#HealthCrisis
Frontline Medical Staff of Prince of Wales Hospital Urge Government to Ban Entry of All Chinese Mainlanders and Provide Sufficient Protective Gear
Medical staff at the Prince of Wales Hospital issued an open letter to the senior management of Hospital Authority today (January 31), asking the management to escalate their request to the government to ban entry of all mainland visitors and to provide sufficient protective equipment to frontline medical staff.
Frontline staff of the anaesthesia and intensive treatment ward as well as those in operation ward stated in the letter that they have vigilant in discharging their duty to take care patients.
However, in view of the lack of appropriate protective equipment meeting WHO standards, inadequate isolation facilities in hospital, and potentially unreliable travel and contact history self-declared by patients, frontline staff urged the government to take on stringent measures before Hong Kong's public health system crumbles.
Source: RTHK
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia #BorderShutdown
Frontline Medical Staff of Prince of Wales Hospital Urge Government to Ban Entry of All Chinese Mainlanders and Provide Sufficient Protective Gear
Medical staff at the Prince of Wales Hospital issued an open letter to the senior management of Hospital Authority today (January 31), asking the management to escalate their request to the government to ban entry of all mainland visitors and to provide sufficient protective equipment to frontline medical staff.
Frontline staff of the anaesthesia and intensive treatment ward as well as those in operation ward stated in the letter that they have vigilant in discharging their duty to take care patients.
However, in view of the lack of appropriate protective equipment meeting WHO standards, inadequate isolation facilities in hospital, and potentially unreliable travel and contact history self-declared by patients, frontline staff urged the government to take on stringent measures before Hong Kong's public health system crumbles.
Source: RTHK
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia #BorderShutdown
Medical Staff Pledged to Go on a Strike, Urging Government to Shut down Hong Kong-China Borders
Hospital Authority Employees Alliance (HAEA) held a press conference today (January 31) responding to the preventive measures against Wuhan Pneumonia announced by the Government. HAEA stated that around 6,500 medical staff have pledged to go on a strike next week. Chairman Yu Wai-ming reiterated that "border shutdown" is the most suitable way to curb the epidemic.
Source: Stand News #Jan31
#GlobalOutbreak #WuhanPneumonia #BorderShutdown
Hospital Authority Employees Alliance (HAEA) held a press conference today (January 31) responding to the preventive measures against Wuhan Pneumonia announced by the Government. HAEA stated that around 6,500 medical staff have pledged to go on a strike next week. Chairman Yu Wai-ming reiterated that "border shutdown" is the most suitable way to curb the epidemic.
Source: Stand News #Jan31
#GlobalOutbreak #WuhanPneumonia #BorderShutdown
#HealthCrisis
Over 500 People Lined Up in Tai Wai for Masks, Even From Far Away Or Under Cold And Hunger
A pharmacy in Tai Wai announced on social media yesterday that there would be 300 boxes of masks available. Around 8 a.m., over 500 citizens could be seen queuing up for purchase. The line lengthened out up to three streets.
The pharmacy gave quota tags to the lined-up at 9 a.m.. Those who had the tags could buy only 1 box of masks (50 masks) starting from 10 a.m..
Citizens who made successful purchase were happy. Some families successfully bought few boxes. An old lady queued up at around 4 a.m., saying that she was hungry under the cold weather, and described the condition as “freeze to death”. A citizen from Tuen Mun arrived by taxi, saying that it was “very hard and going round in circles” just to buy masks.
Source: RTHK
#Jan31 #ChinesePnuemonia #Masks
Over 500 People Lined Up in Tai Wai for Masks, Even From Far Away Or Under Cold And Hunger
A pharmacy in Tai Wai announced on social media yesterday that there would be 300 boxes of masks available. Around 8 a.m., over 500 citizens could be seen queuing up for purchase. The line lengthened out up to three streets.
The pharmacy gave quota tags to the lined-up at 9 a.m.. Those who had the tags could buy only 1 box of masks (50 masks) starting from 10 a.m..
Citizens who made successful purchase were happy. Some families successfully bought few boxes. An old lady queued up at around 4 a.m., saying that she was hungry under the cold weather, and described the condition as “freeze to death”. A citizen from Tuen Mun arrived by taxi, saying that it was “very hard and going round in circles” just to buy masks.
Source: RTHK
#Jan31 #ChinesePnuemonia #Masks
#MaskShortage
Medical Staff Suspected of Stealing Masks and Gloves
Police received a report from staff members of Princess Margaret Hospital at about 6:23 this evening (January 31) that 14 surgical masks, 22 N95 masks and some surgical gloves went missing in a ward. It was suspected of being stolen by a 56-year-old female staff member surnamed Wong.
