The news comes as the city braces for a new coronavirus surge, with as many as 6,000 people a day expected to become infected later this month according to researchers.
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U
Cotai Strip and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge could be included in future marathon route, Culture Secretary Elsie Ao Ieong U says.
Health Bureau Director Alvis Lo Iek Long says ‘no doubt’ another vaccination will be recommended; government studying latest research findings worldwide.
Up to 70% of population may have tested positive; teachers and medical staff hard hit; no more tests for arrivals from Hong Kong or Taiwan; health chief says: ‘Get jabbed’.
Elderly male victims had not been vaccinated and suffered from underlying health issues; 110 new cases being treated in isolation.
Victims mainly elderly with underlying health problems; city bracing for future cases and schools reopening next week.
Based on existing data and models, Covid-19 peaked from 21-23 December, says Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U; city currently facing peak of severe cases.
Number of people testing positive expected to remain high for now; low possibility of retesting positive within 3-6 months.
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao says one quarter of local hospital workers have also tested positive and city’s contagion will peak this or next week.