#DailyUpdate #Apr10 #COVID19
COVID-19 Updates (10/4)
At the time of writing, 1,623,187 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 97,237 deaths in 210 countries and territories worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France continue to be the worst affected countries by this pandemic.
China reports 42 new cases and one new death.
There are 16 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong. 15 of them have travel record, and among them 8 persons are overseas students.
The State of New York has reported 161,807 cases of the virus making it the highest in the world.
Spain's cases and deaths are slowing down, but "not yet in de-escalation phase," health minister warns.
War-torn Yemen reports its first coronavirus case.
South Korea virus hotspot of Daegu sees no new cases.
US Defense secretary says another 300 military personnel will deploy to help NYC hospitals.
Tokyo announces tighter restrictions as the city confirms 189 new cases of the virus bring the total to 1708 citywide.
Singapore suspends the use of Zoom for online schooling after security concerns.
Singapore government to move foreign workers into alternative living arrangements.
Boris Johnson "just beginning his recovery" from coronavirus, he has left ICU.
Spain working on introducing a universal basic income.
France's flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle has 50 confirmed coronavirus cases on board.
Hungary slows spread of coronavirus but "real test" has yet to come, says PM Orban.
Taiwan accuses China of impersonating its citizens after WHO chief criticizes the country's 'racist campaign'.
Malaysia extends nationwide movement restrictions until April 28.
Italian PM expected to extend lockdown into May.
Australia closes beaches amid coronavirus lockdown.
Chinese government reveals a draft list of animals that can be farmed for meat.
We don't know how effective homemade masks are, researchers warn.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, John Hopkins University
COVID-19 Updates (10/4)
At the time of writing, 1,623,187 cases of the coronavirus had been confirmed with 97,237 deaths in 210 countries and territories worldwide. The US, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France continue to be the worst affected countries by this pandemic.
China reports 42 new cases and one new death.
There are 16 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong. 15 of them have travel record, and among them 8 persons are overseas students.
The State of New York has reported 161,807 cases of the virus making it the highest in the world.
Spain's cases and deaths are slowing down, but "not yet in de-escalation phase," health minister warns.
War-torn Yemen reports its first coronavirus case.
South Korea virus hotspot of Daegu sees no new cases.
US Defense secretary says another 300 military personnel will deploy to help NYC hospitals.
Tokyo announces tighter restrictions as the city confirms 189 new cases of the virus bring the total to 1708 citywide.
Singapore suspends the use of Zoom for online schooling after security concerns.
Singapore government to move foreign workers into alternative living arrangements.
Boris Johnson "just beginning his recovery" from coronavirus, he has left ICU.
Spain working on introducing a universal basic income.
France's flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle has 50 confirmed coronavirus cases on board.
Hungary slows spread of coronavirus but "real test" has yet to come, says PM Orban.
Taiwan accuses China of impersonating its citizens after WHO chief criticizes the country's 'racist campaign'.
Malaysia extends nationwide movement restrictions until April 28.
Italian PM expected to extend lockdown into May.
Australia closes beaches amid coronavirus lockdown.
Chinese government reveals a draft list of animals that can be farmed for meat.
We don't know how effective homemade masks are, researchers warn.
Source: CNN, Worldometer, John Hopkins University
#Death
Man Falls From Building at Midnight, Police: No Suspicion
In the early morning of April 11, a man fell down from Hing Wo Court in Po Nga Estate in Tai Po. Paramedics arrived to perform resuscitation but the man was certified. Police cordoned the area and said there was nothing suspicious about the case. The police will proceed to look for the identity of the man and the cause of his fall.
Source: Oncc #Apr10
Corpse Discovery Cases Increased by 300 Cases Compared with the Previous Year
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19408
Body Found On the Street with no testament on Apr 8
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19380
Man Falls From Building at Midnight, Police: No Suspicion
In the early morning of April 11, a man fell down from Hing Wo Court in Po Nga Estate in Tai Po. Paramedics arrived to perform resuscitation but the man was certified. Police cordoned the area and said there was nothing suspicious about the case. The police will proceed to look for the identity of the man and the cause of his fall.
Source: Oncc #Apr10
Corpse Discovery Cases Increased by 300 Cases Compared with the Previous Year
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19408
Body Found On the Street with no testament on Apr 8
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19380
#PoliceState
Police Video-Tape and Demand Female Passenger to Take Dress Off, Victim was Asked to Pay 50-100 thousands for “Pixelation Fee”
In recent years, the Police Force has purchased thousands of body-worn and hand-held cameras for frontline officers to record the law enforcement process. Last year during AntiELAB protests, they were also a “great tool” in collecting evidence.
