The epidemic in Hong Kong has entered a plateau. The Department of Health announced today (9th) that there were 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 more residential care homes for the elderly and 3 residential care homes for the disabled have confirmed cases. 4 residents were diagnosed with the virus, and a staff member of a residential care home for the elderly was diagnosed. A total of 34 residents were classified as close contacts. By.
In addition, many housing estates in Tai Po and Eastern District tested positive for sewage. The Government announced today (September 9) that the Housing Department and the local District Offices will successively distribute a total of regarding 125,000 rapid antigen test kits to residents of relevant locations, local cleaning staff and property management staff. 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; Eastern District, Ai Die Wan, Fung Wah Village, Shan Chui Court, Yuet Chui Court, Yin Chui Court, Chai Wan Theatre Building, Wah Tai Building, Xing Fa Yuen and Hing Man Street and Residential area near Shau Kei Wan Road.
