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Hong Kong - Covid-19 cases - 4,902 cases, 99 deaths?
- Thread starter Treyfish
- Start date
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/11/P2020021100773.htm
CHP investigates seven additional cases of novel coronavirus infection
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 8pm today (February 11), the CHP is investigating seven additional cases of novel coronavirus infection, taking to 49 the number of confirmed cases so far in Hong Kong.
The first case involves a 59-year-old man with underlying illness who lives in Block 3, Island Resort, Siu Sai Wan. He developed fever, cough and shortness of breath since February 2. He consulted a private doctor on February 6 and sought medical attention at St Paul’s Hospital’s Outpatient Department on February 9. He sought treatment at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) yesterday (February 10) and was admitted for isolation and management on the same day. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. He is now in a stable condition. According to the patient's information, he had no travel history during the incubation period. His close contacts, namely his wife, daughter and domestic helper are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The second case involves a 60-year-old woman who is the colleague of the 68-year-old male patient of the 30th case confirmed on February 9. The patient has good past health and lives in Tung Ping House, Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau. She developed cough since February 1 and consulted a private doctor on February 2. She sought treatment at Ruttonjee Hospital on February 10 where she was admitted for isolation and management. Her respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. She is in stable condition. According to the 60-year-old female patient's information, she had no travel history during the incubation period. Her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter who lived with her are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The third case involves a 71-year-old man with underlying illness who lives in Po Yan House, Po Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O. He developed fever, cough and shortness of breath since February 5. The patient sought treatment at Tseung Kwan O Hospital on February 10 where he was admitted for isolation and management and was then transferred to United Christian Hospital on the same day. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. He is in stable condition. According to the patient's information, he had no travel history during the incubation period. His wife who lived with him is asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The fifth case involves a 66-year-old man with underlying illnesses who lives in Leung Tin Tsuen, Tuen Mun. He developed sore throat since January 31, chills and cough since February 4 and fever since February 7. He consulted two private doctors between February 1 and 10. The patient sought treatment at Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) on February 10 where he was admitted for isolation and management. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. He is in stable condition. He had no travel history during the incubation period. His wife and mother who lived with him are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The other three additional cases are related to the confirmed case (the 42th case, 62-year-old female patient) in Hong Mei House, Cheung Hong Estate announced yesterday. The patients involved the 37-year-old son and 37-year-old daughter-in-law of the 62-year-old female patient, as well as the father of her daughter-in-law who is aged 75.
The 37-year-old male patient developed fever and cough since January 30 and consulted a private doctor on the same day. He consulted another private doctor on February 3 and 5. The 37-year-old female patient developed fever, cough and sore throat since February 2 and consulted a private doctor on the next day. The couple have good past health and reside with the 62-year-old female patient. They were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) yesterday for isolation and management. Their respiratory samples were tested positive for novel coronavirus. They are in stable condition. They had no travel history during the incubation period.
The 75-year-old patient lives in Tin Chak House, Tin Wan Estate, Aberdeen. He developed fever and cough since February 3 and consulted private doctors on February 3, 7 and 10 respectively. He sought medical attention at Queen Mary Hospital yesterday. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and is in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. His wife, his son and two daughters who lived with him are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "According to our preliminary epidemiological investigations, some of the confirmed cases are locally infected. The CHP strongly urged the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province and Health Bureau of Macao.
The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. The CHP is also closely monitoring and following up on the contact tracing of relevant confirmed cases in the Mainland and overseas. Quarantine will be arranged for close contacts while medical surveillance will be arranged for other contacts. For the progress on the contact tracing of the cases, please see annex.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122) for public enquiries. The hotline operates from 8am to midnight daily. As at 4pm today, a total of 10 672 calls were received.
A dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) has been set up by the CHP. Information including the latest local situation, list of buildings and list of flights/trains/ships relevant to the confirmed cases, countries/areas with reported cases as well as health advice and a "Novel Coronavirus Infection Local Situation Interactive Map Dashboard" are available on the webpage to help the public grasp the latest updates...
...Ends/Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:58
CHP investigates seven additional cases of novel coronavirus infection
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 8pm today (February 11), the CHP is investigating seven additional cases of novel coronavirus infection, taking to 49 the number of confirmed cases so far in Hong Kong.
The first case involves a 59-year-old man with underlying illness who lives in Block 3, Island Resort, Siu Sai Wan. He developed fever, cough and shortness of breath since February 2. He consulted a private doctor on February 6 and sought medical attention at St Paul’s Hospital’s Outpatient Department on February 9. He sought treatment at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) yesterday (February 10) and was admitted for isolation and management on the same day. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. He is now in a stable condition. According to the patient's information, he had no travel history during the incubation period. His close contacts, namely his wife, daughter and domestic helper are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The second case involves a 60-year-old woman who is the colleague of the 68-year-old male patient of the 30th case confirmed on February 9. The patient has good past health and lives in Tung Ping House, Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau. She developed cough since February 1 and consulted a private doctor on February 2. She sought treatment at Ruttonjee Hospital on February 10 where she was admitted for isolation and management. Her respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. She is in stable condition. According to the 60-year-old female patient's information, she had no travel history during the incubation period. Her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter who lived with her are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The third case involves a 71-year-old man with underlying illness who lives in Po Yan House, Po Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O. He developed fever, cough and shortness of breath since February 5. The patient sought treatment at Tseung Kwan O Hospital on February 10 where he was admitted for isolation and management and was then transferred to United Christian Hospital on the same day. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. He is in stable condition. According to the patient's information, he had no travel history during the incubation period. His wife who lived with him is asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The fifth case involves a 66-year-old man with underlying illnesses who lives in Leung Tin Tsuen, Tuen Mun. He developed sore throat since January 31, chills and cough since February 4 and fever since February 7. He consulted two private doctors between February 1 and 10. The patient sought treatment at Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) on February 10 where he was admitted for isolation and management. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus. He is in stable condition. He had no travel history during the incubation period. His wife and mother who lived with him are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
The other three additional cases are related to the confirmed case (the 42th case, 62-year-old female patient) in Hong Mei House, Cheung Hong Estate announced yesterday. The patients involved the 37-year-old son and 37-year-old daughter-in-law of the 62-year-old female patient, as well as the father of her daughter-in-law who is aged 75.