On #Oct6 last year, the second day after the Anti-mask law was in effect, large scale protests took place in multiple districts. The police started searching bus passengers since the evening to arrest the fugitives. Ms. Chan, who was on her way home, was requested by the police to alight for a search. She stated that a female police officer conducted a full-body search on her without reasonable doubt and evidence. She was demanded to take off her white one-piece dress and be video-taped with only her black underwear on, in front of the public and a group of male officers. On the next day, she filed a complaint to the Complaint Against Police Office, but waited for 6 months for a reply.
According to the news report by RTHK, Ms. Chan applied to retrieve the video involving her personal data by citing the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, but the police rejected her application by saying that the video contained information of others. Chan told the Deputy Inspector that she could accept a “pixelated” version of the video, but was in return demanded to subsidise the Police Force to purchase needed computer softwares. “They said the whole Police Force had no software that could perform pixelating function, and I have to pay for all cost of software purchase.” She questioned why the Police could release pixelated videos on their Facebook page, and the Inspector explained those videos were handled by officers’ personal computers. Later, the police verbally notified Ms. Chan, that the installation of related softwares costed 20-30 thousand dollars, but she also needed to pay for wages of the officers who handled the pixelating procedures, so the total cost would be from 50-100 thousands.
Ms. Chan then demanded the police to list out the items of payment in black and white, and to provide a quotation of the software. However, there had been no response from the police who, a month later, denied Chan’s application claiming that the video involved inspection of criminal activities. “(The Police) rejected my request each time with different reasons, which obviously were not the true ones. They hold me responsible for purchasing software and officers’ working hours. It doesn’t make any sense. They have their salary.”
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10
#PoliceBrutality #SexualHarassment #SexualAssualt #HongKongPolice
#MeToo
Police Video-Tape and Demand Female Passenger to Take Dress Off, Victim was Asked to Pay 50-100 thousands for “Pixelation Fee”
In recent years, the Police Force has purchased thousands of body-worn and hand-held cameras for frontline officers to record the law enforcement process. Last year during AntiELAB protests, they were also a “great tool” in collecting evidence.
On #Oct6 last year, the second day after the Anti-mask law was in effect, large scale protests took place in multiple districts. The police started searching bus passengers since the evening to arrest the fugitives. Ms. Chan, who was on her way home, was requested by the police to alight for a search. She stated that a female police officer conducted a full-body search on her without reasonable doubt and evidence. She was demanded to take off her white one-piece dress and be video-taped with only her black underwear on, in front of the public and a group of male officers. On the next day, she filed a complaint to the Complaint Against Police Office, but waited for 6 months for a reply.
According to the news report by RTHK, Ms. Chan applied to retrieve the video involving her personal data by citing the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, but the police rejected her application by saying that the video contained information of others. Chan told the Deputy Inspector that she could accept a “pixelated” version of the video, but was in return demanded to subsidise the Police Force to purchase needed computer softwares. “They said the whole Police Force had no software that could perform pixelating function, and I have to pay for all cost of software purchase.” She questioned why the Police could release pixelated videos on their Facebook page, and the Inspector explained those videos were handled by officers’ personal computers. Later, the police verbally notified Ms. Chan, that the installation of related softwares costed 20-30 thousand dollars, but she also needed to pay for wages of the officers who handled the pixelating procedures, so the total cost would be from 50-100 thousands.
Ms. Chan then demanded the police to list out the items of payment in black and white, and to provide a quotation of the software. However, there had been no response from the police who, a month later, denied Chan’s application claiming that the video involved inspection of criminal activities. “(The Police) rejected my request each time with different reasons, which obviously were not the true ones. They hold me responsible for purchasing software and officers’ working hours. It doesn’t make any sense. They have their salary.”
