#DailyUpdate #Jun1 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (June 1st)
At the time of writing, 6,299,204 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 374,485 deaths. 2,865,463 have recovered.
The current 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and Spain.
Hong Kong confirms 3 new local cases of COVID-19. One of them is a medical staff who has contacted the woman confirmed infected yesterday.
The Hong Kong Police Force has issued a letter of objection for the annual candlelight vigil to remember the Tiananmen Square massacre, first time since 1990 due to the event would be a “major threat to public health”.
Mandatory virus inspection for entrants from mainland China is expiring this Sunday. HKSAR officials said eventual lift off of such measures would be considered.
Hong Kong - Sources suggest 4 more residents in Shatin Lek Yuen Estate have preliminarily contracted the virus.
Protests break out in Sao Paulo, Brazil against the President’s ineffective anti-epidemic measures.
The entire family of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, has contracted the virus.
Belgium’s Prince Joachim tests positive for coronavirus, apologizes for traveling to social event in Spain
Most regions in England have resumed classes.
All the European countries lifting coronavirus restrictions today.
Russia reports more than 9,000 new coronavirus cases, reaching 414, 878 national wide.
US - Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly starts first human trial of coronavirus antibody therapy.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News, RTHK
COVID-19 Updates (June 1st)
At the time of writing, 6,299,204 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 374,485 deaths. 2,865,463 have recovered.
The current 4 most affected countries are USA, Brazil, Russia and Spain.
Hong Kong confirms 3 new local cases of COVID-19. One of them is a medical staff who has contacted the woman confirmed infected yesterday.
The Hong Kong Police Force has issued a letter of objection for the annual candlelight vigil to remember the Tiananmen Square massacre, first time since 1990 due to the event would be a “major threat to public health”.
Mandatory virus inspection for entrants from mainland China is expiring this Sunday. HKSAR officials said eventual lift off of such measures would be considered.
Hong Kong - Sources suggest 4 more residents in Shatin Lek Yuen Estate have preliminarily contracted the virus.
Protests break out in Sao Paulo, Brazil against the President’s ineffective anti-epidemic measures.
The entire family of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, has contracted the virus.
Belgium’s Prince Joachim tests positive for coronavirus, apologizes for traveling to social event in Spain
Most regions in England have resumed classes.
All the European countries lifting coronavirus restrictions today.
Russia reports more than 9,000 new coronavirus cases, reaching 414, 878 national wide.
US - Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly starts first human trial of coronavirus antibody therapy.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, Now News, RTHK
#FalsePetition
Petition for National Security Law in HK raises suspicions
Sign for HK 2020 put up booths in different areas to collect signatures of citizens who supported the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong. They held a press conference on Jun 1, confirming that over 2.92 million people joined the petition. Convener and NPC standing committee Tam Yiu-chung stated that the petition proved that all Hong Kong citizens supported the decision of the central government.
Yet, a pro-China organisation, the New Home Association was found handing out freebies near the booths, making the credibility of the survey rather questionable.
Further Reading:
Two Pro-China Groups Suspected of Colluding and Forging Public Support for National Security Law
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/21892
Source: Stand News; Twitter
#Jun1 #NationalSecurityLaw
Petition for National Security Law in HK raises suspicions
Sign for HK 2020 put up booths in different areas to collect signatures of citizens who supported the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong. They held a press conference on Jun 1, confirming that over 2.92 million people joined the petition. Convener and NPC standing committee Tam Yiu-chung stated that the petition proved that all Hong Kong citizens supported the decision of the central government.
Yet, a pro-China organisation, the New Home Association was found handing out freebies near the booths, making the credibility of the survey rather questionable.
Further Reading:
Two Pro-China Groups Suspected of Colluding and Forging Public Support for National Security Law
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/21892
Source: Stand News; Twitter
#Jun1 #NationalSecurityLaw
#AsiasFinest
Middle-aged sergeant accused of fraud
A middle aged sergeant, Au Chi-wai, who was previously the vice-class head in Hong Kong Police College, was found to have committed fraud in office.
