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Leung Pak-yin: "Zero clearance" is almost impractical, and controlling the epidemic in Hong Kong also requires taking care of the economy and the livelihood of citizens

author:Orange News
Leung Pak-yin: "Zero clearance" is almost impractical, and controlling the epidemic in Hong Kong also requires taking care of the economy and the livelihood of citizens

The Omicron variant virus entered the community, breaking out multiple chains of transmission, and the Delta chain of transmission appeared in the Hong Kong community. The Hong Kong government insists on "clearing zero", but former Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, Leung Pak-yin, said that the epidemic has entered a new stage, and under the outbreak of the community, it is believed that "zero clearance" is difficult to practice and almost unrealistic.

He suggested that the government should formulate a rigorous "vaccine bubble" plan as soon as possible, reopening premises and encouraging citizens to vaccinate. Leung pointed out that when controlling the epidemic, the government should also take care of the economy and the livelihood of citizens, and hoped that the authorities would give it good consideration.

Hong Kong added 14 new confirmed cases and more than 20 preliminary confirmed cases yesterday. Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection, warned that there is an uncertain chain of transmission in the community and that there is a risk of a major outbreak. Among them, the Kwai Chung Estate Yi Kwai Building, which was sealed and forcibly inspected the night before, has expanded the infection group and has recorded 16 cases involving 11 floors so far.

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