#ALERT
Xi Jinping said "Stop Violence, Curb Disorder" is of utmost priority in Hong Kong
Xi Jinping said in 11th BRICS Summit held in Brazil, that the radical and extreme violence in Hong Kong has severely challenged the principle of "One Country, Two Systems" and destroyed the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong. "Stopping Violence, Restore Order" is the most important mission of the HKSAR Government.
He empasized that Central Government will continue to firmly back the administration of HK Government, solidly support the enforcement of the HK Police Force, and strongly support the Court to put violent criminal offendents in sanction.
The Chinese Government is determined to uphold the country's sovereignty, safety, development and benefits. It is also dedicated to object all the external interference in Hong Kong affairs and continue to implement the "One Country, Two Systems" Principle.
Source: MingPao
#Nov14 #XiJinping
Xi Jinping said "Stop Violence, Curb Disorder" is of utmost priority in Hong Kong
Xi Jinping said in 11th BRICS Summit held in Brazil, that the radical and extreme violence in Hong Kong has severely challenged the principle of "One Country, Two Systems" and destroyed the stability and prosperity of Hong Kong. "Stopping Violence, Restore Order" is the most important mission of the HKSAR Government.
He empasized that Central Government will continue to firmly back the administration of HK Government, solidly support the enforcement of the HK Police Force, and strongly support the Court to put violent criminal offendents in sanction.
The Chinese Government is determined to uphold the country's sovereignty, safety, development and benefits. It is also dedicated to object all the external interference in Hong Kong affairs and continue to implement the "One Country, Two Systems" Principle.
Source: MingPao
#Nov14 #XiJinping
#Alert
1929 #CUHK
Riot Police and STS have arrived at No.2 Bridge, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
1938
Police flash light at cars that are blocked at Tolo Highway.
Due to the emergency situation, transportation has been arranged for students and staff of the University to leave.
Source: Apple Daily; Leung Kai Chi Facebook; SUCK Channel
#Nov15
1929 #CUHK
Riot Police and STS have arrived at No.2 Bridge, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
1938
Police flash light at cars that are blocked at Tolo Highway.
Due to the emergency situation, transportation has been arranged for students and staff of the University to leave.
Source: Apple Daily; Leung Kai Chi Facebook; SUCK Channel
#Nov15
#Alert #SARS #Plague #Jan2
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK
Dear Readers,
Please wear a mask whenever you are leaving the house, wash your hands frequently and maintain good personal hygiene.
Today, the Hospital Authority confirmed that there was an admission on 31-Dec of a female patient suffering from pneumonia. The patient had visited Wuhan, China, the site of pneumonia outbreak, two weeks ago. She is now in quarantine, and tested negative for avian flu and SARS.
Although the type of pneumonia has not yet been verified and identified, we would like to draw your attention back to the SARS outbreak which happened in 2003. The Chinese Government hid the truths from the World Health Organization (WHO), denied the outbreak and dismissing them as 'rumours'. It eventually became a global epidemic, of which 8098 people were infected, and 773 were killed. This could have been prevented.
We should not panic, but at the same time, precautions against the spread of the disease should always be taken.
Source: NOW News (adapted)
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK
Dear Readers,
Please wear a mask whenever you are leaving the house, wash your hands frequently and maintain good personal hygiene.
Today, the Hospital Authority confirmed that there was an admission on 31-Dec of a female patient suffering from pneumonia. The patient had visited Wuhan, China, the site of pneumonia outbreak, two weeks ago. She is now in quarantine, and tested negative for avian flu and SARS.
Although the type of pneumonia has not yet been verified and identified, we would like to draw your attention back to the SARS outbreak which happened in 2003. The Chinese Government hid the truths from the World Health Organization (WHO), denied the outbreak and dismissing them as 'rumours'. It eventually became a global epidemic, of which 8098 people were infected, and 773 were killed. This could have been prevented.
We should not panic, but at the same time, precautions against the spread of the disease should always be taken.
Source: NOW News (adapted)
What Mask to Wear during Pneumonia outbreak? Surgical Mask or N95 Mask?
The outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in Wuhan, China and suspected cases in Hong Kong have caused great concern among the Hong Kong public.
N95 masks, used by medical personnel during the SARS outbreak, is experiencing panic buying. What masks should an average citizen actually wear? Surgical masks or N95 masks?
