There were 1,161 new confirmed cases of the new Crown virus in Hong Kong, of which 1,153 were local infections. For the first time, the number of new cases in a single day exceeded 1,000.
The Hospital Authority said that the number of confirmed cases has increased at an alarming rate recently. Even if the patient is diagnosed, different factors must be considered for the assessment of admission. The patient may have to wait several days before arranging admission. Li Liye, Chief Administrative Manager of the Hospital Authority, admitted that it is not an ideal arrangement for those diagnosed to wait a few days before being admitted to the hospital. He hopes that the public will understand.
He pointed out that confirmed cases have doubled rapidly and significantly in the past two days. In addition, a large number of citizens have gone to the emergency room to request a review of the preliminary positive results. Various emergency rooms are severely overloaded. He urges citizens who have tested positive for the new coronavirus through antigen tests to seek family members, friends or courier companies to take deep throat saliva samples and submit them. , And wait patiently at home, do not go to the emergency room by yourself.
He said that some patients with mild or no symptoms go to the emergency room for consultation. Once they are diagnosed, they are recommended to go home and rest and wait for hospitalization. He admits that this is not the most perfect arrangement, but believes that if patients take infection control measures, it is also a feasible solution.
Li Liye said that the Hospital Authority will take the initiative to contact members of the public waiting for admission in the community today to provide assistance if necessary. The Hospital Authority will further revise the conditions for discharge. If the patient has no clinical symptoms, he does not need to wait for 10 days before being discharged from the hospital. He can go home for 14 days for self-monitoring. He pointed out that the newly opened community isolation facility in Penny’s Bay began to receive stranded patients in the emergency department today. The relevant facilities will be exhausted soon. The Hospital Authority will assist the Government in opening more community isolation facilities to receive patients with mild illnesses.