Hong Kong - Covid-19 cases - 4,902 cases, 99 deaths?

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Four additional suspected cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong have visited Wuhan

After the outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan, Hubei, confirmed and suspected cases have appeared in neighboring countries and regions. Suspicious cases have also been reported in Hong Kong for the past few days. The Hospital Authority stated that as of 12:00 noon today (17th), public hospitals had informed the Department of Health in the past 24 hours and received 4 people who had visited Wuhan in the past 14 days. Patients with fever, respiratory infections or pneumonia.



The report stated that 4 patients included 3 men and 1 woman, aged between 24 and 43 years. Along with the new suspected cases, a total of 82 suspected cases have been reported in Hong Kong so far. Six of the reported cases are still in hospital for isolation, all in stable condition. Patient samples have been sent to the Department of Health for laboratory testing and no confirmed case of new coronavirus infection has been identified.

https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/20200117/bkn-20200117173654146-0117_00822_001.html

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0011700672.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 (January 17), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of four patients in the past 24 hours who had been to Wuhan in the past 14 days and presented with fever, respiratory infection or pneumonia symptoms.

Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. Currently, there are six patients still under isolation and in stable condition. There are currently no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in public hospitals.

	Hospital	Age	Gender
1.	Queen Elizabeth Hospital	43	M
2.	Princess Margaret Hospital	34	M
3.	Princess Margaret Hospital	24	F
4.	Queen Mary Hospital	42	M

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, January 17, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:35

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Source: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...-net-suspected

Wuhan pneumonia: Hong Kong widens net for suspected cases but medical workers fear already overstretched hospitals will suffer

Under expanded criteria, people will be reported if they have symptoms and either visited a mainland hospital or had close contact with patient confirmed to have the virus
Public hospitals are already full as the city entered the peak flu season last week

Elizabeth Cheung
Published: 10:40pm, 17 Jan, 2020
Updated: 11:20pm, 17 Jan, 2020


The strain on public hospitals, already overstretched by the peak flu season in Hong Kong, could worsen after health authorities widened the net for suspected cases linked to the Wuhan pneumonia outbreak, medical workers fear.
A representative of a health care workers’ union said increasing the turnover rate for hospital beds could be among the solutions to tackle the problem, while a medical expert urged local authorities to step up surveillance by introducing health declaration forms for passengers arriving on flights from Wuhan, which announced its second death of the outbreak on Thursday night...

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0011800711.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 (January 18), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of seven patients in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria.

Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. Currently, there are 11 patients still under isolation. 10 patients are in stable condition, while the patient in North District Hospital is in critical condition due to her underlying disease.

There are currently no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in public hospitals.

	Hospital	Age	Gender
1.	Princess Margaret Hospital	9	M
2.	Princess Margaret Hospital	50	F
3.	North District Hospital	80	F
4.	Tuen Mun Hospital	55	F
5.	Tuen Mun Hospital	57	M
6.	Prince of Wales Hospital	4	F
7.	Prince of Wales Hospital	28 months	M

The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson reminded that restricted visiting arrangements are now imposed in all public hospitals. "The HA suggests members of the public to avoid visiting patients in ward if they have fever, or have close contact with patients with respiratory symptoms in countries/areas with possible transmission of novel coronavirus infection."

Visitors of public hospitals are also required to wear masks in all clinical areas and to wash hands before and after visiting hospitals.

The HA 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/Saturday, January 18, 2020
Issued at HKT 18:51

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Also see: https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/enh..._wuhan_eng.pdf

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Hong Kong adds 9 suspected cases of Wuhan pneumonia
Hong Kong time January 18 (Sat)
20:11 Update
18:33 establishment

