Hong Kong reports largest increase in coronavirus cases after period of slowdown

Amid coronavirus outbreak, Hong Kong reported its largest increase in infected cases on March 18, after a period of an apparent slowdown in infections. According to international media reports, for most of March, coronavirus cases were reported every day, but number was comparatively less. However, on Wednesday authorities reported 13 new cases, out of which majority h recent international travel history. 

Currently, Hong Kong has 181 confirmed cases of coronavirus and dely virus has also claimed four lives in region. While speaking to an international media outlet, Hong Kong’s Center for Health Protection warned that a huge volume of travellers is expected to arrive in Hong Kong in coming days and especially as students abro arrive home after university closure. increase in number of infected cases has raised an alarm that re may be a second wave of infections as travellers abro may bring back many new infections which could le to new clusters. 

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Prolonged battle

Hong Kong government has also reportedly anunced that from March 19 all international arrivals will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days. In a bid to contain spre of virus, Hong Kong is also using electronic wristbands to monitor those under a 14-day quarantine. wristbands and accompanying smartphone app will also alert authorities if travellers violate quarantine. 

Amid unprecedented times, Chief Executive Carrie Lam also anunced that schools in Hong Kong will t resume classes in April as planned due to coronavirus. While speaking at a press briefing, Lam said that it is ‘t possible’ to resume all classes on April 20 in view of current public health situation. Furrmore, she ded that even if classes could resume after containment of outbreak, schools could one reopen in phases. 

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Terming conditions as a battle that needs to be fought with dely outbreak, Lam said this will be a prolonged battle. Residents need to be psychologically prepared that it will be hard for us to completely control outbreak within a short time.  When asked why a travel ban h t been imposed in Hong Kong, Chief Executive said that results would be "too drastic."

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