[Explanation] On March 20th, research data released by the University of Hong Kong showed that the immediate effective reproduction rate of the new crown pneumonia virus has recently increased, and Hong Kong is facing the highest risk since the outbreak. Next, there may be outbreaks in large communities. Good protection work.
[Explanation] With the increase of overseas imported cases, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia in Hong Kong has increased rapidly. In addition, a report released by the Cooperative Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Control of the University of Hong Kong Medical School on the 20th pointed out that there is also the possibility of a local outbreak in the near future. Data show that since late January, the effective and effective reproduction rate of the virus in Hong Kong has been below 1, but it has exceeded 1 in the past week, which means that every patient can transmit the virus to at least 1 person.
[Contemporary] Leung Cheuk Wai, Chair Professor of Public Health Medicine, School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing School of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
If you look at it, it is probably the beginning of the second week of (March), you will see that the (instant effective breeding rate) seems to be more than 1, although it has fallen slightly, it is now rising again. That is to say, before this potential risk already exists, it is not a week before a continuous local outbreak has started. It is unknown, but the risk must be here. We feel that Hong Kong is now (at risk) at the highest risk since the outbreak.
[Explanation] Liang Zhuowei emphasized that the current epidemic situation is still severe, but the survey found that Hong Kong people's awareness of protection has recently declined, and the phenomenon of crowds gathering and eating together has increased. He urged the public to maintain social distance, shops should pay attention to business hours, flow control, continue to take epidemic prevention measures, and the protection of elderly homes should be leak-proof.
Reporter Li Yuqi lets Baokui report from Hong Kong
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