Hong Kong today added 9 new cases of suspected pneumonia in Wuhan.
Wuhan pneumonia is on the vicious front, the Center for Health Protection reported that as of this evening (18th), 9 new cases of suspected coronavirus have been added in Hong Kong. The patients are aged 2 to 80 years old, respectively at Princess Margaret Hospital and Tuen Mun Hospital. And 5 hospitals including Prince of Wales Hospital received treatment. Among them, the 80-year-old woman who was treated in North District Hospital was in critical condition due to her own illness.
The report stated that nine new suspected cases were reported. Most of the patients were positive for human rhinovirus, adenovirus and influenza virus. The test result of the 80-year-old female patient is unknown. Since the outbreak of Wuhan pneumonia in the Mainland, Hong Kong has so far reported a total of 89 suspected cases, and public hospitals have not yet been diagnosed with the new coronavirus infection.
A HA spokesman reminded the public that public hospitals have implemented measures to limit visits. The authority advises that citizens should avoid visiting patients if they have fever symptoms or have been in close contact with patients who have symptoms of respiratory infections from areas or countries that may spread the new coronavirus. Visitors to public hospitals must wear a mask when entering the clinical area, and they must wash their hands when entering or leaving the hospital. The Bureau will continue to maintain close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection to monitor the latest developments and provide the public and medical staff with the latest information at any time.
New Wuhan Pneumonia Suspect Case List:
Cases / Age and Gender / Hospital / Test Results
1/9 year old boy / Margaret Hospital / Adenovirus
2 / 50-year-old woman / Margaret Hospital / Unknown
3 / 80-year-old woman (in critical condition) / North District Hospital / Unknown
4 / 55-year-old woman / Tuen Mun Hospital / A (H1) influenza virus
5/57 year old man / Tuen Mun Hospital / Unknown
6/4 year old girl / Shatin Wells Hospital / Adenovirus, influenza A (H3) virus and respiratory syncytial virus
7/2 year old boy / Shatin Wells Hospital / Adenovirus and influenza A (H1) virus
8/39 year old man / Elizabeth Hospital / Human rhinovirus / Enterovirus
9/60 year old man / Elizabeth Hospital / Unknown
https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/202...00822_001.html

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0011900456.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 (January 19), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 11 patients in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria.

Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. Currently, there are 16 patients still under isolation. 14 patients are in stable condition, while two patients in North District Hospital are still in critical condition and serious condition respectively due to their underlying disease.

There are currently no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in public hospitals.

	Hospital	Age	Gender
1.	Queen Elizabeth Hospital	39	M
2.	Queen Elizabeth Hospital	60	M
3.	Queen Elizabeth Hospital	62	F
4.	Queen Elizabeth Hospital	59	M
5.	Yan Chai Hospital	46	F
6.	United Christian Hospital	80	M
7.	Caritas Medical Centre	3	F
8.	Princess Margaret Hospital	3	M
9.	Tuen Mun Hospital	58	F
10.	North District Hospital	87	M
11.	Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital	4	F

The spokesperson for Hospital Authority (HA) reminded that restricted visiting arrangements are now imposed in all public hospitals. "Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting patients in ward if they have fever, or have close contact with patients with respiratory symptoms in countries/areas with possible transmission of novel coronavirus infection."

Visitors of public hospitals are also required to wear masks in all clinical areas and to wash hands before and after visiting hospitals.

The HA 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/Sunday, January 19, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:42

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https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/enhanced_sur_pneumonia_wuhan_eng.pdf

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012000524.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 (January 20), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of seven patients (two male and five female, aged 1 to 67) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria.

Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. Currently, there are 20 patients still under isolation, 18 patients are in stable condition, while two patients in North District Hospital are in critical condition and serious condition respectively due to their underlying diseases.

There are currently no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in public hospitals.

The spokesperson for the Hospital Authority (HA) reminded that restricted visiting arrangements are now imposed in all public hospitals. "Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting patients in wards if they have a fever, or have had close contact with patients with respiratory symptoms in countries/areas with possible transmissions of novel coronavirus infection.”

Visitors of public hospitals are also required to wear masks in all clinical areas and to wash hands before and after visiting hospitals.

The HA 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/Monday, January 20, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:00

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012000524.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 (January 20), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of seven patients (two male and five female, aged 1 to 67) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria.

Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. Currently, there are 20 patients still under isolation, 18 patients are in stable condition, while two patients in North District Hospital are in critical condition and serious condition respectively due to their underlying diseases.

There are currently no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in public hospitals.

The spokesperson for the Hospital Authority (HA) reminded that restricted visiting arrangements are now imposed in all public hospitals. "Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting patients in wards if they have a fever, or have had close contact with patients with respiratory symptoms in countries/areas with possible transmissions of novel coronavirus infection.”