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10
#PoliceBrutality #SexualHarassment #SexualAssualt #HongKongPolice
#MeToo
#Apr11 At A Glance
#HongKongNews
In Taipo, Man Falls From Building at Midnight, Police: No Suspicion
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19413
Police Stop Investigating the Fujian Triad and Arrest No One After RTHK Reporter Was Attacked
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19415
Police Video-Tape and Demand Female Passenger to Take Dress Off, Victim was Asked to Pay 50-100 thousands for “Pixelation Fee”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19416
Detainee Suffers From Depression and Police Verbal and Physical Abuse
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19417
#China
Swedish Former Representative to European Parliament: China Should Apologize to the World for Coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19425
#Politics
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Regina Ip Demands Political Retribution to Medical Staff Who Went on Strike to Urge the Authorities to Implement Better Anti-epidemic Measures
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19420
#ProtestersStory
Yuen Long Lennon Wall
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19414
#International
Work from home during the Pandemic in South Korea
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19424
Malaysian singer Namewee tells us why the name "Wuhan virus" should be used
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19421
Renaming German cockroaches as it may be discrimination?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19422
#OpinionArticle
Chip Tsao: Darwinism in the Pandemic
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19423
#Environment
The Himalayas are visible in India for the first time in 30 years as pollution levels drop during lockdown
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19426
#DailyUpdates
COVID-19 Updates
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19430
#HongKongNews
In Taipo, Man Falls From Building at Midnight, Police: No Suspicion
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19413
Police Stop Investigating the Fujian Triad and Arrest No One After RTHK Reporter Was Attacked
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19415
Police Video-Tape and Demand Female Passenger to Take Dress Off, Victim was Asked to Pay 50-100 thousands for “Pixelation Fee”
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19416
Detainee Suffers From Depression and Police Verbal and Physical Abuse
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19417
#China
Swedish Former Representative to European Parliament: China Should Apologize to the World for Coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19425
#Politics
Pro-Beijing lawmaker Regina Ip Demands Political Retribution to Medical Staff Who Went on Strike to Urge the Authorities to Implement Better Anti-epidemic Measures
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19420
#ProtestersStory
Yuen Long Lennon Wall
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19414
#International
Work from home during the Pandemic in South Korea
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19424
Malaysian singer Namewee tells us why the name "Wuhan virus" should be used
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19421
Renaming German cockroaches as it may be discrimination?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19422
#OpinionArticle
Chip Tsao: Darwinism in the Pandemic
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19423
#Environment
The Himalayas are visible in India for the first time in 30 years as pollution levels drop during lockdown
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19426
#DailyUpdates
COVID-19 Updates
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19430
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#Death
Man Falls From Building at Midnight, Police: No Suspicion
In the early morning of April 11, a man fell down from Hing Wo Court in Po Nga Estate in Tai Po. Paramedics arrived to perform resuscitation but the man was certified. Police cordoned the…
Man Falls From Building at Midnight, Police: No Suspicion
In the early morning of April 11, a man fell down from Hing Wo Court in Po Nga Estate in Tai Po. Paramedics arrived to perform resuscitation but the man was certified. Police cordoned the…
#Censorship #CCP
Animal Crossing taken down from TaoBao without any heads up
Joshua Wong claims he will keeping playing despite receiving death threats.
The popular Nitendo Switch game Animal Crossing was sold out quickly when it was first out in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan with its Switch consoles. The game was also very popular in China. This morning (Apr 10), however, online shopping website TaoBao removed the game completely, leaving players in China heartbroken. Joshua Wong, Secretary General of DemosistĹŤ, has posted pictures about the game publicly, with the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our times", which was even mentioned in Bloomberg News. Wong felt "unbelievable" that the game was removed from all platforms in China, and thought it showed the PRC's strict censorship. Wong also received death threats from China netizens, but he would not give any response, and that he would keep playing the game.
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10
Continue Reading: ⬇️
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19473
Animal Crossing taken down from TaoBao without any heads up
Joshua Wong claims he will keeping playing despite receiving death threats.
The popular Nitendo Switch game Animal Crossing was sold out quickly when it was first out in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan with its Switch consoles. The game was also very popular in China. This morning (Apr 10), however, online shopping website TaoBao removed the game completely, leaving players in China heartbroken. Joshua Wong, Secretary General of DemosistĹŤ, has posted pictures about the game publicly, with the slogan "Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our times", which was even mentioned in Bloomberg News. Wong felt "unbelievable" that the game was removed from all platforms in China, and thought it showed the PRC's strict censorship. Wong also received death threats from China netizens, but he would not give any response, and that he would keep playing the game.
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10
Continue Reading: ⬇️
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19473
#Censorship #CCP
Animal Crossing taken down from TaoBao without any heads up
Game Fan Joshua Wong claims he will keeping playing despite receiving death threats.
Read the first part: ⬆️
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19466
Su Tseng-chang, Premier of Taiwan, posted on Facebook that "Taiwan does not ban such game where you collect treesticks and plant turnips. Players can feel free to mock the government. Democracy and freedom of speech are the most important core values of Taiwan, and people are allowed to use any platform to express themselves. I would like everyone to cherish this way of life. It's okay, play as much as you want". He also made a hashtag "#FeelFreeToMockMe".
Both the physical (HKD $498) and the digital (HKD $429) version of Animal Crossing were removed from TaoBao, and the only things available were books and cards related to the game. Some netizens suspected the reason behind was that the game contains a very flexible DIY function that players can make political related slogans. There were also rumors that some players were mocking President Xi, and some blamed on Joshua Wong. The actual reason, however, was never announced officially.