The 37-year-old male patient developed fever and cough since January 30 and consulted a private doctor on the same day. He consulted another private doctor on February 3 and 5. The 37-year-old female patient developed fever, cough and sore throat since February 2 and consulted a private doctor on the next day. The couple have good past health and reside with the 62-year-old female patient. They were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) yesterday for isolation and management. Their respiratory samples were tested positive for novel coronavirus. They are in stable condition. They had no travel history during the incubation period.
The 75-year-old patient lives in Tin Chak House, Tin Wan Estate, Aberdeen. He developed fever and cough since February 3 and consulted private doctors on February 3, 7 and 10 respectively. He sought medical attention at Queen Mary Hospital yesterday. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and is in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. His wife, his son and two daughters who lived with him are asymptomatic and quarantine will be arranged.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "According to our preliminary epidemiological investigations, some of the confirmed cases are locally infected. The CHP strongly urged the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province and Health Bureau of Macao.
The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. The CHP is also closely monitoring and following up on the contact tracing of relevant confirmed cases in the Mainland and overseas. Quarantine will be arranged for close contacts while medical surveillance will be arranged for other contacts. For the progress on the contact tracing of the cases, please see annex.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122) for public enquiries. The hotline operates from 8am to midnight daily. As at 4pm today, a total of 10 672 calls were received.
A dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) has been set up by the CHP. Information including the latest local situation, list of buildings and list of flights/trains/ships relevant to the confirmed cases, countries/areas with reported cases as well as health advice and a "Novel Coronavirus Infection Local Situation Interactive Map Dashboard" are available on the webpage to help the public grasp the latest updates...
...Ends/Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:58
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/11/P2020021100768.htm
Latest progress in follow up on novel coronavirus infection in Hong Mei House, Cheung Hong Estate
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (February 11) continuing to proactively follow up on the cases of novel coronavirus infection in Hong Mei House, Cheung Hong Estate in Tsing Yi. Questionnaires with the households at the A07 units of Hong Mei House had completed. Apart from the close contacts of the resident involved in the case confirmed yesterday (February 10), so far no additional case has been recorded from other households.
Personnel from the CHP have successfully traced all 34 households of all the A07 units of Hong Mei House. Active case finding was conducted to identify if there are undiagnosed cases. Five residents who were symptomatic were sent to hospitals for isolation and treatment. All of the respiratory samples tested negative for novel coronavirus.
Among the 34 households, two are from the confirmed cases, about 100 residents from 30 households are being arranged to be transferred to quarantine centres while the remaining two households currently do not reside in their units due to individual reasons.
The CHP is continuing epidemiological investigations into the cases of novel coronavirus infection in Hong Mei House. Together with the Environment Bureau, and departments including Housing Department (HD), the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and the Architectural Services Department, the CHP is investigating and examine if environmental factors were involved in the infection of the cases.
According to the HD's information, the HD's Maintenance Surveyor and technical inspection team has conducted a detailed inspection at the unit A07 of Hong Mei House where the 62-year-old female patient resides. The vent pipe at the toilet which was altered without permission has been sealed up. The inspection team will inspect other 07 units in the building. If unauthorised alteration of vent pipes in the toilets are detected, immediate and proper follow up actions will be taken.
As the investigations by relevant departments are ongoing, the CHP advised that, as a precautionary measure, the residents of Cheung Hong Estate at this stage should not open the window or turn on the ventilator when using the toilet.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the HD will conduct thorough cleaning and disinfection for the building. The DH today organised a health talk for residents of Cheung Hong Estate to give health advice on the prevention of pneumonia and respiratory tract infection to residents.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "The public is strongly urged to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
For other health advice and information, please visit the CHP's dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) on novel coronavirus infection.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122), which operates from 8am to midnight daily, for public enquiries.
Ends/Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:56
Latest progress in follow up on novel coronavirus infection in Hong Mei House, Cheung Hong Estate
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (February 11) continuing to proactively follow up on the cases of novel coronavirus infection in Hong Mei House, Cheung Hong Estate in Tsing Yi. Questionnaires with the households at the A07 units of Hong Mei House had completed. Apart from the close contacts of the resident involved in the case confirmed yesterday (February 10), so far no additional case has been recorded from other households.
Personnel from the CHP have successfully traced all 34 households of all the A07 units of Hong Mei House. Active case finding was conducted to identify if there are undiagnosed cases. Five residents who were symptomatic were sent to hospitals for isolation and treatment. All of the respiratory samples tested negative for novel coronavirus.
Among the 34 households, two are from the confirmed cases, about 100 residents from 30 households are being arranged to be transferred to quarantine centres while the remaining two households currently do not reside in their units due to individual reasons.
The CHP is continuing epidemiological investigations into the cases of novel coronavirus infection in Hong Mei House. Together with the Environment Bureau, and departments including Housing Department (HD), the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and the Architectural Services Department, the CHP is investigating and examine if environmental factors were involved in the infection of the cases.
According to the HD's information, the HD's Maintenance Surveyor and technical inspection team has conducted a detailed inspection at the unit A07 of Hong Mei House where the 62-year-old female patient resides. The vent pipe at the toilet which was altered without permission has been sealed up. The inspection team will inspect other 07 units in the building. If unauthorised alteration of vent pipes in the toilets are detected, immediate and proper follow up actions will be taken.
As the investigations by relevant departments are ongoing, the CHP advised that, as a precautionary measure, the residents of Cheung Hong Estate at this stage should not open the window or turn on the ventilator when using the toilet.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and the HD will conduct thorough cleaning and disinfection for the building. The DH today organised a health talk for residents of Cheung Hong Estate to give health advice on the prevention of pneumonia and respiratory tract infection to residents.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "The public is strongly urged to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
For other health advice and information, please visit the CHP's dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) on novel coronavirus infection.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122), which operates from 8am to midnight daily, for public enquiries.
Ends/Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:56
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/12/P2020021200697.htm
Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 12), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 59 patients (32 male and 27 female, aged 20 to 92) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent. Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent for testing. One patient was discharged today while 135 patients are still under isolation.
The Hospital Authority will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:12
Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 12), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 59 patients (32 male and 27 female, aged 20 to 92) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent. Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent for testing. One patient was discharged today while 135 patients are still under isolation.
The Hospital Authority will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:12
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/12/P2020021200705.htm
CHP investigates additional case of novel coronavirus infection
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 8pm today (February 12), the CHP is investigating one additional case of novel coronavirus infection, taking to 50 the number of confirmed cases so far in Hong Kong. Of them, one patient was discharged from hospital after treatment today.
