Hong Kong medical experts claim that the epidemic is at the highest risk and appeal to the public to actively cooperate in epidemic prevention

　　(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Hong Kong medical experts claim that the epidemic is at the highest risk

　　China News Agency, Hong Kong, July 13 (Reporter Zhang Xiaoxi) In response to the latest situation of the new coronary pneumonia epidemic, the Hong Kong SAR Government announced a series of tightening prevention and control measures on the evening of the 13th. Several Hong Kong medical experts said in an interview with the China News Service that Hong Kong is currently at the highest risk since the outbreak of the new local pneumococcal pneumonia outbreak, and called on the public to actively cooperate with the epidemic prevention to ease the further spread of the outbreak.

　　Xu Shuchang, an expert adviser to the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Anti-epidemic Steering Committee and a lecturer in the Department of Respiratory System of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said that the SAR government has recently announced that it is forbidden for citizens to gather in groups of more than 4 people in public places, such as game console centers and fitness centers12 The closure of the listed premises for 7 days and the restriction of dining room time are all necessary measures, and I believe it will also play a role in controlling the spread of the epidemic.

On July 11th, 28 new cases of new pneumonia were diagnosed in Hong Kong, and 3 more people were diagnosed in the Hong Kong-Thailand nursing home group. Many new cases are related to Ciyun Mountain. The picture shows some of the confirmed patients who have visited the Ciyun Mountain Center and Ciyun Mountain Market. The Hong Kong Department of Health said in the afternoon that 29 new cases of new pneumonia were diagnosed, and the results of one local case could not be determined since then, so the newly confirmed cases were revised to 28. China News Service reporter Qin Louyue

　　For the mandatory requirement that all people taking public transportation must wear a mask, Xu Shuchang also said that it is a necessary measure, because the air circulation in public transportation is relatively poor, and wearing a mask can play a certain protective effect. In addition, he also said that the SAR government will also conduct tests for four types of high-risk people, such as people in the elderly homes, restaurants, property management and taxi drivers. It is possible to find people who have been infected with the virus as early as possible to reduce community transmission.

　　Xu Shuchang said that the most important thing for the latest prevention and control measures issued by the SAR Government is the cooperation of the general public. He advised the public to avoid going to crowded places, wear masks and wash hands frequently, and employees of large enterprises should work at home as much as possible. He pointed out that if the measures can be effectively implemented, the effect may be seen after two weeks.

　　Dong Tang Jisheng of the Hong Kong Medical Association believes that Hong Kong is currently at the highest risk since the outbreak of the new local pneumococcal pneumonia. Many local cases have unknown sources, and the SAR Government announced that it is necessary to tighten prevention and control measures.

　　Tang Jisheng said that the citizens are now somewhat tired from epidemic prevention, but in view of the severe local epidemic situation, they call on the citizens to maintain the highest awareness of epidemic prevention, avoid slack, minimize going out, maintain social distance, and be responsible for themselves and others.

　　Gao Yongwen, former director of the Food and Health Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, pointed out that in recent days, double-digit new diagnoses of new pneumonia have appeared in Hong Kong every day, indicating that there has been a community outbreak in the epidemic. He said that the SAR government must introduce stricter measures at this time, including stricter immigration regulations.

　　"On the one hand, we must continue to block imported cases, on the other hand, we must also tighten local measures to reduce the risk of more group cases in the community." Gao Yongwen said. He also called on the public to maintain a high degree of vigilance and pay attention to maintaining hand hygiene. (Finish)