China News Service, July 28, reported that in recent days, the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has rebounded, and the number of new confirmed cases in a single day has repeatedly reached new highs. The Hong Kong government tightened four more epidemic prevention measures on the 27th, requiring restaurants to ban dine-in meals throughout the day. On the other hand, the virus testing program was expanded to cover more than 500,000 people.

The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Zhang Jianzong stated on July 27 that the Executive Council held a special meeting that day to approve four anti-epidemic measures. One of the measures stipulates that catering businesses prohibit dine-in meals. Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei

Newly diagnosed and hit a new single-day high, citizens go to the supermarket to "stock up"

　　The Centre for Health Protection of the Hong Kong Department of Health reported on the 27th that as of midnight on the same day, Hong Kong had newly confirmed 145 new cases of new coronary pneumonia, a new one-day high. The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong so far has increased to 2,778.

　　According to the report, of the new cases announced on the 27th, 142 were local cases, of which 83 cases were epidemiologically related to the confirmed cases earlier, and 59 cases have not yet been clarified the source. More than 60 cases were initially confirmed.

　　As many of the confirmed cases are related to the market, the SAR government has recently urged citizens to reduce their visits from time to time, and many people have switched to supermarkets to buy food and daily necessities. On the 27th, a scene of people queuing up for shopping appeared in supermarkets in many districts of Hong Kong. Chilled meat, canned food and other ingredients became rush targets.

　　But restaurant business seems to be declining. On the 27th, as soon as the total ban on dine-in meals was announced, many chain catering groups in Hong Kong announced that they would temporarily suspend business. Huang Jiahe, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Catering Industry Association, said that after the implementation of the all-day ban on dining, restaurants and restaurants engaged in wedding banquets are expected to have the greatest impact, and some employees are forced to take "unpaid leave."

The Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Zhang Jianzong stated on July 27 that the Executive Council held a special meeting that day to approve four anti-epidemic measures. The new measures stipulate: The limit on the number of people gathering in public places will be further tightened from 4 people to 2 people; anyone in public places, whether indoors or outdoors, must wear masks, etc. Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei

Epidemic prevention measures are "increasing hot" the school continues to suspend all school activities

　　In response to the epidemic, the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held a special meeting on the 27th to discuss a series of anti-epidemic measures, which were announced in the afternoon. All epidemic prevention measures will be implemented at midnight tomorrow (29th) for a period of 7 days, which ends on August 4.

　　Measures include a ban on dine-in orders, restaurants can stop providing dine-in food at any time, but can provide take-out and delivery services; the earlier implementation of the prohibition on group gatherings has been tightened from four to two; sports premises and swimming pools are added The 12 types of listed premises that were required to be closed earlier will be closed together on the 29th; citizens are forced to wear masks in outdoor public places. Anyone who is on board or on public transport, enters or is on the MTR Must be worn when paying the fare area.

　　In addition, the Hong Kong Education Bureau also announced that all schools will continue to suspend all school activities from July 29 until August 16. Schools may consider switching to online supplementary lessons or other learning activities. In response to the development of the epidemic, the Education Bureau previously announced on July 14 that all schools would suspend all school activities for two weeks, including all levels of make-up classes and extracurricular activities.

In response to the latest situation of the new crown pneumonia, all beaches under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department have been closed and the beach facilities have been temporarily closed. Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei

Hong Kong Government Strictly Control Epidemic Prevention Measures and Increase Testing Plan

　　In terms of virus testing, the Hong Kong government officially announced on the 27th the launch of the Tsz Wanshan testing program, which will provide residents of five public housing estates with "free testing for all." The SAR government has also expanded sector testing to include market tenants, minibus drivers and staff in the dormitory department of special schools. Together with the previous plan, it covers more than 500,000 people.

　　In terms of implementing anti-epidemic measures, during an inspection on the 27th, Hong Kong FEHD officers found two stalls in the Pei Ho Street Market and To Kwa Wan Market, and a man who had delivered to the Shui Wo Street Market in the market. No mask was worn in the area. After the persuasion was invalid, FEHD officers prosecuted the three persons.

　　According to relevant Hong Kong regulations, anyone who fails to wear a mask as required is a crime, and the maximum fine is 5,000 Hong Kong dollars or a fixed fine of 2,000 Hong Kong dollars.