The new case involves a 51-year-old man who is the colleague of the 55-year-old female patient of the 37th case confirmed on February 10. The patient has good past health and lives in On Tao House, Cheung On Estate, Tsing Yi. He developed fever since February 3 and consulted a private doctor on February 4. The patient sought medical attention at Kwong Wah Hospital on February 10, admitted for isolation and management on the same day, and was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital today. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and he is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. His close contact, namely his younger sister, has developed symptoms and will be transferred to hospital for isolation and treatment.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "According to our preliminary epidemiological investigations, some of the confirmed cases are locally infected. The CHP strongly urged the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province and Health Bureau of Macao.
Besides, the CHP received notification from the Singapore Ministry of Health of a confirmed case in Singapore. The patient worked as a private hire car driver and reported onset of symptoms on January 30. On February 2, the patient drove a Singapore citizen who then travelled to Hong Kong by air on the same day. The CHP has contacted the passenger and would put him under quarantine.
The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. The CHP is also closely monitoring and following up on the contact tracing of relevant confirmed cases in the Mainland and overseas. Quarantine will be arranged for close contacts while medical surveillance will be arranged for other contacts. For the progress on the contact tracing of the cases, please see annex.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122) for public enquiries. The hotline operates from 8am to midnight daily. As at 4pm today, a total of 11 788 calls were received.
A dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) has been set up by the CHP. Information including the latest local situation, list of buildings and list of flights/trains/ships relevant to the confirmed cases, countries/areas with reported cases as well as health advice and a "Novel Coronavirus Infection Local Situation Interactive Map Dashboard" are available on the webpage to help the public grasp the latest updates...
..Ends/Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 21:28
CHP investigates additional case of novel coronavirus infection
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 8pm today (February 12), the CHP is investigating one additional case of novel coronavirus infection, taking to 50 the number of confirmed cases so far in Hong Kong. Of them, one patient was discharged from hospital after treatment today.
The new case involves a 51-year-old man who is the colleague of the 55-year-old female patient of the 37th case confirmed on February 10. The patient has good past health and lives in On Tao House, Cheung On Estate, Tsing Yi. He developed fever since February 3 and consulted a private doctor on February 4. The patient sought medical attention at Kwong Wah Hospital on February 10, admitted for isolation and management on the same day, and was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital today. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and he is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. His close contact, namely his younger sister, has developed symptoms and will be transferred to hospital for isolation and treatment.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "According to our preliminary epidemiological investigations, some of the confirmed cases are locally infected. The CHP strongly urged the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province and Health Bureau of Macao.
Besides, the CHP received notification from the Singapore Ministry of Health of a confirmed case in Singapore. The patient worked as a private hire car driver and reported onset of symptoms on January 30. On February 2, the patient drove a Singapore citizen who then travelled to Hong Kong by air on the same day. The CHP has contacted the passenger and would put him under quarantine.
The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. The CHP is also closely monitoring and following up on the contact tracing of relevant confirmed cases in the Mainland and overseas. Quarantine will be arranged for close contacts while medical surveillance will be arranged for other contacts. For the progress on the contact tracing of the cases, please see annex.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122) for public enquiries. The hotline operates from 8am to midnight daily. As at 4pm today, a total of 11 788 calls were received.
A dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) has been set up by the CHP. Information including the latest local situation, list of buildings and list of flights/trains/ships relevant to the confirmed cases, countries/areas with reported cases as well as health advice and a "Novel Coronavirus Infection Local Situation Interactive Map Dashboard" are available on the webpage to help the public grasp the latest updates...
..Ends/Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 21:28
sharon sanders
Editor-in-Chief & President
Since 31 December 2019 (as of 12 February 2020, 12:00 noon), the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has received reports of a total of 1384 cases fulfilling the reporting criteria of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent, including 50 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and 1164 cases which were ruled out as novel coronavirus infection. The remaining 170 cases were still hospitalised for investigation. Among the 50 confirmed cases, 48 remained hospitalised, one was discharged (Case no. 18) while the remaining case was a fatal case (Case no. 13). Details of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection: Case no. Date of laboratory confirmation Date of onset Gender Age Name of hospital admitted Hospitalised/ Discharged/ Deceased HK/Non-HK resident Case classification*
1 23/01/2020 21/01/2020 M 39 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
2 23/01/2020 18/01/2020 M 56 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
3 24/01/2020 20/01/2020 F 62 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
4 24/01/2020 23/01/2020 F 62 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
5 24/01/2020 24/01/2020 M 63 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
6 26/01/2020 21/01/2020 M 47 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
7 26/01/2020 21/01/2020 F 68 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
8 26/01/2020 25/01/2020 M 64 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
9 29/01/2020 25/01/2020 F 73 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
10 29/01/2020 25/01/2020 M 72 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
11 30/01/2020 28/01/2020 F 37 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident
12 30/01/2020 22/01/2020 M 75 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Possibly local
13 31/01/2020 29/01/2020 M 39 Princess Margaret Hospital Deceased HK resident Imported
14 01/02/2020 23/01/2020 M 80 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Possibly local
15 02/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 72 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of imported case
16 04/02/2020 23/01/2020 F 64 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
17 04/02/2020 22/01/2020 M 60 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
18 04/02/2020 28/01/2020 M 25 Princess Margaret Hospital Discharged HK resident Local case with unknown source
19 05/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 28 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
20 05/02/2020 04/02/2020 F 56 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
21 05/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 56 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Possibly local
22 06/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 55 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
23 06/02/2020 26/01/2020 F 63 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
24 06/02/2020 28/01/2020 F 65 Prince of Wales Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
25 07/02/2020 04/02/2020 M 58 North District Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
26 07/02/2020 03/02/2020 M 42 Prince of Wales Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
27 09/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 24 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident
28 09/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 70 United Christian Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
29 09/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 91 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
30 09/02/2020 29/01/2020 M 68 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
31 09/02/2020 28/01/2020 F 57 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
32 09/02/2020 04/02/2020 M 22 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
33 09/02/2020 02/02/2020 F 50 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
34 09/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 25 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
35 09/02/2020 04/02/2020 F 51 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
36 09/02/2020 07/02/2020 M 23 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
37 10/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 55 Prince of Wales Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
38 10/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 69 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
39 10/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 63 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
40 10/02/2020 28/01/2020 F 86 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident
41 10/02/2020 08/02/2020 M 52 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