Visitors of public hospitals are also required to wear masks in all clinical areas and to wash hands before and after visiting hospitals.

The HA 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/Monday, January 20, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:00

Local | 20 Jan 2020 5:59 pm

Two patients in the North District Hospital are in a critical condition and serious condition, respectively due to underlying diseases, the Department of Health said today.

As of today, there are 20 patients under isolation, 18 patients are in stable condition.

There are no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in Hong Kong's public hospitals.

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/140422/One-critical-and-another-serious-in-hospital

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012100589.htm

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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

As at noon today (January 21), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 11 patients (five male and six female, aged 8 to 82) in the past 24 hours who met the reporting criteria.

Specimens of the patients concerned have been sent to the DH for testing. Currently, there are 21 patients still under isolation, 19 patients are in stable condition, and two patients in North District Hospital are in critical condition and serious condition respectively due to their underlying diseases. One reported case in North District Hospital has passed away yesterday due to her underlying diseases and her test result for novel coronavirus was negative.

There are currently no patients confirmed as being infected with novel coronavirus in public hospitals.

The Hospital Authority (HA) earlier enhanced laboratory surveillance for pneumonia cases to have early identification of severe community-acquired pneumonia associated with novel coronavirus. The HA Central Committee on Infectious Disease and Emergency Responses (CCIDER) held an ad hoc meeting again today. It was agreed that the enhanced laboratory surveillance would be further extended to include inpatient pneumonia cases with travel history to Mainland China within 14 days before onset of symptoms.

The spokesperson for the HA reminded that restricted visiting arrangements are now imposed in all public hospitals. "Members of the public are advised to avoid visiting patients in wards if they have fever, or have close contact with patients with respiratory symptoms in countries or areas with possible transmission of novel coronavirus infection," the spokesman said.

Visitors of public hospitals are also required to wear masks in all clinical areas and to wash hands before and after visiting hospitals.

The HA 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/Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:47

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First case confirmed in HK

https://www.forexlive.com/news/!/hong-kong-reports-first-case-of-new-coronavirus-20200122

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012200891.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 (January 22), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 18 patients (10 males and 8 females, aged 3 to 90) 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 to the DH for testing. 27 patients are still under isolation, 24 patients are in stable condition. Three patients are in North District Hospital with two in critical condition and one in serious condition due to their underlying diseases.

The HA 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, January 22, 2020
Issued at HKT 21:46

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Source: https://sc.news.gov.hk/TuniS/www.new...11638_587.html

Highly suspected cases of new coronavirus in Hong Kong
January 22, 2020

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A man who came to Hong Kong from Wuhan via Shenzhen on a high-speed railway train was positive for the new coronavirus and is temporarily classified as a highly suspected case. The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said that the Steering Committee on Severe Contingency Level will hold its third meeting tomorrow to discuss contingency measures.


Chen Zhaoshi said at a press conference today that the 39-year-old male patient took the high-speed train G1015 from Wuhan to Shenzhen North yesterday, and then took the G5607 high-speed train to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. He had fever and nasal congestion at the time. He was found by the port health department staff. He said he lived in Wuhan and was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further testing. He was then transferred to the Infectious Disease Center of Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation and treatment.


Chen Zhaoshi said that the patient reported good health in the past. He did not visit medical institutions, wet markets or seafood markets, and did not come into contact with wildlife, poultry, or people with pneumonia and upper respiratory infections. The four family members who accompanied him did not show symptoms. Last night they stayed at the Royal Hyatt Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. Today they took Cebu Air flight 5J111 to Manila, Philippines. Relevant departments have contacted the hotel and notified the Philippine authorities.


The Centre for Health Protection is conducting an epidemiological investigation of individual cases to find out the source and transmission mode of the patient's infection, and to track those who have been in close contact with the patient. Tonight, the Department of Health has set up a hotline 2125 1122 to appeal to passengers who have taken relevant high-speed rail trains or who have contacted the patient to provide information. The department and the Hospital Authority will provide daily updates on the situation from tomorrow.