Source: Stand News
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia
Medical Staff Suspected of Stealing Masks and Gloves
Police received a report from staff members of Princess Margaret Hospital at about 6:23 this evening (January 31) that 14 surgical masks, 22 N95 masks and some surgical gloves went missing in a ward. It was suspected of being stolen by a 56-year-old female staff member surnamed Wong.
Source: Stand News
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia
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While Pharmacies Stock Up and Speculate, Bedding Shop Procures Mask for Neighbourhood in Sheung Shui
There is a shortage of mask supplies in Hong Kong. Some pharmacies were criticized for stocking up, raising prices of masks and making a fortune from speculation.
A bedding shop in Sheung Shui Choi Yuen Estate attempted to ordered masks for sale to ease the shortage in neighbouring community. The first 200 people each can buy 1 box at HK$70.
The first shopper said that he has lined up overnight since 8pm the night before. Another one queued up with a baby as early as 2 am in the morning. The shop operators distributed tokens to those in the line at 7:30 am for them to pick up their masks at 10:30 am.
The shop owner also gave away water and soya drinks to shoppers in the morning. The scene was very warm and touching.
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia #Masks
While Pharmacies Stock Up and Speculate, Bedding Shop Procures Mask for Neighbourhood in Sheung Shui
There is a shortage of mask supplies in Hong Kong. Some pharmacies were criticized for stocking up, raising prices of masks and making a fortune from speculation.
A bedding shop in Sheung Shui Choi Yuen Estate attempted to ordered masks for sale to ease the shortage in neighbouring community. The first 200 people each can buy 1 box at HK$70.
The first shopper said that he has lined up overnight since 8pm the night before. Another one queued up with a baby as early as 2 am in the morning. The shop operators distributed tokens to those in the line at 7:30 am for them to pick up their masks at 10:30 am.
The shop owner also gave away water and soya drinks to shoppers in the morning. The scene was very warm and touching.
Source: Flash Media Hong Kong
#Jan31 #GlobalOutbreak #ChinesePneumonia #Masks
#FirstHand #Jan31
17 Months On: #GrannyWong Commemorates Victims in #831PrinceEdward Police Attack
1840 | Prince Edward
Jan 31, 2021 marks 17 months since the Hong Kong police attacked train passengers at Prince Edward Station on August 31, 2019.
In face of the growing control by the authorities under the National Security Law, Granny Wong, a pro-democracy activist who had been detained in China and arrested in Hong Kong, persists in calling on citizens' attention to police brutality and the need to stand up for justice.
Like all other days, the police were heavily deployed around the station to curb civilians from mourning casaulties from the pro-democracy movement.
17 Months On: #GrannyWong Commemorates Victims in #831PrinceEdward Police Attack
1840 | Prince Edward
Jan 31, 2021 marks 17 months since the Hong Kong police attacked train passengers at Prince Edward Station on August 31, 2019.
In face of the growing control by the authorities under the National Security Law, Granny Wong, a pro-democracy activist who had been detained in China and arrested in Hong Kong, persists in calling on citizens' attention to police brutality and the need to stand up for justice.
Like all other days, the police were heavily deployed around the station to curb civilians from mourning casaulties from the pro-democracy movement.
#FirstHand #Jan31 #PrinceEdward831
District Councillor Collects Flowers from Hongkongers to Commemorate Casaulties of the Pro-democracy Movement
Lam Siu-ben, district councillor of Yau Tsim Mong district collected 4 boxed of white flowers from civilians who hope to pay tribute to the casaulty of the pro-democracy movement.
The day marks 17 months after the 8.31 Prince Edward Station attack by the police. On August 31, 2019, the police attacked train passengers with pepper spray and baton inside the trains and on the concourse. During the time, first aiders and reporters were barred from entering the station to attend to the injured civilians and monitor the police. The police claimed no civilian had been killed.
While memorial activities become more and more difficult to carry out under the control of the authorities, the district councilor said he would bring the flowers to the Sandy Ridge Cemetery where unidentified bodies were buried by the goverment in Hong Kong.
#Death #SandyRidgeCemetery
District Councillor Collects Flowers from Hongkongers to Commemorate Casaulties of the Pro-democracy Movement
Lam Siu-ben, district councillor of Yau Tsim Mong district collected 4 boxed of white flowers from civilians who hope to pay tribute to the casaulty of the pro-democracy movement.
The day marks 17 months after the 8.31 Prince Edward Station attack by the police. On August 31, 2019, the police attacked train passengers with pepper spray and baton inside the trains and on the concourse. During the time, first aiders and reporters were barred from entering the station to attend to the injured civilians and monitor the police. The police claimed no civilian had been killed.