42 10/02/2020 03/02/2020 F 62 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
43 11/02/2020 02/02/2020 M 59 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
44 11/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 60 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
45 11/02/2020 05/02/2020 M 71 Tseung Kwan O Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
46 11/02/2020 03/02/2020 M 75 Queen Mary Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
47 11/02/2020 31/01/2020 M 66 Tuen Mun Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
48 11/02/2020 02/02/2020 F 37 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
49 11/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 37 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
50 12/02/2020 03/02/2020 M 51 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/enhanced_sur_pneumonia_wuhan_eng.pdf
1 23/01/2020 21/01/2020 M 39 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
2 23/01/2020 18/01/2020 M 56 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
3 24/01/2020 20/01/2020 F 62 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
4 24/01/2020 23/01/2020 F 62 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
5 24/01/2020 24/01/2020 M 63 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
6 26/01/2020 21/01/2020 M 47 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
7 26/01/2020 21/01/2020 F 68 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
8 26/01/2020 25/01/2020 M 64 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
9 29/01/2020 25/01/2020 F 73 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
10 29/01/2020 25/01/2020 M 72 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised Non-HK resident Imported
11 30/01/2020 28/01/2020 F 37 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident
12 30/01/2020 22/01/2020 M 75 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Possibly local
13 31/01/2020 29/01/2020 M 39 Princess Margaret Hospital Deceased HK resident Imported
14 01/02/2020 23/01/2020 M 80 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Possibly local
15 02/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 72 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of imported case
16 04/02/2020 23/01/2020 F 64 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
17 04/02/2020 22/01/2020 M 60 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
18 04/02/2020 28/01/2020 M 25 Princess Margaret Hospital Discharged HK resident Local case with unknown source
19 05/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 28 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
20 05/02/2020 04/02/2020 F 56 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
21 05/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 56 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Possibly local
22 06/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 55 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
23 06/02/2020 26/01/2020 F 63 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
24 06/02/2020 28/01/2020 F 65 Prince of Wales Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
25 07/02/2020 04/02/2020 M 58 North District Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
26 07/02/2020 03/02/2020 M 42 Prince of Wales Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Imported
27 09/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 24 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident
28 09/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 70 United Christian Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
29 09/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 91 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
30 09/02/2020 29/01/2020 M 68 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
31 09/02/2020 28/01/2020 F 57 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
32 09/02/2020 04/02/2020 M 22 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
33 09/02/2020 02/02/2020 F 50 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
34 09/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 25 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
35 09/02/2020 04/02/2020 F 51 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
36 09/02/2020 07/02/2020 M 23 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
37 10/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 55 Prince of Wales Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
38 10/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 69 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
39 10/02/2020 30/01/2020 F 63 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
40 10/02/2020 28/01/2020 F 86 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident
41 10/02/2020 08/02/2020 M 52 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
42 10/02/2020 03/02/2020 F 62 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
43 11/02/2020 02/02/2020 M 59 Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
44 11/02/2020 01/02/2020 F 60 Ruttonjee Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
45 11/02/2020 05/02/2020 M 71 Tseung Kwan O Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
46 11/02/2020 03/02/2020 M 75 Queen Mary Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
47 11/02/2020 31/01/2020 M 66 Tuen Mun Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
48 11/02/2020 02/02/2020 F 37 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of local case
49 11/02/2020 30/01/2020 M 37 Princess Margaret Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Local case with unknown source
50 12/02/2020 03/02/2020 M 51 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Hospitalised HK resident Close contact of possibly local case
https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/enhanced_sur_pneumonia_wuhan_eng.pdf
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/12/P2020021200770.htm
Government enhances surveillance of people under compulsory quarantine
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Since February 8, 2020, the Department of Health (DH) has been issuing compulsory quarantine orders to all people entering Hong Kong from the Mainland and all people who have been to the Mainland in the past 14 days preceding arrival at Hong Kong. People concerned are required to stay at home or other dwelling place for a 14-day quarantine. They have not developed any symptoms and passed temperature checks upon entry. Those with symptoms will be referred to the DH for further handling.
After reviewing the actual operation, the Government will enhance the surveillance of compulsory quarantine. Apart from those being transferred to the Tso Kung Tam Outdoor Recreation Centre, if the persons under compulsory quarantine fail to share their real-time locations with their mobile phones at the boundary control points, we will immediately request them to wear electronic wristbands with a view to monitoring whether they are staying at the dwelling places.
Moreover, the DH will continue to make telephone calls to the persons under quarantine while the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) will request the persons concerned to share their real-time locations everyday as well as make surprise video calls to make sure that they are staying at the dwelling places.
If the Government cannot contact the persons under quarantine successfully, the Government will consider issuing wanted warrants against them. For the two persons under quarantine on Police's wanted list earlier, the Police have already contacted them and taken statement. The Government will consider the further actions.
The Government has also further strengthened manpower to assist the DH and the OGCIO in implementing the aforesaid compulsory quarantine measures and the surveillance work.
The Government has to reiterate the importance of self-discipline by people under quarantine. They must strictly comply with the quarantine orders. Any person concerned who leave accommodation without permission may commit a criminal offence, and subject to a maximum penalty of imprisonment for six months and a fine of $25,000 upon conviction.
Ends/Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:05
Government enhances surveillance of people under compulsory quarantine
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Since February 8, 2020, the Department of Health (DH) has been issuing compulsory quarantine orders to all people entering Hong Kong from the Mainland and all people who have been to the Mainland in the past 14 days preceding arrival at Hong Kong. People concerned are required to stay at home or other dwelling place for a 14-day quarantine. They have not developed any symptoms and passed temperature checks upon entry. Those with symptoms will be referred to the DH for further handling.
After reviewing the actual operation, the Government will enhance the surveillance of compulsory quarantine. Apart from those being transferred to the Tso Kung Tam Outdoor Recreation Centre, if the persons under compulsory quarantine fail to share their real-time locations with their mobile phones at the boundary control points, we will immediately request them to wear electronic wristbands with a view to monitoring whether they are staying at the dwelling places.
Moreover, the DH will continue to make telephone calls to the persons under quarantine while the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) will request the persons concerned to share their real-time locations everyday as well as make surprise video calls to make sure that they are staying at the dwelling places.
If the Government cannot contact the persons under quarantine successfully, the Government will consider issuing wanted warrants against them. For the two persons under quarantine on Police's wanted list earlier, the Police have already contacted them and taken statement. The Government will consider the further actions.
The Government has also further strengthened manpower to assist the DH and the OGCIO in implementing the aforesaid compulsory quarantine measures and the surveillance work.
