(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) 8 new cases in Hong Kong, 10 people in the gym have been infected

　　China News Service, Hong Kong, March 10 (Reporter Han Xingtong) On March 10, 8 new cases of new coronary pneumonia were confirmed in Hong Kong.

Among the cases of unknown origin, one was a trainer at a gym in Xiyingpan, and another 9 employees and customers were initially diagnosed with a group infection in the gym.

The picture shows the K11 MUSEA mall in Tsim Sha Tsui where the epidemic broke out.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei

　　Of the 8 new cases, 2 were imported cases and 6 were local cases, including 3 cases of unknown origin and 3 related cases.

So far, there have been 11,129 cases in Hong Kong, including 11,128 confirmed cases and 1 suspected case.

　　Cases of unknown origin, including a 27-year-old male patient who had no symptoms, submitted samples on March 8 and was subsequently diagnosed.

It is reported that the patient is a fitness trainer of Ursus Fitness, a gym located in Xiyingpan, and the last date for work is March 9.

　　Subsequently, the Center for Health Protection followed up the epidemiological investigation of the case and found that there were 9 more preliminary confirmed cases involving employees and customers in the gym. The center is following up to investigate whether the infection of the relevant cases is related to prevent further spread of the virus. potential risks.

　　At the same time, the Center for Health Protection urges those who have visited Ursus Fitness from March 1 to 10 to call the center's hotline as soon as possible, so that the center can conduct epidemiological investigations and contact tracing.

　　The other 2 cases of unknown origin involved a 26-year-old male patient who was an activity assistant. He became ill on February 21. The last work date was March 2. He went to the Accident and Emergency Department of United Hospital on the following day and was admitted to the hospital on the same day. treatment.

He took samples on March 8 and was diagnosed thereafter; another 58-year-old male patient developed fever on March 3 and submitted samples on March 8 and was subsequently diagnosed.

The patient is a company manager and the last date for work is March 5.

　　The Centre for Health Protection announced that in the past 14 days (February 24 to March 9), a total of 224 new cases were added, including 171 local cases, of which 59 were of unknown origin.

　　On the same day, another 86-year-old confirmed female patient passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The patient went to the emergency department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital for pneumonia on February 25. He was diagnosed later and was admitted to an isolation ward for treatment.

The patient's condition continued to deteriorate and was postponed to his separation at 9:30 am on the 10th.

So far, the cumulative number of deaths in Hong Kong has increased to 203.

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