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Hong Kong to closely monitor spread of monkeypox as city adds 4,250 Covid cases
Health officials said on Sunday that authorities will closely monitor the spread of monkeypox as the city reported 4,250 new Covid-19 cases - the fourth consecutive day that the daily coronavirus tally topped the 4,000-mark.
Among the cases were 4,064 local infections and 186 imported cases.
Separately, eight more elderly Covid patients - aged 75 to 103 - have died, half of whom were unvaccinated.
The Centre for Health Protection was informed of new Covid infections at five more residential care homes, including the Kowloon Women’s Welfare Club Wong Cheung Kin Memorial Hostel for the Elderly in Kwun Tong, Po Leung Kuk Y. C. Cheng Center in Tai Wai, Chun Shek Halfway House in Sha Tin, and the TWGHS Jockey Club Tsin Cheung Day Activity Centre cum Hostel in Aberdeen.
It was said that six residents and three staffers were infected, while 28 residents were required to go into quarantine.
Meanwhile, a further 172 people with the virus had been admitted to hospital, bringing the total to 1,347. Three of them are critically ill.
Speaking at a daily Covid briefing, Chuang Shuk-kwan of the Centre for Health Protection said authorities are keeping a close eye on infection numbers.
"Based on the recent trend, the infection tally doubles every two to three weeks. We certainly hope the number won't rise too quickly to a high level," she said, calling on the general public to comply with anti-epidemic measures.
Additionally, Chuang said authorities will closely monitor the spread of monkeypox as the World Health Organization declares the outbreak of the infectious disease a global health emergency.
She said while it's possible that the SAR may see imported cases of monkeypox, she hopes increased surveillance can prevent the virus from spreading in the community.
Separately, eight more elderly Covid patients - aged 75 to 103 - have died, half of whom were unvaccinated.
The Centre for Health Protection was informed of new Covid infections at five more residential care homes, including the Kowloon Women’s Welfare Club Wong Cheung Kin Memorial Hostel for the Elderly in Kwun Tong, Po Leung Kuk Y. C. Cheng Center in Tai Wai, Chun Shek Halfway House in Sha Tin, and the TWGHS Jockey Club Tsin Cheung Day Activity Centre cum Hostel in Aberdeen.
It was said that six residents and three staffers were infected, while 28 residents were required to go into quarantine.
Meanwhile, a further 172 people with the virus had been admitted to hospital, bringing the total to 1,347. Three of them are critically ill.
Speaking at a daily Covid briefing, Chuang Shuk-kwan of the Centre for Health Protection said authorities are keeping a close eye on infection numbers.
"Based on the recent trend, the infection tally doubles every two to three weeks. We certainly hope the number won't rise too quickly to a high level," she said, calling on the general public to comply with anti-epidemic measures.
Additionally, Chuang said authorities will closely monitor the spread of monkeypox as the World Health Organization declares the outbreak of the infectious disease a global health emergency.
She said while it's possible that the SAR may see imported cases of monkeypox, she hopes increased surveillance can prevent the virus from spreading in the community.