The Government has to reiterate the importance of self-discipline by people under quarantine. They must strictly comply with the quarantine orders. Any person concerned who leave accommodation without permission may commit a criminal offence, and subject to a maximum penalty of imprisonment for six months and a fine of $25,000 upon conviction.
Ends/Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:05
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong...article&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1581560191
Coronavirus: Hong Kong government to extend school closures, and keep civil servants at home for another week, sources say
The government is expected to extend the temporary closure of schools beyond March 2, and extend work-from-home arrangements for civil servants in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
A source told the Post that Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung Yun-hung would announce the move to keep kindergarten, primary and secondary schools closed on Thursday morning.
Two sources familiar with the government’s position said the administration was also likely to keep civil servants at home for at least another week, meaning most of the government’s 176,000 staff would be out of the office until February 23, at the earliest.
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Similar advice is likely to be adopted in the private sector, where many workers have already been told to stay at home.
Coronavirus: Hong Kong government to extend school closures, and keep civil servants at home for another week, sources say
The government is expected to extend the temporary closure of schools beyond March 2, and extend work-from-home arrangements for civil servants in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
A source told the Post that Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung Yun-hung would announce the move to keep kindergarten, primary and secondary schools closed on Thursday morning.
Two sources familiar with the government’s position said the administration was also likely to keep civil servants at home for at least another week, meaning most of the government’s 176,000 staff would be out of the office until February 23, at the earliest.
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Similar advice is likely to be adopted in the private sector, where many workers have already been told to stay at home.
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/13/P2020021300574.htm
Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 13), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 52 patients (30 male and 22 female, aged 10 months to 91) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent. Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent for testing. There are 126 patients under isolation currently.
The Hospital Authority will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Thursday, February 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:20
Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 13), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 52 patients (30 male and 22 female, aged 10 months to 91) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent. Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent for testing. There are 126 patients under isolation currently.
The Hospital Authority will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Thursday, February 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:20
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/13/P2020021300700.htm
CHP investigates three additional cases of novel coronavirus infection
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 8pm today (February 13), the CHP is investigating three additional case of novel coronavirus infection, taking to 53 the number of confirmed cases so far in Hong Kong.
One case involves a 43-year-old man (the 51st case) who is a relative of the 66-year-old male patient of the 47th case confirmed on February 11. The patient has good past health and lives in Tsz Tin Tsuen, Tuen Mun. He developed cough since January 29, and diarrheoa and vomiting since Janaury 31. He consulted two private doctors during January 31 to February 8. The patient sought medical attention at Tuen Mun Hospital on February 12 and was admitted for management. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and he is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. He had attended a family banquet on January 30 where the patient of the 47th case was also present.
The other two cases involve a 67-year-old woman (the 52nd case) and her 37-year-old son (the 53rd case). They both had dinner with the patients of three confirmed cases (the 46th, 48th and 49th case) at Star Seafood Restaurant in North Point on January 26 evening.
The 67-year-old female patient, who is the younger sister-in-law of the 75-year-old male patient of the 46th case, has good past health. She lives at Mount Parker Lodge in Quarry Bay on weekdays and stays with her son at Heung Hoi Mansion on 28-32 O’Brien Road in Wan Chai on weekends. She developed cough on January 31 and then fever and chills since February 1. She consulted private doctors on January 31, February 3 and 7. She then sought treatment from Ruttonjee Hospital on February 12 where she was admitted for treatment. Her respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and she is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. Her close contacts, namely her daughter, son-in-law, grandson, granddaughter and domestic helper, are all asymptomatic and will be arranged for quarantine.
The 37-year-old male patient, with good past health, lives at Heung Hoi Mansion. He developed fever on February 8 and consulted a private doctor on February 9. He sought treatment from Ruttonjee Hospital on February 12 and was admitted for treatment. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and he is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "According to our preliminary epidemiological investigations, some of the confirmed cases are locally infected. The CHP strongly urged the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province and Health Bureau of Macao.
The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. The CHP is also closely monitoring and following up on the contact tracing of relevant confirmed cases in the Mainland and overseas. Quarantine will be arranged for close contacts while medical surveillance will be arranged for other contacts. For the progress on the contact tracing of the cases, please see annex.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122) for public enquiries. The hotline operates from 8am to midnight daily. As at 4pm today, a total of 12 655 calls were received.
A dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) has been set up by the CHP. Information including the latest local situation, list of buildings and list of flights/trains/ships relevant to the confirmed cases, countries/areas with reported cases as well as health advice and a "Novel Coronavirus Infection Local Situation Interactive Map Dashboard" are available on the webpage to help the public grasp the latest updates...
...Ends/Thursday, February 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 21:35
CHP investigates three additional cases of novel coronavirus infection
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced that as of 8pm today (February 13), the CHP is investigating three additional case of novel coronavirus infection, taking to 53 the number of confirmed cases so far in Hong Kong.
One case involves a 43-year-old man (the 51st case) who is a relative of the 66-year-old male patient of the 47th case confirmed on February 11. The patient has good past health and lives in Tsz Tin Tsuen, Tuen Mun. He developed cough since January 29, and diarrheoa and vomiting since Janaury 31. He consulted two private doctors during January 31 to February 8. The patient sought medical attention at Tuen Mun Hospital on February 12 and was admitted for management. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and he is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. He had attended a family banquet on January 30 where the patient of the 47th case was also present.
The other two cases involve a 67-year-old woman (the 52nd case) and her 37-year-old son (the 53rd case). They both had dinner with the patients of three confirmed cases (the 46th, 48th and 49th case) at Star Seafood Restaurant in North Point on January 26 evening.
The 67-year-old female patient, who is the younger sister-in-law of the 75-year-old male patient of the 46th case, has good past health. She lives at Mount Parker Lodge in Quarry Bay on weekdays and stays with her son at Heung Hoi Mansion on 28-32 O’Brien Road in Wan Chai on weekends. She developed cough on January 31 and then fever and chills since February 1. She consulted private doctors on January 31, February 3 and 7. She then sought treatment from Ruttonjee Hospital on February 12 where she was admitted for treatment. Her respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and she is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period. Her close contacts, namely her daughter, son-in-law, grandson, granddaughter and domestic helper, are all asymptomatic and will be arranged for quarantine.
The 37-year-old male patient, with good past health, lives at Heung Hoi Mansion. He developed fever on February 8 and consulted a private doctor on February 9. He sought treatment from Ruttonjee Hospital on February 12 and was admitted for treatment. His respiratory sample was tested positive for novel coronavirus and he is now in a stable condition. The patient had no travel history during the incubation period.
