CHP investigates case of severe paediatric COVID-19 infection
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (July 23) investigating a case of severe paediatric COVID-19 infection and reminded the community to heighten vigilance against respiratory tract infection. The CHP stressed that vaccination can effectively prevent serious COVID-19 cases, and high-risk individuals (including pregnant women) should get vaccinated as soon as possible and receive booster doses at appropriate times. Meanwhile, the CHP also reminded high-risk persons to wear a surgical mask when visiting public places, and the public should also wear a surgical mask when taking public transportation or staying in crowded places.
The case involves a 17-year-old boy with underlying illnesses.He developed a fever, runny nose, cough, sputum and vomiting since July 20. He attended Kwong Wah Hospital on the same day and was admitted for treatment. The clinical diagnosis was COVID-19 infection complicated with pneumonia and respiratory failure. He is now in critical condition and is still hospitalised.
Initial enquiries by the CHP revealed that the patient had not received a COVID-19 vaccine and had no travel history during the incubation period. Two of his home contacts had presented with symptoms. One had recovered and the other is in stable condition.
The CHP reminded high-risk people who have never been vaccinated or infected with COVID-19 that they should arrange vaccination as soon as possible and adopt additional hygiene measures to protect themselves. Parents are also reminded to arrange COVID-19 vaccination for their babies aged 6 months or above in order to reduce the risk of severe cases and fatalities. In addition, high-risk priority groups are recommended to receive a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after the last dose or infection, regardless of the number of doses received previously. For more information on the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme and the latest recommendation on the use of vaccines, please visit the CHP's website atwww.chp.gov.hk/en/features/106934.html.
Currently, the overall local activity of COVID-19 is showing an increasing trend in the past few weeks. Apart from vaccination, in order to prevent infection of COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory illnesses as well as transmission in the community, the public should maintain strict personal and environmental hygiene at all times and note the following:
The public may visit thethematic website of COVID-19and the CHP'sCOVID-19 & Flu Expressfor more information.
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S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange
The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (September 6) led the directorate officers of six disciplined services to continue the study and exchange programme in Beijing. The delegation called on the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xia Baolong, this evening and will depart for Fujian tomorrow (September 7).
During the meeting with Mr Xia, Mr Tang expressed gratitude to the Central Government for its long-standing and staunch support for the Security Bureau (SB) and its disciplined services. He also briefed Mr Xia on the key areas of work.
Mr Tang and the delegation arrived in Beijing yesterday (September 5) to commence a five-day study and exchange programme organised by the Ministry of Public Security. The delegation watched the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square this morning and later attended sharing sessions and study courses held at the National Academy of Governance and the International College of Defence Studies of the National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army.
Mr Tang will lead the delegation to visit the National Anti-Fraud Center tomorrow morning, and will travel to Fujian in the afternoon to meet with the provincial leaders and officials of the Provincial Public Security Department.
Mr Tang will depart for Jiangsu on September 8 and attend the 2024 Conference of Global Public Security Cooperation Forum (Lianyungang) the following day (September 9) with the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee. The conference seeks to foster win-win co-operation and build a global public security community. Participants from different countries and regions will have in-depth exchange of views on public security and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Other members of the delegation will continue the itinerary in Fujian on September 8 and return to Hong Kong on September 9. Members of the delegation include the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho; the Director of Immigration, Mr Kwok Joon-fung; the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing; the Director of Fire Services, Mr Andy Yeung; the Controller of the Government Flying Service, Captain West Wu; the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Chow Yat-ming, and directorate officers of the departments.
Mr Tang will return to Hong Kong on September 10.
S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
S for S leads heads of disciplined services to visit Beijing and Fujian for study and exchange Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
