The outbreak in Hong Kong has entered a plateau: the Department of Health announced today (9th) that there have been 4,890 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong, including 4,562 local cases and 328 imported cases. The hospital authority announced that three more patients died today.
The fifth wave of the epidemic has so far recorded 10,005 deaths.
Today, 3 other aged care homes and 3 disabled care homes confirmed the cases, 4 residents were diagnosed with the virus and a staff member of an aged care home was diagnosed, for a total of 34 residents were classified as close contacts.
Additionally, many housing estates in Tai Po and the Eastern District have tested positive for wastewater. The government announced today (9 September) that the Department of Housing and Local District Offices will subsequently distribute a total of approximately 125,000 rapid antigen test kits to residents of relevant locations, local housekeeping staff, and health care personnel. property management. Including Fu Die Village, Fu Hang Village, Tong Sheung Village, Tai Um Village, Tai Yang Che, Chai Li, Xin Tong, Xin Uk Tsai, Xin Uk Pai, Ai Gang, Kiu Liao Ha, Chung Uk Village, Mabuwei, Wutong in Tai Po District Village, Pak Ngau Shek Upper Village, Pak Ngau Shek Lower Village and Pak Tin Kong; East District, Ai Die Wan, Fung Wah Village, Shan Chui Court, Yuet Chui Court, Yin Chui Court, Chai Wan Theater Building, Wah Tai Building, Xing Fa Yuen and Hing Man Street and the neighboring residential area at Shau Kei Wan Road.