While memorial activities become more and more difficult to carry out under the control of the authorities, the district councilor said he would bring the flowers to the Sandy Ridge Cemetery where unidentified bodies were buried by the goverment in Hong Kong.
#Death #SandyRidgeCemetery
#FirstHand #Jan31
Hong Kong Government Imposes Ambush-Style Lockdown in Lam Tin, Despite a Recent Testing of the Residents
2100 | Lam Tin
On Sunday, January 31, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposed its fourth “ambush-style” lockdown in Hong Kong since the first one was enforced in Jordan on Jan 23, 2021.
Blocks 5 and 7 of #LagunaCity in #LamTin were labelled as a "restricted area" and all residents were required to take a Covid-19 test by 2am.
The authorities claimed that the operation would be completed by 7am on Monday. In fact, around 1,200 residents had already been tested recently, but the authorities insisted a lockdown of the residential area.
#FailedState #Lockdown
Hong Kong Government Imposes Ambush-Style Lockdown in Lam Tin, Despite a Recent Testing of the Residents
2100 | Lam Tin
On Sunday, January 31, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposed its fourth “ambush-style” lockdown in Hong Kong since the first one was enforced in Jordan on Jan 23, 2021.
Blocks 5 and 7 of #LagunaCity in #LamTin were labelled as a "restricted area" and all residents were required to take a Covid-19 test by 2am.
The authorities claimed that the operation would be completed by 7am on Monday. In fact, around 1,200 residents had already been tested recently, but the authorities insisted a lockdown of the residential area.
#FailedState #Lockdown
#FirstHand #Jan31
Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Visits Residential Area under Government's "Ambush-style" Lockdown
22:10 | Lam Tin
On the evening of Jan 31, 2021, the Hong Kong Government imposed a sudden mandatory lockdown of two blocks of #LagunaCity, a housing estate in Lam Tin, ordering all residents in the "restricted area" to undergo the #covid19 test, despite that most of them have been tested recently.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28292
Secretary for Food and Health #SophiaChan visits the site before midnight.
#PoliceState #Lockdown
Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan Visits Residential Area under Government's "Ambush-style" Lockdown
22:10 | Lam Tin
On the evening of Jan 31, 2021, the Hong Kong Government imposed a sudden mandatory lockdown of two blocks of #LagunaCity, a housing estate in Lam Tin, ordering all residents in the "restricted area" to undergo the #covid19 test, despite that most of them have been tested recently.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28292
Secretary for Food and Health #SophiaChan visits the site before midnight.
#PoliceState #Lockdown
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Resident Confused by Government's Repeated Orders to Multiple Covid Tests Within Days
A resident of #LagunaCity expressed confusion in the Hong Kong government's enforcement of a mandatory lockdown of the housing estate on Jan 31, 2021. The resident talked to the press at 20:20, following the government's announcement of lockdown at around 19:00.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28292
The resident pointed out that they only received the result of the recent covid tests, also imposed by the government, on Jan 29, 2021; however, just one day after, the government imposed an ambush-style lockdown of two blocks and order residents to be tested again.
At 7am on Feb 1, the government claimed the operation was completed. 461 people were tested and no positive case was found.
#LockDown #FailedState
Resident Confused by Government's Repeated Orders to Multiple Covid Tests Within Days
A resident of #LagunaCity expressed confusion in the Hong Kong government's enforcement of a mandatory lockdown of the housing estate on Jan 31, 2021. The resident talked to the press at 20:20, following the government's announcement of lockdown at around 19:00.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28292
The resident pointed out that they only received the result of the recent covid tests, also imposed by the government, on Jan 29, 2021; however, just one day after, the government imposed an ambush-style lockdown of two blocks and order residents to be tested again.
At 7am on Feb 1, the government claimed the operation was completed. 461 people were tested and no positive case was found.
#LockDown #FailedState
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Hong Kong Police Detain Resident Who Criticizes the Government's Lockdown Measure
On Jan 31, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposed an ambuse-style lockdown for the 4th times since Jan 23.
This time the target is two blocks in #LaguanaCity, a private housing estate in Lam Tin, Hong Kong.
Since the residents were recently asked by the government to undergo the #Covid19 tests, the lockdown and the order to be re-tested within days have cause discontent.
On the evening of Jan 31, a resident expressed his opinion opposing the lockdown and criticizing the government for obstructing Hongkongers. He was taken away and detained by the police.
Read more
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28292
#FailedState #Lockdown
Hong Kong Police Detain Resident Who Criticizes the Government's Lockdown Measure
On Jan 31, 2021, the Hong Kong government imposed an ambuse-style lockdown for the 4th times since Jan 23.