Chen Zhaoshi said that this case just reflects the strict port hygiene measures to effectively identify suspected cases. She said that it should not be ruled out that someone should enter Hong Kong with a fever or other symptoms and the public should be alert. She urged the public not to go to Wuhan unless necessary; if unavoidable, they should wear surgical masks and continue to wear them until 14 days after returning to Hong Kong.


When asked if Hong Kong would issue a tourist warning on Wuhan, she said that Wuhan had already implemented outbound inspections for tourists, and the SAR government would refer to the recommendations of the World Health Organization.


Chen Zhaoshi said that the Chief Executive was very concerned about the situation and had instructed the authorities to continue to do a good job of prevention and control, and responded promptly to maintain openness and transparency.

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...012200924p.htm

Google translation:

CHP investigates highly suspected cases of imported new coronavirus infection
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卫生 The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health is investigating a highly suspected case of imported new coronavirus infection today (January 22). The centre once again urges citizens to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene at all times, whether during local or overseas travel.

39 The 39-year-old male patient lived in Wuhan and had good health in the past. He had fever and nasal congestion since yesterday (January 21). He took the high-speed rail from Wuhan to Shenzhen North yesterday (10D seat of No. 3 carriage of G1015 train) and arrived in Hong Kong from Shenzhen North (No. 2D seat of No. 2 carriage of G5607 train). At the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High Speed Rail West Kowloon Station, a fever was found by the Port Health Department of the Department of Health, and he was immediately sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for isolation and treatment. The patient was transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital for further treatment and is now in stable condition.

初步 Preliminary examination of the patient's respiratory tract samples was positive for the new coronavirus.

The CHP has launched an epidemiological investigation and contact tracing immediately. According to the information provided by the patient, he did not visit medical institutions, wet markets or seafood markets during the incubation period. He did not come into contact with wildlife or birds, or patients with pneumonia or upper respiratory infections.

Initial investigations revealed that the patient was traveling with his wife, two sons, and a grandmother. They have no symptoms for the time being and have left Hong Kong for the Philippines today.

The CHP will continue to track contacts. Passengers in the same row as the patient's seat, and in front and back rows will be classified as close contacts, and passengers in the same compartment will be classified as other contacts. The centre will arrange quarantine surveillance for close contacts, while other contacts will conduct medical surveillance.

The CHP has set up a hotline 2125 1122 for individual cases. Those who have taken the high-speed rail from Wuhan to Shenzhen North (Car No. 3 of G1015) or Shenzhen North to Hong Kong West Kowloon (Car No. 2 of G5607) on January 21 should call this hotline. The hotline will operate from 8 pm to 12 pm today and tomorrow (January 23) from 8 am to 5.45 pm to answer public enquiries.

The Center for Health Protection has notified the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Health Commission (National Health Commission), the Guangdong Health Commission, and the Philippine health authorities on a case-by-case basis.

In addition, the Centre for Health Protection provides updated information on cases of pneumococcal infection with new coronavirus in the Mainland, Macau and the United States. According to the National Health and Medical Commission's report today, as of 12 midnight on January 21, a total of 149 new cases of pneumonia caused by new coronavirus infections were distributed in the following places:

District Number of cases
Hubei Province 105
Hunan Province 1
Henan Province 1
Jiangxi Province 2
Shandong Province 1
Sichuan Province 2
Zhejiang Province 5
Chongqing 5
Tianjin City 2
Yunnan Province 1
Guangdong Province 12
Beijing 5
Shanghai 7

During the same period, three new deaths (all from Hubei Province) were added. As of yesterday, the National Health Commission has received a total of 440 confirmed cases of pneumonia with new coronavirus infections, including 102 severe cases and nine deaths (all from Hubei Province).

In addition, the CHP is closely monitoring Macau's first confirmed case of a new coronavirus infection imported from Wuhan. According to the Macao Health Bureau, the 52-year-old female patient was from Wuhan and was tested positive for the new coronavirus. The United States has also confirmed the first case of a new coronavirus infection imported from Wuhan. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the patient lives in Washington State. After returning from Wuhan on January 15, he sought medical treatment at a medical institution in Washington State. Laboratory tests later confirmed a positive response to the new coronavirus.

