Leading microbiologist in HK: "Hong Kong can become another Wuhan"
//Leading microbiologist Yuen Kwok-yung, from the University of Hong Kong, said if local transmission is indeed established, that could be very dangerous, and "Hong Kong can become another Wuhan".
Yuen said if it is the case, border restrictions must be ramped-up to reduce the flow of people, regardless of their nationality, coming to and from the mainland.
He said there were many virus cases in Guangdong province, particularly in Shenzhen, and so there was a high risk of getting infected there.
And Yuen suggested that anyone who crosses the border should stay there, to avoid bringing any viruses back to Hong Kong.
He also agreed that any patients who lie about their travel or medical history should be punished - an idea mooted by health secretary Sophia Chan on Saturday.//
Source: RTHK #Feb2
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1506184-20200202.htm?spTabChangeable=0
#ChinesePneumonia #CommunityOutbreak #HongKong
//Leading microbiologist Yuen Kwok-yung, from the University of Hong Kong, said if local transmission is indeed established, that could be very dangerous, and "Hong Kong can become another Wuhan".
Yuen said if it is the case, border restrictions must be ramped-up to reduce the flow of people, regardless of their nationality, coming to and from the mainland.
He said there were many virus cases in Guangdong province, particularly in Shenzhen, and so there was a high risk of getting infected there.
And Yuen suggested that anyone who crosses the border should stay there, to avoid bringing any viruses back to Hong Kong.
He also agreed that any patients who lie about their travel or medical history should be punished - an idea mooted by health secretary Sophia Chan on Saturday.//
Source: RTHK #Feb2
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1506184-20200202.htm?spTabChangeable=0
#ChinesePneumonia #CommunityOutbreak #HongKong
#CommunityOutbreak #WuhanPneumonia #HongKongPolice
Third Police Officer Infected with Coronavirus; Public Hospitals Under Pressure
A 31-year-old Police Tactical Unit (PTU) officer has been infected with the coronavirus. The male officer is stationed at the Kowloon West Regional Headquarters.
As confirmed cases are rising, the Hospital Authority has warned of the pressure on public hospitals especially on isolation beds in Hong Kong.
According to Ming Pao, there are only around 700 beds for adult patients in low pressure ward. As of March 28, over 70% of these beds have been consumed in Hong Kong's public hospital.
Source: RTHK #Mar29
Third Police Officer Infected with Coronavirus; Public Hospitals Under Pressure
A 31-year-old Police Tactical Unit (PTU) officer has been infected with the coronavirus. The male officer is stationed at the Kowloon West Regional Headquarters.
As confirmed cases are rising, the Hospital Authority has warned of the pressure on public hospitals especially on isolation beds in Hong Kong.
According to Ming Pao, there are only around 700 beds for adult patients in low pressure ward. As of March 28, over 70% of these beds have been consumed in Hong Kong's public hospital.
Source: RTHK #Mar29