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– 20,230 new cases [2,790 cases by nucleic acid tests (53 imported + 2,737 locally acquired); 17,440 cases by rapid antigen tests (314 imported + 17,126 locally acquired)]– As at Jan 2, 136, 126, 997, 7,690 and 724 persons received their first, second, third, fourth and fifth dose of vaccine respectively; a cumulative total of 20,358,583 doses have been administered
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2,737 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 17,126 cases by RATs as well as 367 imported cases
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/02/P2023010200434.htm
– new cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests: 2,790 (53 imported + 2,737 locally acquired)
– total cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests: 1,179,141
– new cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests: 17,440 (314 imported + 17,126 locally acquired)
– total cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests: 1,490,083
– deaths: 11,943 [during the fifth wave (since December 31, 2021): 11,730]
14-day rolling sitrep of new cases (most recent figure first, in bracket: “local cases / imported cases”)
– 20,230 ( 19,863 / 367 ); 23,361 ( 23,035 / 326 ); 29,207 ( 28,783 / 424 ) ; 27,830 ( 26,884 / 946 ); 24,895 ( 23,589 / 1,306 ); 20,865 ( 19,689 / 1,176 ); 18,626 ( 17,636 / 990 ) ; 19,398 ( 18,533 / 865 ) ; 21,255 ( 20,291 / 964 ) ; 21,362 ( 20,460 / 902 ); 20,252 ( 19,328 / 924 ); 19,705 ( 18,751 / 954 ); 16,953 ( 15,971 / 982 ); 14,982 ( 14,112 / 870 )
Public hospitals daily update on COVID-19 cases
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/02/P2023010200423.htm
Latest situation of COVID-19
https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/local_situation_covid19_en.pdf
Latest epidemic situation of 5th wave at a glance
https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/pdf/5th_wave_statistics.pdf
Provisional data analysis on COVID-19 reported death cases
https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/pdf/death_analysis.pdf
Provisional analysis of the first 11,403 reported death cases in the 5th wave:
– Vaccination history
- Received 4 doses (reached 14 days): 1%
- Received 3 doses (reached 14 days): 9%
- Received 2 doses (reached 14 days): 13%
– Received 1 dose (reached 14 days): 14%
– Unvaccinated: 63%
– Over 95% fatal cases were elderly aged 60 years or above; 49% were residential care home residents; 91% were with known chronic diseases
– Receiving 3 doses of any vaccines greatly reduces death risk especially in the older age group
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme statistics
https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/dashboard
– As at Jan 2:
* 136persons received their first dose of vaccine; a cumulative total of 6,908,945 persons have received their first vaccine dose, making up 94.6% of the population aged 3 or above
* 126 persons received their second dose of vaccine; a cumulative total of 6,787,788 persons have received their second vaccine dose, making up 93.0% of the population aged 3 or above
* 997 persons received their third dose of vaccine; a cumulative total of 5,800,608 persons have received their third vaccine dose, making up 83.3% of the population aged 12 or above
* 7,690 persons received their fourth dose of vaccine; a cumulative total of 834,382 persons have received their fourth vaccine dose
* 724 persons received their fifth dose of vaccine; a cumulative total of 26,860 persons have received their fifth vaccine dose
– a total of 20,358,583 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered for members of the public
“LeaveHomeSafe” hotline and mobile support stations to cease operation
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/02/P2023010200408.htm
Following the relaxation of different anti-epidemic measures, the “LeaveHomeSafe” telephone hotline (2626 3066) and the mobile support stations at 25 MTR stations for supporting the vaccine pass measure will cease operation from January 8 onwards.
Supply of medicine containing paracetamol remains stable
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/02/P2023010200278.htm
In view of the recent surge in demand for the relevant medicine, the Department of Health has put forward a series of measures, including stepped-up inspections at pharmacies and drugstores in the market to inspect the sales and inventory of the relevant medicine. While the tight supply of specific brand of medicine may be due to a surge in demand within a short period, the supply of other brands of medicine for relief of pain and fever is still sufficient.
Special Polling Station to be set up at Penny’s Bay Community Isolation Facility for 2023 Village Representative Election
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/02/P2023010100255.htm
Registered electors who wish to apply for the above-mentioned special polling arrangements should immediately contact the 24-hour dedicated hotline (Tel: 3693 4769) for assistance after receiving the isolation orders issued by the Centre for Health Protection. Applications must be made before 8pm on Saturday, January 7, so that the HAD can co-ordinate transportation arrangements.As for electors who are already in the Penny’s Bay Community Isolation Facility on the polling day, they may apply before noon on the polling day.
Government follows up on positive results of sewage surveillance and appeals to residents to undergo virus testing
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/02/P2022123000336.htm
Websites
Fight Against the Coronavirus
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/
StayHomeSafe Scheme
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/home-quarantine.html
Rapid Antigen Tests
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/rat/eng/rat.html
Declaration System for individuals tested positive for COVID-19 using Rapid Antigen Test
https://www.chp.gov.hk/ratp/#
CHP’s geospatial dashboard on COVID-19
https://chp-dashboard.geodata.gov.hk/nia/en.html
HK University dashboard on COVID-19 (with real-time effective reproductive number)
https://covid19.sph.hku.hk/dashboard
COVID-19 Electronic Vaccination and Testing Record System
https://www.evt.gov.hk/portal/en/
BrandHK COVID-19 Update
https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/en/media-centre/latest-updates/COVID-19
WHO Coronavirus website
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
FAQ – Fact Sheets – Press Releases
Points to Note for Quarantine for Inbound Travellers
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html
How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for me?
https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/recommendedDoses
Criteria for early discharge from isolation and home quarantine
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/pa_early_flowchart.pdf
Management upon notification of a confirmed case in workplace
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/workplace.html
FAQ: Wearing masks in public places
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/public-transport-faq.html
List of private doctors who can prescribe COVID-19 oral drus
www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/tp_pd_antiviral.pdf
Sixth Round of $27 billion Anti-epidemic Fund Measures
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/anti-epidemic-fund-6.html
All press releases Jan 2
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/02.htm
All press releases Jan 3
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/today.htm
Regulations
Prevention and Control of Disease (Use of Vaccines) Regulation (Cap.599K)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599K!en
– Expires at midnight on 23 December 2023
Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation (Cap.599J)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599j!en
– Expires on 31 March 2023
Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap.599I)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599I!en
– Expires on 31 March 2023
Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-Boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap.599H)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599H!en
– Expires on 31 March 2023
Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirement and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap.599F)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599F!en
– Expires on 31 March 2023
Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation (Cap.599E)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599E!en
– Expires on 31 March 2023
Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation (Cap.599D)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599D!en
– Expires on 31 March 2023
Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap.599C)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599C!en
– Expires on 31 March 2023
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