Professor David SC HUI of the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics of CUHK cited a report last year by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), analysing the probability of medical personnel wearing N95 masks or surgical masks contracting influenza. Results had shown that 8.2% of medical personnel wearing N95 masks contracted influenza, while 7.2% of those wearing surgical masks contracted Influenza, indicating there is no significant difference in the effectiveness between the two.
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Surgical Masks
Surgical masks are designed to prevent droplet transmission of diseases, and are suitable for unventilated environments like clinics and surgical theatres. However, it could not block particles with the radii smaller than 5μm, nor could it block any particulates or gases (including tear gas).
According to information from the Consumer Council, the three layers present in a typical surgical masks has three individual functions: the innermost layer retains moisture; the middle layer filters particles in the air; and the outermost layer resists water. However, surgical masks are disposable medical items with a maximum use time of 6 - 8 hours. The mask must also be replaced if it is broken, wet, or dirty.
Characteristics:
．Block disease-transmitting droplets
． Retain moisture, filter particles, and resist water
． Could not block droplets with radii smaller than 5μm
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N95 Masks
N95 masks are masks that abide to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's standards, which filters at least 95% of airborne particles but is not resistant to oil aerosols.
However, N95 masks are designed to fit perfectly onto the face, which results in the user breathing in their own exhaled carbon dioxide. Thus long-time usage could cause headaches due to dilation of cerebral blood vessels. It is recommended that users should replace the mask after eight hours of usage.
Characteristics:
．Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
．Not resistant to oil aerosols
．Long usage causes headaches
Exhalation valves are also present in some N95 masks, with the valve designed to be a single valve which reduces exhalation resistance, making it easier to breathe (exhale). However, the exhalation valve does not reduce inhalation resistance. Since air exhaled from the exhalation valve does not undergo filtration, wearers could still spread pathogens as though they have not wore a mask, thus masks with exhalation valves are not suitable for patients.
Source: Health Concept 健康概念; Consumer Council; Centers for Disease Control of Republic of China (Taiwan); "N95 Respirators vs Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel, A Randomized Clinical Trial"
#4Jan #Pneumonia #Plague
Emergency Notice:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14769
The outbreak of an unknown pneumonia in Wuhan, China and suspected cases in Hong Kong have caused great concern among the Hong Kong public.
N95 masks, used by medical personnel during the SARS outbreak, is experiencing panic buying. What masks should an average citizen actually wear? Surgical masks or N95 masks?
Professor David SC HUI of the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics of CUHK cited a report last year by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), analysing the probability of medical personnel wearing N95 masks or surgical masks contracting influenza. Results had shown that 8.2% of medical personnel wearing N95 masks contracted influenza, while 7.2% of those wearing surgical masks contracted Influenza, indicating there is no significant difference in the effectiveness between the two.
==========
Surgical Masks
Surgical masks are designed to prevent droplet transmission of diseases, and are suitable for unventilated environments like clinics and surgical theatres. However, it could not block particles with the radii smaller than 5μm, nor could it block any particulates or gases (including tear gas).
According to information from the Consumer Council, the three layers present in a typical surgical masks has three individual functions: the innermost layer retains moisture; the middle layer filters particles in the air; and the outermost layer resists water. However, surgical masks are disposable medical items with a maximum use time of 6 - 8 hours. The mask must also be replaced if it is broken, wet, or dirty.
Characteristics:
．Block disease-transmitting droplets
． Retain moisture, filter particles, and resist water
． Could not block droplets with radii smaller than 5μm
==========
N95 Masks
N95 masks are masks that abide to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's standards, which filters at least 95% of airborne particles but is not resistant to oil aerosols.
However, N95 masks are designed to fit perfectly onto the face, which results in the user breathing in their own exhaled carbon dioxide. Thus long-time usage could cause headaches due to dilation of cerebral blood vessels. It is recommended that users should replace the mask after eight hours of usage.
Characteristics:
．Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
．Not resistant to oil aerosols
．Long usage causes headaches
Exhalation valves are also present in some N95 masks, with the valve designed to be a single valve which reduces exhalation resistance, making it easier to breathe (exhale). However, the exhalation valve does not reduce inhalation resistance. Since air exhaled from the exhalation valve does not undergo filtration, wearers could still spread pathogens as though they have not wore a mask, thus masks with exhalation valves are not suitable for patients.
