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At Least 28 Passengers from UK Sent to Hospital Upon Landing Hong Kong
After midnight on March 17, nearly 30 flights landed at the Hong Kong International Airport. Several ambulances stood by to take at least 28 passengers who felt unwell to three hospitals. All the unwell people came from the UK.
Starting from March 17, every passenger who arrives Hong Kong from Europe shall undergo self isolation for 14 days.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
http://bit.ly/3d3eU38
After midnight on March 17, nearly 30 flights landed at the Hong Kong International Airport. Several ambulances stood by to take at least 28 passengers who felt unwell to three hospitals. All the unwell people came from the UK.
Starting from March 17, every passenger who arrives Hong Kong from Europe shall undergo self isolation for 14 days.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
http://bit.ly/3d3eU38
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#WuhanPneumonia #Mosque
Kowloon Mosque Closed Immediately After a Visitor from Dubai Has Tested Positive for Wuhan Pneumonia
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
http://bit.ly/38XBHtY
Kowloon Mosque Closed Immediately After a Visitor from Dubai Has Tested Positive for Wuhan Pneumonia
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
http://bit.ly/38XBHtY
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#FailedState
Hong Kong Hospital Authorities uses “Made in China" Hand Sanitizer, Allegedly Causing Skin Inflammation
A few days ago, Apple Daily exposed that The Hong Kong Hospital Authorities had proscured "made in China" antibiotic Tazocin on China's online platform Taobao.
Apple Daily again revealed that a number of public hospitals (including Caritas and Eastern Hospital) under the Hong Kong Hospital Authority had switched to a new alcohol hand sanitizer manufactured in Guangzhou, China.
Medical staff revealed that their hands was inflamed after using the sanitizer. They suspected that the hand sanitizer was the cause. Since there was no alternative supply available, they dare not to speak up.
The Eastern Hospital responded by saying the use of the said sanitizer has been suspended
and they have reported the incident to the Hospital Authorities Headquarters.
Medical staff of Caritas Hospital reported similar incident. As shown in the photos provided by the staff, the said hand sanitizer claimed to be certified by the WHO with “WHO Formulation 1”, containing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin and other ingredients.
Following Apple Daily’s inquiry, a spokesman for the Eastern Hospital confirmed the usage of the mentioned hand sanitizer, but emphasized that no complaints were received from medical staff. That being said, they were aware of the fact that the hand sanitizer might cause allergy to some staff.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200316/WGFE7WYN6XW3XDDZHVSX7DJQCI/
#ChinesePneumonia #HKHA #handSanitizer #RedCapital #MadeinChina
Hong Kong Hospital Authorities uses “Made in China" Hand Sanitizer, Allegedly Causing Skin Inflammation
A few days ago, Apple Daily exposed that The Hong Kong Hospital Authorities had proscured "made in China" antibiotic Tazocin on China's online platform Taobao.
Apple Daily again revealed that a number of public hospitals (including Caritas and Eastern Hospital) under the Hong Kong Hospital Authority had switched to a new alcohol hand sanitizer manufactured in Guangzhou, China.
Medical staff revealed that their hands was inflamed after using the sanitizer. They suspected that the hand sanitizer was the cause. Since there was no alternative supply available, they dare not to speak up.
The Eastern Hospital responded by saying the use of the said sanitizer has been suspended
and they have reported the incident to the Hospital Authorities Headquarters.
Medical staff of Caritas Hospital reported similar incident. As shown in the photos provided by the staff, the said hand sanitizer claimed to be certified by the WHO with “WHO Formulation 1”, containing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin and other ingredients.
Following Apple Daily’s inquiry, a spokesman for the Eastern Hospital confirmed the usage of the mentioned hand sanitizer, but emphasized that no complaints were received from medical staff. That being said, they were aware of the fact that the hand sanitizer might cause allergy to some staff.
Source: Apple Daily #Mar17
https://hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200316/WGFE7WYN6XW3XDDZHVSX7DJQCI/
#ChinesePneumonia #HKHA #handSanitizer #RedCapital #MadeinChina
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Defendant Appears With Crutches: Beaten by at Least Two Police
6 people were charged with a total of three counts of criminal offenses relating to explosives found in the public toilet of Caritas Medical Centre on Jan 27; Shenzhen Bay Port on Jan 28; and inside an MTR carriage at Lo Wu station on Feb 2.
The case was brought to the Shatin Magistrates' Courts on March 11; however, two of the defendants were hospitalized and therefore absent from the hearing.
One defendant was discharged from the hospital on March 14. The other with a fracture was discharged on March 18 and sent for trial. The defendent was seen limping and using crutches.
The defence complained that the defendant was beaten by at least two police, forcing him to sign a confession involuntarily. The prosecution requested postponing the case for further investigation.
Magistrate Kathie Cheung Kit Yee refused the prosecution's
objection to the defendant’s bail. Citizens observing the case shouted “Hang in there!"
