidemic. The SAR government is paying close attention to the development of the epidemic and does not rule out taking stricter measures to prevent and control the epidemic. It will spare no effort to contain the epidemic, restore customs clearance between the mainland, Macau and Hong Kong as soon as possible, and restart Hong Kong's economy.
Hong Kong’s economy improved in the third quarter. Currently, the fourth wave of the epidemic is coming. Hong Kong's economic prospects still face uncertainty.
Hong Kong is expected to face greater pressure and the unemployment rate will remain high. The SAR government will continue to improve the employability and competitiveness of the local workforce through training and continuing education.