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In terms of public hospitals, He Wanxia said that more than 140 new HA employees were initially positive today, and regarding 20 employees were listed as close contacts.Details]; more than 10 patients were initially positive following admission screening, and more than 50 patients in the same ward were listed as close contacts.

He Wanxia: Some institutions refuse to accept the elderly and increase the burden on the hospital

He Wanxia also said that following receiving reports from the staff of the A&E department, following some elderly homes sent the elderly to the A&E department for consultation, even if the doctor assessed that the elderly were suitable for returning to the home, the elderly homes still refused to accept patients and kept the elderly in the hospital. It will increase the burden on hospitals, and the long-term stay of the elderly in the hospital will also increase the risk of infection. We call on operators of residential care homes for the elderly to focus on the overall situation.

Corona virus related reports:

An additional 6116 were positive, 6107 were local infections, and 6300 were preliminary positive

Xu Deyi: Those who are negative following 7 days can be discharged from the hospital and return home to stay until 14 days when they are negative and are allowed to leave

Guangdong sends the first batch of epidemiological experts and mobile testing vehicles to Hong Kong today

Compulsory testing｜28 locations for strong testing include Lecheng Building, Tsz Lok Village, Tin Lok Building, Tin King Village, and No. 153-155 New Reclamation Street[Link to the list of compulsory testing]