#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)
āHe Seemed Unafraid, So We Ripped His Goggles Off,ā Police Defended Act of Pepper-spraying Lawmaker
On #Jan1 after the New Year March, over 400 citizens were arrested. At the intersection between Hennessey Road and Jardineās Bazaar, Pan-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui was pleading the police to show restraint during their operation when an officer twice ripped his goggles off before pepper-spraying him.
On yesterday's press conference (#Jan2), senior superintendent Kon Wing-Cheung defended the act, saying that Hui had been deliberately provoking the officer and refusing to leave when asked, describing Hui as engaging in āpassive resistanceā. āWe warned him that we would be using pepper spray. Perhaps emboldened by the fact that he was wearing goggles, he seemed unafraid, so we ripped his goggles off to make the dispersion more effective,ā he explained the act. āHe was unwilling to go, not even listening to our orders.ā
Civic Party legislator and barrister Alvin Yeung pointed out that the act might have amounted to an assault.
Source: RTHK, Stand News
Editor's Note:
On New Year Day, the police claimed that they would use force on civilians if the police themselves were frightened. On January 3, police 'explained' that as lawmaker Ted Hui was "unafraid" of the threat posed by the police, the police took away Hui's goggles by force and pepper-sprayed him in the face. The two incidents reveal how the police weaponize fear.
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14720
#Jan3 #PoliceLies #PoliceState
On #Jan1 after the New Year March, over 400 citizens were arrested. At the intersection between Hennessey Road and Jardineās Bazaar, Pan-democracy lawmaker Ted Hui was pleading the police to show restraint during their operation when an officer twice ripped his goggles off before pepper-spraying him.
On yesterday's press conference (#Jan2), senior superintendent Kon Wing-Cheung defended the act, saying that Hui had been deliberately provoking the officer and refusing to leave when asked, describing Hui as engaging in āpassive resistanceā. āWe warned him that we would be using pepper spray. Perhaps emboldened by the fact that he was wearing goggles, he seemed unafraid, so we ripped his goggles off to make the dispersion more effective,ā he explained the act. āHe was unwilling to go, not even listening to our orders.ā
Civic Party legislator and barrister Alvin Yeung pointed out that the act might have amounted to an assault.
Source: RTHK, Stand News
Editor's Note:
On New Year Day, the police claimed that they would use force on civilians if the police themselves were frightened. On January 3, police 'explained' that as lawmaker Ted Hui was "unafraid" of the threat posed by the police, the police took away Hui's goggles by force and pepper-sprayed him in the face. The two incidents reveal how the police weaponize fear.
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#Jan3 #PoliceLies #PoliceState
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Hong Kong Police: I Will Use Force if You Frighten Me
2200 | Tai Hang, Causeway Bay
A riot police officer in Tai Hang called the scene a crime scene, saying he did not know whether or not the onlookers had weapons.
"Do not frighten us or we will useā¦
2200 | Tai Hang, Causeway Bay
A riot police officer in Tai Hang called the scene a crime scene, saying he did not know whether or not the onlookers had weapons.
"Do not frighten us or we will useā¦
The Public Order Ordinance Allows Police to Define "Riot", Member of the International Expert Panel of the IPCC Condemned it as in Breach of the Basic Law
During the New Year Day's march, the police again demanded a last minute cancellation of the protest, which had already beun, and immediately carried out mass arrest in Causeway Bay. Over 400 people were intercepted and nearly 300 citizens were arrested for allegedly participating in an unlawful assembly. Clifford Stott, the Dean of the Natural Science Research Institute at the University of Kiel, who had previously quit the International Expert Panel of Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC), commented the incident on Twitter yesterday (Jan 2). He said the problem lied with the Public Order Ordinance which currently allows the police to define "riot", which is contrary to the right of peaceful assembly conferred under the Basic Law.
Clifford Stott, who had previously courageously criticised the IPCC's lack of independent investigation power, reposted an article from RTHK on "Police denied reckless arrest in Causeway Bay on New Year's Day". He commented that the problem is brought about by the Public Order Ordinance, which allows the police to define "riot", and anyone at the "rioting scene" would be violating the law. This has led to "mass arrest". He believed that this section of the Public Order Ordinance is "in objective tension" with the right of peaceful assembly conferred under the Basic Law.
Source: Stand News #Jan2 #PoliceState
During the New Year Day's march, the police again demanded a last minute cancellation of the protest, which had already beun, and immediately carried out mass arrest in Causeway Bay. Over 400 people were intercepted and nearly 300 citizens were arrested for allegedly participating in an unlawful assembly. Clifford Stott, the Dean of the Natural Science Research Institute at the University of Kiel, who had previously quit the International Expert Panel of Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC), commented the incident on Twitter yesterday (Jan 2). He said the problem lied with the Public Order Ordinance which currently allows the police to define "riot", which is contrary to the right of peaceful assembly conferred under the Basic Law.
Clifford Stott, who had previously courageously criticised the IPCC's lack of independent investigation power, reposted an article from RTHK on "Police denied reckless arrest in Causeway Bay on New Year's Day". He commented that the problem is brought about by the Public Order Ordinance, which allows the police to define "riot", and anyone at the "rioting scene" would be violating the law. This has led to "mass arrest". He believed that this section of the Public Order Ordinance is "in objective tension" with the right of peaceful assembly conferred under the Basic Law.
Source: Stand News #Jan2 #PoliceState
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 5Ī¼m, 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:
ļ¼Block disease-transmitting droplets
ļ¼ Retain moisture, filter particles, and resist water
ļ¼ Could not block droplets with radii smaller than 5Ī¼m
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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:
ļ¼Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
ļ¼Not resistant to oil aerosols
ļ¼Long 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 å„åŗ·ę¦åæµ; 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
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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 5Ī¼m, 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:
ļ¼Block disease-transmitting droplets
ļ¼ Retain moisture, filter particles, and resist water
ļ¼ Could not block droplets with radii smaller than 5Ī¼m
==========
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:
ļ¼Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
ļ¼Not resistant to oil aerosols
ļ¼Long 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 å„åŗ·ę¦åæµ; 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
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#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 anā¦
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 anā¦
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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#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 anā¦
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 anā¦