Source: Health Concept 健康概念; Consumer Council; Centers for Disease Control of Republic of China (Taiwan); "N95 Respirators vs Medical Masks for Preventing Influenza Among Health Care Personnel, A Randomized Clinical Trial"
#4Jan #Pneumonia #Plague
Emergency Notice:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14769
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📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#Alert #SARS #Plague #Jan2
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK
Dear Readers,
Please wear a mask whenever you are leaving the house, wash your hands frequently and maintain good personal hygiene.
Today, the Hospital Authority confirmed that there was an…
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK
Dear Readers,
Please wear a mask whenever you are leaving the house, wash your hands frequently and maintain good personal hygiene.
Today, the Hospital Authority confirmed that there was an…
8 mystery pneumonia cases found in 5 days; Microbiologist warned for a surge during Chinese New Year
Government announced 3 new suspected mystery pneumonia case from Wuhan in China on Jan 4, making a total of 8 cases in the past 5 days, although none was considered severe.
Secretary for Food and Health Bureau, Sophia Chan, said the government has been vigilant and a series of measures would be put in place, including cutting down the visiting time in public hospital to reduce the flow of people. Staff might be sent to Wuhan to understand the situation, and amendments would be proposed to the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, which required reporting of all concerning suspected cases.
Earlier today, the head of the University of Hong Kong's Centre for Infection, Ho Pak-leung, urged the Government to deploy all possible monitoring system at the city's borders, including the high-speed rail terminus for the new viral pneumonia from mainland.
Although Wuhan officials said that no evidence of human to human transmission had been found, Ho remained firm on his view that the virus could possibly pass from person to person. Ho hoped the mainlaid authority could release more information to help experts analyse the illness.
Ho also said, "so many infections in such a short period of time in Wuhan is worrying". The microbiologist, at the same time, warned for a surge in cases during Chinese New Year.
Emergency Notice:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14769
What Mask to Wear during Pneumonia outbreak?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14847
In #Singapore, Chinese girl with pneumonia warded, isolated after travel to Wuhan, China
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14851
Source RTHK #4Jan #Pneumonia #Plague
Government announced 3 new suspected mystery pneumonia case from Wuhan in China on Jan 4, making a total of 8 cases in the past 5 days, although none was considered severe.
Secretary for Food and Health Bureau, Sophia Chan, said the government has been vigilant and a series of measures would be put in place, including cutting down the visiting time in public hospital to reduce the flow of people. Staff might be sent to Wuhan to understand the situation, and amendments would be proposed to the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, which required reporting of all concerning suspected cases.
Earlier today, the head of the University of Hong Kong's Centre for Infection, Ho Pak-leung, urged the Government to deploy all possible monitoring system at the city's borders, including the high-speed rail terminus for the new viral pneumonia from mainland.
Although Wuhan officials said that no evidence of human to human transmission had been found, Ho remained firm on his view that the virus could possibly pass from person to person. Ho hoped the mainlaid authority could release more information to help experts analyse the illness.
Ho also said, "so many infections in such a short period of time in Wuhan is worrying". The microbiologist, at the same time, warned for a surge in cases during Chinese New Year.
Emergency Notice:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14769
What Mask to Wear during Pneumonia outbreak?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14847
In #Singapore, Chinese girl with pneumonia warded, isolated after travel to Wuhan, China
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14851
Source RTHK #4Jan #Pneumonia #Plague
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📡Guardians of Hong Kong
#Alert #SARS #Plague #Jan2
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK
Dear Readers,
Please wear a mask whenever you are leaving the house, wash your hands frequently and maintain good personal hygiene.
Today, the Hospital Authority confirmed that there was an…
Emergency Notice from BWHK & GOHK
Dear Readers,
Please wear a mask whenever you are leaving the house, wash your hands frequently and maintain good personal hygiene.
Today, the Hospital Authority confirmed that there was an…
#Alert #ChinaPneumonia
73% of the gene sequencing of the new coronavirus matched with SARS-CoV.
The HKSARG will hold a press conference at 2pm on January 11.
#Health #ChinaCrisis #HongKong #WuhanPneumonia
73% of the gene sequencing of the new coronavirus matched with SARS-CoV.
The HKSARG will hold a press conference at 2pm on January 11.
#Health #ChinaCrisis #HongKong #WuhanPneumonia
#Alert #ChinaPneumonia #Wuhan #Japan
HKT08:44 #Jan16
Wuhan Pneumonia Spread from China to Japan
Japan has confirmed its first case of an infection of the new coronavirus from China, the patient is a Chinese national who has visited Wuhan.
