news agency Channel News Asia reported that the number of infected peopleCovid-19 daily inHong KongIt jumped more than 40 times from the figure at the start of February. Most recently, on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the official reported 4,285 new infections in the past 24 hours. Excluding over 7,000 people who tested positive for the initial test.
On Tuesday, Mrs. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of Hong Kong. came out to admit Her government’s response to the outbreak was unsatisfactory. And hospitals and medical staff are unable to cope with the increasing number of patients.
Most recently, several local newspapers in China reported that the president Xi Jinping has expressed concern about the situation and expressed concern for Hong Kong people through Mr. Han Zheng, Deputy Prime Minister He also ordered the government of Mrs. Lam to spend all its energy and resources. to take all necessary measures To ensure the safety and health of Hong Kong residents and ensuring stability in society
The message also states that Local authorities must firmly enforce President Xi’s orders. and that the central government has established a cooperation mechanism to ensure coordination with local governments.
Hong Kong is committed to a zero-tolerance policy. as well as mainland China using various strict measures Both quarantine and lockdown which was effective in the early stages of the outbreak But the coming of the Omicron strain which is easier to contact causing the old measures to become ineffective Mrs Lam admitted that They could no longer get tested and forced to quarantine.
The growing number of patients has filled many hospital beds. Dozens of patients had to be treated in a temporary area in front of the hospital. More than 12,000 infected are still awaiting hospitalization.
In addition to the problem of infection There have also been concerns about the shipment of food supplies from the mainland into Hong Kong after several cross-border truck drivers tested positive for COVID-19. The official admits that Frozen chicken and pork imports are about 60% of the normal daily intake. But the number will continue to increase.