A spokesman for the CHP said, "According to our preliminary epidemiological investigations, some of the confirmed cases are locally infected. The CHP strongly urged the public to maintain at all times strict personal and environmental hygiene which is key to personal protection against infection and prevention of the spread of the disease in the community."
The spokesman said, "On the personal level, members of the public should wear a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms, taking public transport or staying in crowded places. They should also perform hand hygiene frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes. The public should go out less and reduce social activities, and maintain appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible."
"As for household environmental hygiene, members of the public are advised to maintain drainage pipes properly and regularly pour water into drain outlets (U-traps); after using the toilet, they should put the toilet lid down before flushing to avoid spreading germs."
The CHP will report the cases to the World Health Organization, National Health Commission, Health Commission of Guangdong Province and Health Bureau of Macao.
The CHP's epidemiological investigations and relevant contact tracing on the confirmed cases are ongoing. The CHP is also closely monitoring and following up on the contact tracing of relevant confirmed cases in the Mainland and overseas. Quarantine will be arranged for close contacts while medical surveillance will be arranged for other contacts. For the progress on the contact tracing of the cases, please see annex.
The CHP has set up a hotline (2125 1122) for public enquiries. The hotline operates from 8am to midnight daily. As at 4pm today, a total of 12 655 calls were received.
A dedicated webpage (www.gov.hk/ncv) has been set up by the CHP. Information including the latest local situation, list of buildings and list of flights/trains/ships relevant to the confirmed cases, countries/areas with reported cases as well as health advice and a "Novel Coronavirus Infection Local Situation Interactive Map Dashboard" are available on the webpage to help the public grasp the latest updates...
...Ends/Thursday, February 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 21:35
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/13/P2020021300795.htm
Government's response
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In response to media enquiries, a Government spokesman gave the following reply today (February 13):
We understand today that a staff member working in the Central Government Offices (CGO) was admitted to a hospital under the Hospital Authority (HA) and had undergone tests on novel coronavirus under the "Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance" scheme implemented by HA.
The test results have been confirmed to be negative for the above suspected case. This is hence not an infected case.
As the hospitalised staff has been working in CGO, we have in the first instance arranged to step up cleaning and disinfection for the relevant parts of the CGO premises in accordance with the guidelines and advice from the Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
We will continue to follow CHP's guidelines and take appropriate precautionary measures in CGO with a view to minimising the risk of contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus.
Ends/Thursday, February 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:13
Government's response
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In response to media enquiries, a Government spokesman gave the following reply today (February 13):
We understand today that a staff member working in the Central Government Offices (CGO) was admitted to a hospital under the Hospital Authority (HA) and had undergone tests on novel coronavirus under the "Enhanced Laboratory Surveillance" scheme implemented by HA.
The test results have been confirmed to be negative for the above suspected case. This is hence not an infected case.
As the hospitalised staff has been working in CGO, we have in the first instance arranged to step up cleaning and disinfection for the relevant parts of the CGO premises in accordance with the guidelines and advice from the Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
We will continue to follow CHP's guidelines and take appropriate precautionary measures in CGO with a view to minimising the risk of contracting and spreading the novel coronavirus.
Ends/Thursday, February 13, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:13
Treyfish
Moderator
[h=1]Coronavirus: Hong Kong schools to remain closed for another month[/h] 14 February 2020 07:00
Rachel Wong
The Education Bureau has announced that schools will not resume classes before March 16 owing to the coronavirus outbreak.
Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung said at a press conference on Thursday that the Bureau will “take into account professional advice from health experts, the readiness of schools, as well as the supply of epidemic preventive materials in the community in making further assessments and deciding on the exact date of class resumptions.”...:tiphat:https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/14/coronavirus-hong-kong-schools-remain-closed-another-month/
Rachel Wong
The Education Bureau has announced that schools will not resume classes before March 16 owing to the coronavirus outbreak.
Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung said at a press conference on Thursday that the Bureau will “take into account professional advice from health experts, the readiness of schools, as well as the supply of epidemic preventive materials in the community in making further assessments and deciding on the exact date of class resumptions.”...:tiphat:https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/14/coronavirus-hong-kong-schools-remain-closed-another-month/
kiwibird
Editor, Senior Moderator
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/14/P2020021400281.htm
HA seriously condemns malicious behaviours of damaging general outpatient clinic
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the arson incident causing damages to a general outpatient clinic, the Hospital Authority (HA) issued the following statement today (February 14):
An arson has caused damages to the Mrs Wu York Yu General Out-patient Clinic in Wo Yi Hop Road, Tsuen Wan this morning. The malicious arson happened in the same clinic last Saturday (February 8). The HA spokesperson seriously condemned the repeated malicious behaviours damaging the general outpatient clinic, which would affect the safety of healthcare staff and patients.
The spokesperson said that damaging medical facilities would affect the operations and compromise patient safety.
The HA urged to stop the act of vandalism and had referred the incident to the police, apart from stepping up the security of the clinic.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 10:40
HA seriously condemns malicious behaviours of damaging general outpatient clinic
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Regarding the arson incident causing damages to a general outpatient clinic, the Hospital Authority (HA) issued the following statement today (February 14):
An arson has caused damages to the Mrs Wu York Yu General Out-patient Clinic in Wo Yi Hop Road, Tsuen Wan this morning. The malicious arson happened in the same clinic last Saturday (February 8). The HA spokesperson seriously condemned the repeated malicious behaviours damaging the general outpatient clinic, which would affect the safety of healthcare staff and patients.
The spokesperson said that damaging medical facilities would affect the operations and compromise patient safety.
The HA urged to stop the act of vandalism and had referred the incident to the police, apart from stepping up the security of the clinic.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 10:40
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/14/P2020021400530.htm
Hong Kong Customs issues clarification on face mask rumours
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With regard to recent rumours that a backlog of face masks sent from overseas via air parcels has occurred at Hong Kong Customs, resulting in delayed deliveries to members of the public, Hong Kong Customs today (February 14) clarified again that such rumours are totally fabricated and unfounded.
Hong Kong Customs issued a press release on January 28 this year to offer a clarification in response to similar rumours. However, misinformation continues to allege that Customs has hindered the import of face masks into Hong Kong. In order to give a true account of the facts, the department sees a need to make a further clarification.
A spokesman for the department said that Customs operations at the Air Mail Centre (AMC) have all along remained normal. Sufficient manpower and inspection equipment are in place to conduct Customs clearance.
