Chinanews.com, August 21, comprehensively reported by Hong Kong Wenhui.com that the new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The SAR government earlier proposed the "Universal Community Testing Program" to provide citizens with free virus testing services through voluntary participation. The Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said on the 21st that the "Universal Community Testing Program" is expected to be launched on September 1 and will last for two weeks.
Data map: Hong Kong streets. Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei
As of 0:00 on the 20th, a total of 4605 cases of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong have been reported, including 4604 confirmed cases and one suspected case.
In addition, Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that the current epidemic prevention measures are the strictest. The SAR government understands the impact of relevant measures on the economy, but appeals to the public to continue to be patient because the next week is extremely critical. The SAR government hopes to closely observe the recent decline in confirmed cases. Whether the trend is sustainable, including the expectation to complete the virus detection of the container terminal and the transfer dormitory of foreign domestic helpers.
Lam Cheng also pointed out that the SAR government has discussed with the catering industry, closed premises and other related industries on how to gradually and orderly reopen. Currently, it is believed that restaurants can resume evening dine-in at the first stage, and theaters, beauty salons and some sports venues will be reopened to a limited extent. .