He obtained over $240,000 from trainees by threatening them. He was charged with 4 crimes including obtaining property by deception and accepting advantages. His case was heard on 1 Jun and he pled not guilty.
Source: Stand News
#Jun1 #HKPolice #Fraud #PoliceCollege
Middle-aged sergeant accused of fraud
A middle aged sergeant, Au Chi-wai, who was previously the vice-class head in Hong Kong Police College, was found to have committed fraud in office.
He obtained over $240,000 from trainees by threatening them. He was charged with 4 crimes including obtaining property by deception and accepting advantages. His case was heard on 1 Jun and he pled not guilty.
Source: Stand News
#Jun1 #HKPolice #Fraud #PoliceCollege
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#Court
Proceedings of Court for Teen Arrested for Putting up Promotional Material
On Jun 1, a 16-year-old student was arrested and detained for a day, accused of putting up promotional material.
2:45pm | start of hearing
Prosecutor: Bail conditions
> Curfew 10pm-6am
> Cannot leave Hong Kong
> Cannot return to the scene
Judge: At 16 years of age, the defendant was charged of property damage. However he had only glue, scissors and an eye mask with him at the time. Based on the background and evidence, if he was just putting posters on a wall, why was he detained?
The court adjourned for 10 minutes, and the prosecutor consulted with the police before his address to the court.
Prosecutor: He was detained because this case was related to the recent protest and it is a severe crime. The defendant was detained to prevent him from committing crime again until he is under stricter bail conditions.
Judge: This is against our principles. How can you punish him first, then take him to court for stricter bail conditions? Bail conditions are used to prevent crimes from happening again, rather than used to punish the defendant. The bail conditions should be decided by the court.
Court adjourned to review bail conditions.
Judge: In the worst case scenario, you are charging him of criminal damage. I’d like to know how glue and poster sticking can cause real damage to wall or bricks.
Prosecutor: The wall was stained with glue and it costs $2000 to clean it.
Judge: The hearing is adjourned to July 27, 2:30pm. Bailing conditions are as follows:
> $2000
> Cannot leave Hong Kong
> Report to local Tin Sum police station every Saturday
3:25pm | court dismissed.
Source: 陳運通 Mozam
#Jun1 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Bail
Proceedings of Court for Teen Arrested for Putting up Promotional Material
On Jun 1, a 16-year-old student was arrested and detained for a day, accused of putting up promotional material.
2:45pm | start of hearing
Prosecutor: Bail conditions
> Curfew 10pm-6am
> Cannot leave Hong Kong
> Cannot return to the scene
Judge: At 16 years of age, the defendant was charged of property damage. However he had only glue, scissors and an eye mask with him at the time. Based on the background and evidence, if he was just putting posters on a wall, why was he detained?
The court adjourned for 10 minutes, and the prosecutor consulted with the police before his address to the court.
Prosecutor: He was detained because this case was related to the recent protest and it is a severe crime. The defendant was detained to prevent him from committing crime again until he is under stricter bail conditions.
Judge: This is against our principles. How can you punish him first, then take him to court for stricter bail conditions? Bail conditions are used to prevent crimes from happening again, rather than used to punish the defendant. The bail conditions should be decided by the court.
Court adjourned to review bail conditions.
Judge: In the worst case scenario, you are charging him of criminal damage. I’d like to know how glue and poster sticking can cause real damage to wall or bricks.
Prosecutor: The wall was stained with glue and it costs $2000 to clean it.
Judge: The hearing is adjourned to July 27, 2:30pm. Bailing conditions are as follows:
> $2000
> Cannot leave Hong Kong
> Report to local Tin Sum police station every Saturday
3:25pm | court dismissed.
Source: 陳運通 Mozam
#Jun1 #PoliceState #PoliceBrutality #Bail