This time the target is two blocks in #LaguanaCity, a private housing estate in Lam Tin, Hong Kong.
Since the residents were recently asked by the government to undergo the #Covid19 tests, the lockdown and the order to be re-tested within days have cause discontent.
On the evening of Jan 31, a resident expressed his opinion opposing the lockdown and criticizing the government for obstructing Hongkongers. He was taken away and detained by the police.
Read more
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28292
#FailedState #Lockdown
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Secretary for Food and Health Ignores #DistrictCouncillor's Demand to Explain Why Residents Are Tested Twice
Lee Wai-lam, district councillor in Lam Tin, questioned the government's enforcement of lockdown of #LagunaCity. He pointed out that 90% of the residents in the "restricted area" had been tested in the past three days, following the order of the government.
Despite the negative results, the government imposed an ambush-style lockdown on Jan 31, 2021, ordering residents in two blocks of the housing estate to be tested again by 2am on Feb 1.
Lee asked the Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan who visited the site to explain the government's rationale in testing the residents twice within a week. Chan, however, did not give any answer.
Lee reiterated that the government's arbitrary decision to impose what Carrie Lam called "ambush-style" lockdown is insensible, pointless and obstructing.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28295
#FailedState #SophiaChan #LeeWaiLam
Secretary for Food and Health Ignores #DistrictCouncillor's Demand to Explain Why Residents Are Tested Twice
Lee Wai-lam, district councillor in Lam Tin, questioned the government's enforcement of lockdown of #LagunaCity. He pointed out that 90% of the residents in the "restricted area" had been tested in the past three days, following the order of the government.
Despite the negative results, the government imposed an ambush-style lockdown on Jan 31, 2021, ordering residents in two blocks of the housing estate to be tested again by 2am on Feb 1.
Lee asked the Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan who visited the site to explain the government's rationale in testing the residents twice within a week. Chan, however, did not give any answer.
Lee reiterated that the government's arbitrary decision to impose what Carrie Lam called "ambush-style" lockdown is insensible, pointless and obstructing.
Read more:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/28295
#FailedState #SophiaChan #LeeWaiLam
#RealNameSimCard #Totalitarianism
#UnitedNations: Gov't's Implementation of real-name registration for sim card further erodes rights in Hong Kong
Source: Apple Daily #Jan31
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#UnitedNations: Gov't's Implementation of real-name registration for sim card further erodes rights in Hong Kong
Source: Apple Daily #Jan31
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#RealNameSimCard #Totalitarianism
#UnitedNations: Gov't's Implementation of real-name registration for sim card further erodes rights in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government requested the local population to register their phone cards with real names, following the practice in mainland China and citing the need to crack down on crime as a reason.
A report published by an international organization, however, shows that phone blackmail increased by forty per cent after the implementation of real-name registration for a phone sim card.
The United Nations' (#UN) investigator also challenged this policy as an authorities' tool for surveying civilians and press media.
Real-name registration for phone sim card has been a controversial issue in many places. Even it is mandated in more than 155 countries, the 2019 statistics reported by the Global System for Mobile Communications (#GSMC) showed that only half of the European countries forced users to register their real name.
The GSMA's report stated that the EU explained to each member about the benefits of real-name registration in 2012. However, the conclusion was no evidence that it could reduce crime rate.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan31
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210131/4Q2JYPRW7NFWNNG3SLWMAYA7XU/
#UnitedNations: Gov't's Implementation of real-name registration for sim card further erodes rights in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government requested the local population to register their phone cards with real names, following the practice in mainland China and citing the need to crack down on crime as a reason.
A report published by an international organization, however, shows that phone blackmail increased by forty per cent after the implementation of real-name registration for a phone sim card.
The United Nations' (#UN) investigator also challenged this policy as an authorities' tool for surveying civilians and press media.
Real-name registration for phone sim card has been a controversial issue in many places. Even it is mandated in more than 155 countries, the 2019 statistics reported by the Global System for Mobile Communications (#GSMC) showed that only half of the European countries forced users to register their real name.
The GSMA's report stated that the EU explained to each member about the benefits of real-name registration in 2012. However, the conclusion was no evidence that it could reduce crime rate.
Source: Apple Daily #Jan31
https://hk.appledaily.com/local/20210131/4Q2JYPRW7NFWNNG3SLWMAYA7XU/
WHO Experts Visit Market in Wuhan to Trace the Pandemic’s Origin, Reporters Shut Out by Chinese Authorities
Source: Stand News #Jan31
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Source: Stand News #Jan31
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