New crown epidemic | 6067 positive 6055 new cases of local infection are on the rise Xu Lejian: social distancing measures must be maintained (16:44) – 20220220 – Hong Kong News – Instant News

Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Center for Health Protection, said that in the fifth wave of the epidemic, there have been more than 240 cases of COVID-19 in more than 240 institutions, including patients with initial positive or rapid test results, involving 197 institutional staff and 672 residents.

Zhang Zhujun pointed out that earlier, Hong Kong reported more than 4,000 new crown cases every day. By the day before yesterday (18th), more than 7,000 cases had been reported. Yesterday, more than 10,000 cases had been reported. The director of the Centre for Health Protection, Xu Lejian, said that the current social distancing measures must be maintained, and it is necessary to observe for another week or two to see whether the increase in cases can be stopped, and called on the public to reduce cross-family gatherings and get vaccinated once morest the new crown as soon as possible.

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Useful links for COVID-19:

One article integrates the support services of the Hospital Authority for patients waiting to go to the isolation facility[attached link]

5 important tips for caring for infected children Caregivers and patients should try to stay in the same room and close the door to observe and record symptoms[with 5 important precautions]