Wong said, Animal Crossing is an open world game. The "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our time" slogan was made available by an LiHKG netizen through a QR code. He suggested that China netizens can also make a China national flag in the game. "From the fact that numerous manga and anime being banned, to the conflict between distributors in Taiwan and the games in China, we can tell how China is censoring everything". "If Animal Crossing has to be banned", he added, "Is Switch going to be banned someday too?".
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10
Animal Crossing taken down from TaoBao without any heads up
Game Fan Joshua Wong claims he will keeping playing despite receiving death threats.
Read the first part: ⬆️
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/19466
Su Tseng-chang, Premier of Taiwan, posted on Facebook that "Taiwan does not ban such game where you collect treesticks and plant turnips. Players can feel free to mock the government. Democracy and freedom of speech are the most important core values of Taiwan, and people are allowed to use any platform to express themselves. I would like everyone to cherish this way of life. It's okay, play as much as you want". He also made a hashtag "#FeelFreeToMockMe".
Both the physical (HKD $498) and the digital (HKD $429) version of Animal Crossing were removed from TaoBao, and the only things available were books and cards related to the game. Some netizens suspected the reason behind was that the game contains a very flexible DIY function that players can make political related slogans. There were also rumors that some players were mocking President Xi, and some blamed on Joshua Wong. The actual reason, however, was never announced officially.
Wong said, Animal Crossing is an open world game. The "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our time" slogan was made available by an LiHKG netizen through a QR code. He suggested that China netizens can also make a China national flag in the game. "From the fact that numerous manga and anime being banned, to the conflict between distributors in Taiwan and the games in China, we can tell how China is censoring everything". "If Animal Crossing has to be banned", he added, "Is Switch going to be banned someday too?".
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10
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#Censorship #CCP
Animal Crossing taken down from TaoBao without any heads up
Joshua Wong claims he will keeping playing despite receiving death threats.
The popular Nitendo Switch game Animal Crossing was sold out quickly when it was first out in Japan…
Animal Crossing taken down from TaoBao without any heads up
Joshua Wong claims he will keeping playing despite receiving death threats.
The popular Nitendo Switch game Animal Crossing was sold out quickly when it was first out in Japan…
#AsiasFinest #PoliceStation #Alcohol
District Councillor Opposes Issueing Club Liquor License to Reataurant Inside Mongkok Police Station
A restaurant serving the police force located inside the Mongkok Police Station at Prince Edward Road has submitted an application to the Liquor Licensing Board to extend its Club Liquor License.
District Councillor Ben Lam Siu-Pan from “Community March” has initiated an “One Person, One Letter” campaign against the extention of the license. He questioned the need to sell alcohol to the police during working hours and the impact to police work.
Source: Apple Daily; InMedia #Apr10
District Councillor Opposes Issueing Club Liquor License to Reataurant Inside Mongkok Police Station
A restaurant serving the police force located inside the Mongkok Police Station at Prince Edward Road has submitted an application to the Liquor Licensing Board to extend its Club Liquor License.
District Councillor Ben Lam Siu-Pan from “Community March” has initiated an “One Person, One Letter” campaign against the extention of the license. He questioned the need to sell alcohol to the police during working hours and the impact to police work.
Source: Apple Daily; InMedia #Apr10
#DoubleStandard #MedicalTreatment #Police
Infected police remains in ICU even with improved condition, Health Authority openly speaks about other patients but the police
A 46-year-old police from PTU has contracted COVID-19 earlier. He was once in critical condition and was transferred to the ICU. With an improved condition, he was reportedly still staying in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The media repeatedly asked about the condition of the officer during the press conference held by the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority on April 10. Ho Yuen Ha, chief administration manager of the Health Authority, refused to release any information due to privacy reasons; even though she has openly spoken about other patients' health condition multiple times in the past. The Hospital Authority then replied that it has always respected their patients' privacy, and never intended to make any patient's public.
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10
Infected police remains in ICU even with improved condition, Health Authority openly speaks about other patients but the police
A 46-year-old police from PTU has contracted COVID-19 earlier. He was once in critical condition and was transferred to the ICU. With an improved condition, he was reportedly still staying in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The media repeatedly asked about the condition of the officer during the press conference held by the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority on April 10. Ho Yuen Ha, chief administration manager of the Health Authority, refused to release any information due to privacy reasons; even though she has openly spoken about other patients' health condition multiple times in the past. The Hospital Authority then replied that it has always respected their patients' privacy, and never intended to make any patient's public.
Source: Apple Daily #Apr10