The patient has recovered and discharged from hospital.
Source: Now News #Jan16
Further reading: http://bit.ly/2u6yJo9
HKT08:44 #Jan16
Wuhan Pneumonia Spread from China to Japan
Japan has confirmed its first case of an infection of the new coronavirus from China, the patient is a Chinese national who has visited Wuhan.
The patient has recovered and discharged from hospital.
Source: Now News #Jan16
Further reading: http://bit.ly/2u6yJo9
#ALERT #ChinesePneumonia #GlobalOutbreak
#Jan22 HKT22:50
Second Case Suspected in Hong Kong
There are 542 confirmed infection in China and 6 overseas. It is alarming that the number of patient increased by 69 and 8 additional deaths reported in Wuhan, China within 24 hours, making the death toll 17.
Meanwhile, a second case was suspected in Hong Kong. The patient had travelled to Wuhan, China and went to Hong Kong from Shenzhen.
In view of the spread of the novel coronavirus from China, university hospitals in Hong Kong have stopped running clinical training.
Despite this, the Hong Kong Government encouraged border crossing amidst outbreak, by offerinh free entry on HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Source: i-Cable; Mingpao #Jan22
#Jan22 HKT22:50
Second Case Suspected in Hong Kong
There are 542 confirmed infection in China and 6 overseas. It is alarming that the number of patient increased by 69 and 8 additional deaths reported in Wuhan, China within 24 hours, making the death toll 17.
Meanwhile, a second case was suspected in Hong Kong. The patient had travelled to Wuhan, China and went to Hong Kong from Shenzhen.
In view of the spread of the novel coronavirus from China, university hospitals in Hong Kong have stopped running clinical training.
Despite this, the Hong Kong Government encouraged border crossing amidst outbreak, by offerinh free entry on HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Source: i-Cable; Mingpao #Jan22
#Alert #WuhanPneumonia
Temporary closure of Recreational, Sports and Cultural facilities in Hong Kong from #Jan28 until further notice
As of HKT01:59 on January 28,
2,854 Wuhan Pneumonia cases were reported in China, causing 82 deaths. On the same day, Beijing has recorded its first death.
In Hong Kong, land sports facilities and aquatic facilities temporarily closed include all sports centres, sports grounds, grass pitches, artificial turf soccer pitches, tennis courts, squash courts, bowling greens, golf facilities, public swimming pools, beaches, Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre, water sports centres and holiday camps.
Cultural facilities include all museums, performance venues, public libraries and their study rooms, mobile libraries, and music centres of the Music Office.
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/28/P2020012800030.htm?fontSize=1
Temporary closure of Recreational, Sports and Cultural facilities in Hong Kong from #Jan28 until further notice
As of HKT01:59 on January 28,
2,854 Wuhan Pneumonia cases were reported in China, causing 82 deaths. On the same day, Beijing has recorded its first death.
In Hong Kong, land sports facilities and aquatic facilities temporarily closed include all sports centres, sports grounds, grass pitches, artificial turf soccer pitches, tennis courts, squash courts, bowling greens, golf facilities, public swimming pools, beaches, Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre, water sports centres and holiday camps.
Cultural facilities include all museums, performance venues, public libraries and their study rooms, mobile libraries, and music centres of the Music Office.
Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/28/P2020012800030.htm?fontSize=1
www.info.gov.hk
Temporary closure of LCSD facilities from tomorrow
To tie in with the response level under the "Preparedness and Response Plan for Novel Infectious Disease of Public Health Significance" being raised to Emergency Response...
#Alert #CoronavirusOutbreak
Urgent Update of #WuhanPneumonia as of #Feb13
Tenfold Increase of Confirmed Infection in Hubei, China
The number of deaths in China has increased sharply by 242 as Health Officials in Hubei adopted new data categorization, the cumulative death in Hubei Province reached 1,364.
New cases in Hubei have also leaped by 14,986, a tenfold increase on the day before. The nation-wide total in China is now nearly 59,716.
#Hubei #Tenfold
Urgent Update of #WuhanPneumonia as of #Feb13
Tenfold Increase of Confirmed Infection in Hubei, China
The number of deaths in China has increased sharply by 242 as Health Officials in Hubei adopted new data categorization, the cumulative death in Hubei Province reached 1,364.
New cases in Hubei have also leaped by 14,986, a tenfold increase on the day before. The nation-wide total in China is now nearly 59,716.
#Hubei #Tenfold