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| The three cases found in Mirador Mansion so far are said to be friends |
Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan of the Centre for Health Protection
said in today’s press briefing that the two women were friends with the 42-year-old
female resident of Mirador Mansion who tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday.
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The three are also friends with a 36-year-old woman
who lives in nearby Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion, who was among 12 new coronavirus
cases confirmed today.
Residents and visitors who were at Mirador Mansion for
the past week until Feb 12 were ordered to undergo testing yesterday, while the
same order was issued today for those living in Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion.
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The order covered a group of Filipino musicians who
had spent several hours on Friday in the office of Hong Kong Musicians Union, packing
relief goods for some of their colleagues in distress.
Chuang said the first case in Mirador Mansion arrived
from Malaysia in May last year. The first preliminary case arrived in October
last year, and the second, in July last year.
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She said she did not know why the three held
recognizance papers, which are usually issued by Immigration Department to
foreigners who could not be removed within a reasonable period of time.
All residents of sub-divided flats in the building have
been evacuated and moved to quarantine centers as a result of the infections.
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Of the 12 new cases, two are imported, including a 29-year-old
Filipina domestic helper who arrived on Jan 30 and tested positive on her 12th
day in quarantine at iclub Hotel in Tokwawan.
The other is a 67-year-old male resident who also
arrived on Jan 30 from United Arab Emirates and tested positive on his second
test while in quarantine at Hotel Indigo in Wan Chai.
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| Dr Chan says local people may be hesitant to see a doctor during the new year |
Director of Health Dr Constance Chan said that while
there’s been a marked decline in the number of new cases, it could be the
result of most private clinics being closed for the holidays and local people’s
belief that “it’s unlucky to see a doctor during Chinese New Year.”
She appealed to everyone to disregard this thinking
and seek medical help immediately as soon as they experience any of the
symptoms of Covid-19, like a cough, itchy throat, fever, loss of sense of taste
and smell.
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“If people have any mild symptoms, however mild, they
must see a doctor as soon as possible to exclude Covid-19,” she said. “They
must not wait after the holidays.”
She thanked those who followed the advice to refrain
from holding large family gatherings and reiterated that if they wanted to see relatives
for the traditional get-togethers, they should wear masks at all times and
refrain from dining together.
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Chuang said there were two cases with unknown sources,
including a welfare worker who attended group discussions at a boys and girls
club in Tsz Wan Shan.
Since there has been a preliminary case involving
another participant in the meetings, about a dozens of staff, volunteers and
participants a the club will be sent to quarantine.
Including this case and the two women on recognizance,
there were fewer than 10 preliminary positive cases, said Chuang.
Meanwhile, another confirmed patient passed away
today, bringing the death toll in public hospitals to 187. The 60-year-old male
patient had been in intensive care at Princess Margaret Hospital since Jan 2.
A total of 372 confirmed patients are being treated in
23 public hospitals and the treatment facility at AsiaWorld Expo. They include
21 who are in critical condition, 17 in serious condition, and 334 who are
stable.
