(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Hong Kong Medical Experts: Now it is necessary to prepare for the centralized admission of patients with new coronary pneumonia

  China News Service, Hong Kong, July 26 (Reporter Zhang Xiaoxi) The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues to be severe, and the number of confirmed cases has increased by three-digit numbers for several consecutive days. In this regard, a number of Hong Kong medical experts said in an interview with a reporter from China News Agency on the 26th that it is necessary for Hong Kong to set up "designated hospitals" to collect and treat patients diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia. The relevant preparations should start now.

  Liang Zichao, chairman of the Infectious Disease Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Medical Association, believes that in the new wave of epidemics that Hong Kong is facing, the spread of the virus has been higher than the previous level, and various public places such as communities, homes for the elderly, restaurants, and markets also exist. The higher the risk of transmission, the public must not be taken lightly and should try their best to stay at home and reduce going out.

  Liang Zichao said that based on the current situation in Hong Kong, it is still advocated to give priority to virus testing for the needy and high-risk populations to reduce the risk of virus transmission caused by crowd gathering; community isolation facilities that have been activated should be "exhausted." "Its use" or expand on the original basis, and try our best to treat patients with new coronary pneumonia with mild illness to reduce the pressure on hospital wards and beds.

  However, he also pointed out that in response to the severe situation of the epidemic, it is time to prepare for the establishment of "designated hospitals" to centrally treat patients with new coronary pneumonia, because if the number of confirmed patients with new coronary pneumonia in public hospitals continues to increase, there will be more patients with new coronary pneumonia and non-new coronary pneumonia. The exposure of patients with pneumonia further increases the risk of cross-infection. He said that the preparatory work must be done, including manpower allocation and training, etc., to be prepared as soon as possible.

  Pan Pei-chuan, chairman of the Hong Kong Medical Staff Federation, pointed out that due to the increasing number of confirmed patients with new coronary pneumonia, the current negative pressure wards and beds in public hospitals in Hong Kong have reached about 80%. In order to avoid the collapse of the medical system, a "Hong Kong version of the square cabin hospital" was planned. , It is necessary to concentrate on receiving patients diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia.

  He believes that the current national testing for the new crown virus may not have much effect, but Hong Kong’s testing should still be done faster and in sufficient numbers. Priority will be given to testing people with symptoms and close contacts, and people who are required to be isolated at home. Be sure to follow the rules.

  Hong Kong private think tank Xiangjiang Zhihui chairman and doctor Zhou Bozhan pointed out that Hong Kong should do three things in the new stage, including understanding how strong the virus is, requiring individuals to take anti-epidemic measures, and the SAR government to continue to introduce relevant measures.

  Zhou Bozhan said that after more than half a year, many Hong Kong people have "anti-epidemic fatigue", but at this stage it is still more dangerous to eat together and go to crowded places. He urged the public to still take preventive measures. He also pointed out that there is room for improvement in any measures. The relevant policies of the SAR government can be formulated more targeted in response to changes in the epidemic, including strict testing and isolation.

  He also said that the National Health and Construction Commission has made it clear that it will provide all necessary support for Hong Kong's needs in fighting the epidemic, stating that as long as Hong Kong needs it, the central government will definitely help Hong Kong. At this stage, preparations for the "Hong Kong version of the shelter hospital" have been necessary. I hope that Hong Kong can learn from the successful experience of the Mainland and bring the epidemic under control as soon as possible. (Finish)