(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) Carrie Lam: Hong Kong's fourth wave of epidemic control measures will be more targeted
China News Service, Hong Kong, April 26. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said on the 26th that the fourth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong is under control and the new crown vaccine plan has been launched. New directions, but this is not tantamount to relaxing the epidemic prevention measures, but hoping to make the measures more targeted.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor posted on the social platform that day, as of April 25, the total number of confirmed cases in April was 269, of which more than 80 were imported cases, the number of local cases remained at a low level, and there were no local cases in 4 days, indicating the epidemic Overall control.
She pointed out that in response to the slowdown of the epidemic, the SAR government has appropriately adjusted social distancing measures and quarantine requirements for people arriving in Hong Kong from other regions.
At the same time, the SAR government continues to use its enhanced capabilities to respond to the epidemic with targeted and stringent measures, including the implementation of "closed areas" and forced inspections.
In addition, the "external defense input" has not slackened, including tightening the "fuse mechanism" of civil aviation flights.
She said that in response to the demands of all walks of life and citizens to return to normal life as soon as possible, the SAR government has proposed a new way to fight the epidemic.
Specifically, the SAR government will adjust social distancing measures based on the "vaccine bubble". The convenience brought by vaccination can be applied to cross-border travel. It also hopes to encourage more citizens to get vaccinated and build an immune barrier for Hong Kong as soon as possible. .
"It must be emphasized that although the new direction of the anti-epidemic is aimed at restoring normalcy, it does not mean relaxing anti-epidemic measures. We hope that the measures will be more targeted." Carrie Lam said that for those affected, the anti-epidemic The new path of the epidemic may be more severe than in the past, but this is to protect the entire community. I hope they will understand and cooperate.
Carrie Lam believes that vaccination is still the most feasible method for Hong Kong to get out of the epidemic completely.
She once again appealed to the public to participate together, no longer hesitate, get vaccinated as soon as possible, protect themselves and their families, and contribute to Hong Kong's fight against the epidemic.
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