Source: InMedia #Mar17
6 people were charged with a total of three counts of criminal offenses relating to explosives found in the public toilet of Caritas Medical Centre on Jan 27; Shenzhen Bay Port on Jan 28; and inside an MTR carriage at Lo Wu station on Feb 2.
The case was brought to the Shatin Magistrates' Courts on March 11; however, two of the defendants were hospitalized and therefore absent from the hearing.
One defendant was discharged from the hospital on March 14. The other with a fracture was discharged on March 18 and sent for trial. The defendent was seen limping and using crutches.
The defence complained that the defendant was beaten by at least two police, forcing him to sign a confession involuntarily. The prosecution requested postponing the case for further investigation.
Magistrate Kathie Cheung Kit Yee refused the prosecution's
objection to the defendant’s bail. Citizens observing the case shouted “Hang in there!"
Source: InMedia #Mar17
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#PressFreedom #Accountability
Now news ‘deeply sorry’ over reporter’s question to HK leader about complaint mechanism for medical staff from China
As the government waived registration requirements for mainland Chinese medics coming to Hong Kong to help treat COVID patients, questions of medical accountability begun to surface. During Carrie Lam's daily pandemic briefing on March 16, a #NowTV reporter asked about the process by which a patient could lodge a complaint, in case of a medical mishap while being treated by a mainland medic.
The question, however, was not well received by the government and the pro-Beijing camp in Hong Kong.
While Carrie Lam stressed a sense of gratitude for China should come first, former chief executive Leung Chun-ying lashed out at the reporter on Facebook, questioning if "her brain had a problem, or her morals had a problem".
Other pro-Beijing groups went on to describe the reporter's question as "unprofessional" and "spreading hate speech."
Politihk Social Strategic, a group of pro-Beijing activists formed to support former CE Leung, claimed that the NowTV reporter had triggered “public anger” with her question.
The group posted photos of the female reporter online, and called for an online petition condemning her conduct as unprofessional and a possible violation of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Owing to public pressure, the TV station issued a statement of apology on the same day.
“We are deeply sorry that the question about mainland medics at yesterday’s Covid-19 press briefing caused concern and discontent among citizens,” the statement read. “The fifth-wave outbreak is still severe, and we are extremely thankful to the central government and the mainland’s selfless support.”
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) expressed regret for Now TV's apology, as well as concern that such attacks on a journalist's question would exacerbate the self-censorship among editorial staff. The association noted that a similar question was posed by pro-Beijing LegCo member Tang Fei on March 15, the day before the press conference.
The association stressed the journalistic value of posing these questions at press conferences, as it gives officials an opportunity to explain their policies to the public. Furthermore, the question received informative replies, showing that government officials also recognized the question's value. The association hopes that the public could better understand the workings of journalism, and would view the work of reporters without political preconceptions.
#WuhanPneumonia #RuleByFear #GratitudeEducation
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17
https://bit.ly/3IiqAh0
Now news ‘deeply sorry’ over reporter’s question to HK leader about complaint mechanism for medical staff from China
As the government waived registration requirements for mainland Chinese medics coming to Hong Kong to help treat COVID patients, questions of medical accountability begun to surface. During Carrie Lam's daily pandemic briefing on March 16, a #NowTV reporter asked about the process by which a patient could lodge a complaint, in case of a medical mishap while being treated by a mainland medic.
The question, however, was not well received by the government and the pro-Beijing camp in Hong Kong.
While Carrie Lam stressed a sense of gratitude for China should come first, former chief executive Leung Chun-ying lashed out at the reporter on Facebook, questioning if "her brain had a problem, or her morals had a problem".
Other pro-Beijing groups went on to describe the reporter's question as "unprofessional" and "spreading hate speech."
Politihk Social Strategic, a group of pro-Beijing activists formed to support former CE Leung, claimed that the NowTV reporter had triggered “public anger” with her question.
The group posted photos of the female reporter online, and called for an online petition condemning her conduct as unprofessional and a possible violation of the #NationalSecurityLaw.
Owing to public pressure, the TV station issued a statement of apology on the same day.
“We are deeply sorry that the question about mainland medics at yesterday’s Covid-19 press briefing caused concern and discontent among citizens,” the statement read. “The fifth-wave outbreak is still severe, and we are extremely thankful to the central government and the mainland’s selfless support.”
The Hong Kong Journalists Association (#HKJA) expressed regret for Now TV's apology, as well as concern that such attacks on a journalist's question would exacerbate the self-censorship among editorial staff. The association noted that a similar question was posed by pro-Beijing LegCo member Tang Fei on March 15, the day before the press conference.
The association stressed the journalistic value of posing these questions at press conferences, as it gives officials an opportunity to explain their policies to the public. Furthermore, the question received informative replies, showing that government officials also recognized the question's value. The association hopes that the public could better understand the workings of journalism, and would view the work of reporters without political preconceptions.
#WuhanPneumonia #RuleByFear #GratitudeEducation
Source: Inmediahk; #Mar17
https://bit.ly/3IiqAh0