"No imported cargo backlog has ever been caused by Hong Kong Customs, and air-mail and postal delivery has never been delayed by Customs clearance either. The department will continue to fully collaborate with Hongkong Post in handling mail items at the AMC," the spokesman continued.
In the meantime, Customs will continue to make use of risk-profiling and intelligence analysis to carry out customs clearance for passengers, cargo, conveyance and postal articles at various control points pursuant to relevant legislation to combat the import and export of controlled and prohibited items into and out of Hong Kong.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:20
Hong Kong Customs issues clarification on face mask rumours
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With regard to recent rumours that a backlog of face masks sent from overseas via air parcels has occurred at Hong Kong Customs, resulting in delayed deliveries to members of the public, Hong Kong Customs today (February 14) clarified again that such rumours are totally fabricated and unfounded.
Hong Kong Customs issued a press release on January 28 this year to offer a clarification in response to similar rumours. However, misinformation continues to allege that Customs has hindered the import of face masks into Hong Kong. In order to give a true account of the facts, the department sees a need to make a further clarification.
A spokesman for the department said that Customs operations at the Air Mail Centre (AMC) have all along remained normal. Sufficient manpower and inspection equipment are in place to conduct Customs clearance.
"No imported cargo backlog has ever been caused by Hong Kong Customs, and air-mail and postal delivery has never been delayed by Customs clearance either. The department will continue to fully collaborate with Hongkong Post in handling mail items at the AMC," the spokesman continued.
In the meantime, Customs will continue to make use of risk-profiling and intelligence analysis to carry out customs clearance for passengers, cargo, conveyance and postal articles at various control points pursuant to relevant legislation to combat the import and export of controlled and prohibited items into and out of Hong Kong.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:20
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/14/P2020021400563.htm
Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 14), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 36 patients (20 male and 16 female, aged 12 months to 93 years) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent. Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent for testing. There are 114 patients under isolation currently.
The Hospital Authority will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:58
Public hospital daily update on Wuhan-related cases
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
As at noon today (February 14), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health the admission of 36 patients (20 male and 16 female, aged 12 months to 93 years) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria of severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent. Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent for testing. There are 114 patients under isolation currently.
The Hospital Authority will maintain close contact with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and to inform the public and healthcare workers on the latest information in a timely manner.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:58
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/14/P2020021400650.htm
DH appoints officers from disciplinary forces to assist in spot checks on persons under compulsory quarantine
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The Department of Health (DH) today (February 14) appointed officers from the Correctional Services Department (CSD), Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (C&ED), the Fire Services Department (FSD) and the Immigration Department (ImmD) to assist in enforcing the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap 599C) so as to ensure that persons under compulsory quarantine stay at their dwelling places for the compulsory quarantine.
Apart from persons exempted under the Regulation, the DH will issue quarantine orders to all people (including Hong Kong residents, Mainland residents and visitors from other places) entering Hong Kong from the Mainland and people who have been to the Mainland in the past 14 days preceding arrival at Hong Kong (even if they enter Hong Kong via other places). People under quarantine should stay at home or the dwelling places for a 14-day compulsory quarantine. Health officers and police officers are both authorised to enforce the Regulation.
To strengthen the surveillance work on persons under compulsory quarantine, officers of the CSD, C&ED, the FSD and the ImmD will assist in spot checks on these people. During spot checks, the officers will wear their uniform or a vest of their respective departments and produce their warrant cards as an identity proof.
Apart from conducting spot checks, the Government has various measures in place to monitor whether persons under quarantine are complying with the quarantine order. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer can make use of a location-sharing function of communication software and video calls to monitor the location of those under compulsory quarantine. The DH also makes telephone calls to persons under quarantine to ensure that they are staying at their dwelling places.
All persons under quarantine must strictly comply with the quarantine order. The Government will demand anyone not staying at their place of quarantine at all times to either wear an electronic wristband or be transferred to a quarantine camp depending on the circumstances. The Government may consider prosecuting persons who do not comply with the quarantine order. People contravening the quarantine requirement are subject to a maximum penalty of imprisonment for six months and a fine of $25,000 upon conviction.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:30
DH appoints officers from disciplinary forces to assist in spot checks on persons under compulsory quarantine
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The Department of Health (DH) today (February 14) appointed officers from the Correctional Services Department (CSD), Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (C&ED), the Fire Services Department (FSD) and the Immigration Department (ImmD) to assist in enforcing the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap 599C) so as to ensure that persons under compulsory quarantine stay at their dwelling places for the compulsory quarantine.
Apart from persons exempted under the Regulation, the DH will issue quarantine orders to all people (including Hong Kong residents, Mainland residents and visitors from other places) entering Hong Kong from the Mainland and people who have been to the Mainland in the past 14 days preceding arrival at Hong Kong (even if they enter Hong Kong via other places). People under quarantine should stay at home or the dwelling places for a 14-day compulsory quarantine. Health officers and police officers are both authorised to enforce the Regulation.
To strengthen the surveillance work on persons under compulsory quarantine, officers of the CSD, C&ED, the FSD and the ImmD will assist in spot checks on these people. During spot checks, the officers will wear their uniform or a vest of their respective departments and produce their warrant cards as an identity proof.
Apart from conducting spot checks, the Government has various measures in place to monitor whether persons under quarantine are complying with the quarantine order. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer can make use of a location-sharing function of communication software and video calls to monitor the location of those under compulsory quarantine. The DH also makes telephone calls to persons under quarantine to ensure that they are staying at their dwelling places.
All persons under quarantine must strictly comply with the quarantine order. The Government will demand anyone not staying at their place of quarantine at all times to either wear an electronic wristband or be transferred to a quarantine camp depending on the circumstances. The Government may consider prosecuting persons who do not comply with the quarantine order. People contravening the quarantine requirement are subject to a maximum penalty of imprisonment for six months and a fine of $25,000 upon conviction.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 19:30
Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/14/P2020021400729.htm
Exemption arrangement under Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C)
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The Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C) (the Regulation), made under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Public Health Emergency) Regulation, was effective 0.00am of February 8.
Further to the eight categories of persons previously announced, in accordance with section 4(1) of the Regulation, the Chief Secretary for Administration today (February 14) exempted the following categories of persons from the quarantine requirement with effect from 0:00am tomorrow (February 15).