In order to further improve the efficiency of the distribution of infection cases, in addition to the daily press releases, the CHP will update the latest information on notified cases (www.chp.gov) on the CHP website at 9am and 6pm daily. .hk / tc / features / 102465.html).

A spokesman for the Centre for Health Protection said, "The Centre will continue to maintain contact with the National Health Commission, the World Health Organization and relevant health departments to closely monitor the situation for risk assessment."

The spokesman urged citizens to avoid unnecessary trips to Wuhan, Hubei Province. If traveling to Wuhan is unavoidable, surgical masks should be worn and continued until 14 days after returning to Hong Kong.

The Center for Health Protection has set up a special website (www.chp.gov.hk/tc/features/102465.html) to provide information and health advice on "Severe New Infectious Pathogen Respiratory Diseases". Information on the affected countries can be found at the following website:
http://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/stat..._infection.pdf...

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Link to English version of above (not using google translation): https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012200982.htm

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Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...0012200608.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 (January 23), public hospitals had reported to the Department of Health (DH) the admission of 35 patients (12 male and 23 female, aged five months to 86 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 to the DH for testing. Fifty-five patients are still under isolation, 53 patients are in stable condition. Two North District Hospital patients are in critical condition due to their underlying diseases.

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, January 23, 2020
Issued at HKT 17:05

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Source: http://www.chinanews.com/ga/2020/01-23/9068282.shtml

Hong Kong confirms second case of highly suspected new pneumonia
January 23, 2020 18:19 Source: China News Network

Langzhong News Agency, Hong Kong, January 23 (Reporter: Hong Qirong) The Hong Kong SAR Government's Health Protection Center announced on the 23rd that it has added one case of highly suspected new-type coronavirus infection with pneumonia. So far, there have been two cases of highly suspected new-type pneumonia in Hong Kong.

On the afternoon of January 22, medical staff escorted Hong Kong's first male patient who was highly suspected of contracting the new coronavirus pneumonia to leave Queen Elizabeth Hospital and was transferred by ambulance to other hospitals. Photo by China News Agency reporter Shanghang Mai

新增 The new patient is a 56-year-old Hong Kong man who visited relatives in Wuhan and is currently being isolated at the Infectious Diseases Centre of Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong.

After the first Hong Kong-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed rail arrived in Hong Kong on the 22nd, a 39-year-old Wuhan man was highly suspected of contracting a new type of pneumonia. The CHP announced on the 23rd a second case of high-level pneumonia. In addition, from the 23rd, Hong Kong has also temporarily assigned Madam MacLehose Resort on Saigon's outlying islands and Lei Yue Mun Resort on Chai Wan on the island as quarantine camps for epidemic prevention and control.

The Director of the Centre for Health Protection, Huang Jiaqing, said on the 23rd that the newly-increased suspected patient was a 56-year-old Hong Kong man living in Tian Yuhai, a private housing estate in Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong. On the day of the flight from Wuhan to Shenzhen by Air China flight CA8279, and then arrived at Hong Kong via the Luohu port, and then returned home by taking the East Rail and the Malaysia Rail.

Huang Jiaqing said that the patient immediately went to the Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment on the same day, and after staying at the Royal Plaza Hotel for one night on the 20th, he returned to the hospital on the 21st and was arranged for isolation and treatment at the Infectious Diseases Centre of Princess Margaret Hospital. . It is reported that the patient wore a mask and did not talk with people around him from the flight, railway, to the hospital for medical treatment and to the hotel.

3 persons who have been in close contact with two highly suspected patients, including 2 medical staff who have been in contact with the patient, and the wife of the 2nd patient, have been quarantined in the hospital since the evening of the 22nd, and will be admitted to the hospital within 23 days Observation at Lady Lihao Resort Isolation Camp for 14 days.

Mr. Huang Jiaqing said that further confirmed virus test reports of two highly suspected cases will be released within days. In addition, the authorities are also actively considering extending the scope of health declarations to all high-speed rail trains arriving in Hong Kong.

Zhong Jianli, director of quality and safety of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, said that the bureau will improve the reporting mechanism of the new coronavirus. At present, whenever doctors discover that patients have traveled to Hubei Province, they have one of the symptoms of fever, pneumonia and respiratory infections. Must inform the Administrator. (Finish)