1. personnel of organisations commissioned by the Director of Social Welfare providing welfare support for Hong Kong residents living in the Mainland;
2. construction personnel tasked to carry out off-site duties in the Mainland that are essential and cannot be replaced by other means to ensure the quality, integrity and statutory compliance of services or components to be used in government projects, public housing projects and Airport Authority projects in Hong Kong;
3. experts or personnel of the academic sectors who are engaged in research and provide advice in combating the novel coronavirus infection;
4. staff of Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse and livestock importers residing in the Mainland;
5. staff and personnel of public bodies and their partners for the supply of wristbands and related materials for home quarantine; and
6. personnel of public bodies and their partners, agencies, companies or organisations for the supply to Hong Kong of personal protective equipment (PPE) or materials/equipment for the production of PPEs.
The Department of Health (DH) will arrange medical surveillance for persons under the above exempted categories of persons during their stay in Hong Kong. Persons under medical surveillance are required to wear masks and check temperature daily for reporting to the DH. In addition, exempted persons are also subject to the temperature check and health declaration procedures carried out by the DH at various boundary control points during arrival and departure clearance.
The Regulation was published in the Gazette on February 7 to tackle the spread of the novel coronavirus infection with resolute and stringent measures. With the exception of exempted persons, all persons having stayed in the Mainland for any period during the 14 days preceding arrival, regardless of nationality and travel documents used, will be subject to compulsory quarantine for 14 days. It is a criminal offence to contravene the quarantine order and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000 and six months' imprisonment.
In accordance with section 4(1) of the Regulation, the Chief Secretary for Administration may exempt any person or categories of people from the quarantine requirement if the Chief Secretary is satisfied that the person's or persons' entry into Hong Kong are–
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:20
Exemption arrangement under Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C)
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The Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C) (the Regulation), made under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Public Health Emergency) Regulation, was effective 0.00am of February 8.
Further to the eight categories of persons previously announced, in accordance with section 4(1) of the Regulation, the Chief Secretary for Administration today (February 14) exempted the following categories of persons from the quarantine requirement with effect from 0:00am tomorrow (February 15).
1. personnel of organisations commissioned by the Director of Social Welfare providing welfare support for Hong Kong residents living in the Mainland;
2. construction personnel tasked to carry out off-site duties in the Mainland that are essential and cannot be replaced by other means to ensure the quality, integrity and statutory compliance of services or components to be used in government projects, public housing projects and Airport Authority projects in Hong Kong;
3. experts or personnel of the academic sectors who are engaged in research and provide advice in combating the novel coronavirus infection;
4. staff of Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse and livestock importers residing in the Mainland;
5. staff and personnel of public bodies and their partners for the supply of wristbands and related materials for home quarantine; and
6. personnel of public bodies and their partners, agencies, companies or organisations for the supply to Hong Kong of personal protective equipment (PPE) or materials/equipment for the production of PPEs.
The Department of Health (DH) will arrange medical surveillance for persons under the above exempted categories of persons during their stay in Hong Kong. Persons under medical surveillance are required to wear masks and check temperature daily for reporting to the DH. In addition, exempted persons are also subject to the temperature check and health declaration procedures carried out by the DH at various boundary control points during arrival and departure clearance.
The Regulation was published in the Gazette on February 7 to tackle the spread of the novel coronavirus infection with resolute and stringent measures. With the exception of exempted persons, all persons having stayed in the Mainland for any period during the 14 days preceding arrival, regardless of nationality and travel documents used, will be subject to compulsory quarantine for 14 days. It is a criminal offence to contravene the quarantine order and offenders are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000 and six months' imprisonment.
In accordance with section 4(1) of the Regulation, the Chief Secretary for Administration may exempt any person or categories of people from the quarantine requirement if the Chief Secretary is satisfied that the person's or persons' entry into Hong Kong are–
- supplying goods or services required for the normal operation of Hong Kong or the daily needs of the people in Hong Kong;
- for governmental operation;
- for the protection of the safety or health of the people of Hong Kong or the handling of public health emergency; or
- cases of exceptional circumstance that serves the public interest of Hong Kong.
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:20
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Source: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong...ronavirus-hong-kong-confirms-three-news-cases
Coronavirus: Hong Kong confirms three new cases, as hospital staff say patients violated mandatory quarantine to visit doctors
One woman newly confirmed with the virus attended a family dinner party with 29 others, five of whom have since been confirmed infected
But two of those infected family members also lived at the recently evacuated Tsing Yi housing block, leaving doubts about where they contracted the virus
SCMP
Lilian Cheng , Alvin Lum , Fiona Sun
Published: 5:06pm, 14 Feb, 2020
Updated: 10:38pm, 14 Feb, 2020
Hong Kong reported three more confirmed coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the city’s total to 56, even as evidence emerged that some residents recently returned from mainland China were flouting the new mandatory home quarantine policy.
One of the three new cases, a 41-year-old woman who lives in Shek O and works in Quarry Bay, attended a 29-person family dinner at a North Point restaurant on January 26. At the dinner were five others since confirmed to have the virus, health officials said, including a couple who lived in the same Tsing Yi public housing block that was evacuated on Tuesday after a leaking toilet vent pipe raised concerns the virus had travelled between flats.
Officials now say they are unsure whether the couple’s infection traces back to the dinner or to the leak as first suspected. The couple had lived with one of the two confirmed cases at Hong Mei House, the man’s 62-year-old mother...
Coronavirus: Hong Kong confirms three new cases, as hospital staff say patients violated mandatory quarantine to visit doctors
One woman newly confirmed with the virus attended a family dinner party with 29 others, five of whom have since been confirmed infected
But two of those infected family members also lived at the recently evacuated Tsing Yi housing block, leaving doubts about where they contracted the virus
SCMP
Lilian Cheng , Alvin Lum , Fiona Sun
Published: 5:06pm, 14 Feb, 2020
Updated: 10:38pm, 14 Feb, 2020
Hong Kong reported three more confirmed coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the city’s total to 56, even as evidence emerged that some residents recently returned from mainland China were flouting the new mandatory home quarantine policy.
One of the three new cases, a 41-year-old woman who lives in Shek O and works in Quarry Bay, attended a 29-person family dinner at a North Point restaurant on January 26. At the dinner were five others since confirmed to have the virus, health officials said, including a couple who lived in the same Tsing Yi public housing block that was evacuated on Tuesday after a leaking toilet vent pipe raised concerns the virus had travelled between flats.
Officials now say they are unsure whether the couple’s infection traces back to the dinner or to the leak as first suspected. The couple had lived with one of the two confirmed cases at Hong Mei House, the man’s 62-year-old mother...