Hong Kong II - Ragnarök

[The New California Republic]

That's it? A 14-day quarantine?

It makes me wonder where Hong Kong is going to accommodate arrivals from China for 14 days...

[Heloin]

That's it? A 14-day quarantine?

It makes me wonder where Hong Kong is going to accommodate arrivals from China for 14 days...

Turn the Frontier Closed Area from a nice involuntary park into one big holding pen.

[Commonwealth of Hank the Cat]

That's it? A 14-day quarantine?

It makes me wonder where Hong Kong is going to accommodate arrivals from China for 14 days...

Hell, I wonder if they would even do that. If some CCP bureaucrat goes to Hong Kong he ain't gonna play by that quarantine. I wonder if there actually would be any sort of quarantine.

[Bombadil]

That's it? A 14-day quarantine?

It makes me wonder where Hong Kong is going to accommodate arrivals from China for 14 days...

Per the announcement..

From 12.01am on 8 February onwards, all those arriving from mainland China will be required to undertake 14 days of mandatory home quarantine. Depending on the circumstances, quarantine could take place in government facilities or at home. The Hong Kong SAR government has indicated it will announce further details of the quarantine measures in due course.

[Pilipinas and Malaya]

That's it? A 14-day quarantine?

It makes me wonder where Hong Kong is going to accommodate arrivals from China for 14 days...

Heard that the cases were being quarantined in the New Territories, so most likely there too.

[Tuthina]

It makes me wonder where Hong Kong is going to accommodate arrivals from China for 14 days...

Heard that the cases were being quarantined in the New Territories, so most likely there too.

Although since half of HK's population lives there too, that in itself does not mean the quarantine would be effective.

[The New California Republic]

It makes me wonder where Hong Kong is going to accommodate arrivals from China for 14 days...

Per the announcement..

From 12.01am on 8 February onwards, all those arriving from mainland China will be required to undertake 14 days of mandatory home quarantine. Depending on the circumstances, quarantine could take place in government facilities or at home. The Hong Kong SAR government has indicated it will announce further details of the quarantine measures in due course.

Many of them likely will not have a home here, so extensive quarantine facilities will need to be set up somewhere.

[Bombadil]

I rarely visit TST, which is really the epicentre of HK. It's totally dead today. Tough to know how HK will get through all this economically. On the one hand I think we all somewhat appreciate the ability to walk along a pavement unobstructed by crowds milling around but on the other.. it's insane.

[Genivaria]

So apparently this is happening.
China threatens to KILL dogs and cats if pet owners do not ‘deal with’ their animals amid panic over bug

[True Refuge]

So apparently this is happening.
China threatens to KILL dogs and cats if pet owners do not ‘deal with’ their animals amid panic over bug

Cats and dogs are the first to be culled when authorities have no idea what they’re doing in times of disease.

Kinda stupid.

[Genivaria]

So apparently this is happening.
China threatens to KILL dogs and cats if pet owners do not ‘deal with’ their animals amid panic over bug

Cats and dogs are the first to be culled when authorities have no idea what they’re doing in times of disease.

Kinda stupid.

It would honestly make more sense if they gave their police shotguns and ordered them to start culling the rat and pigeon populations....which btw will probably skyrocket if they start culling cats.

So this is REALLY stupid.

[Albrenia]

Wow, I thought people worked out the cats killing rats was helpful for preventing the spread of some diseases a while back. Apparently not.

Does this virus even transmit to or travel upon dogs or cats?

[Genivaria]

Wow, I thought people worked out the cats killing rats was helpful for preventing the spread of some diseases a while back. Apparently not.

Does this virus even transmit to or travel upon dogs or cats?

The World Health Organization says there's no evidence of that.

[Bombadil]

Per the announcement..

From 12.01am on 8 February onwards, all those arriving from mainland China will be required to undertake 14 days of mandatory home quarantine. Depending on the circumstances, quarantine could take place in government facilities or at home. The Hong Kong SAR government has indicated it will announce further details of the quarantine measures in due course.

Many of them likely will not have a home here, so extensive quarantine facilities will need to be set up somewhere.

Actually HK Disneyland would be a decent option since they've been closed since late January and have plenty of hotel space. They could also recoup some costs by charging the government.

So apparently this is happening.
China threatens to KILL dogs and cats if pet owners do not ‘deal with’ their animals amid panic over bug

Cats and dogs are the first to be culled when authorities have no idea what they’re doing in times of disease.

I vary as to how often I check Telegram these days but I'm pretty sure I saw a video of people throwing their pets out of high rises when the rumour first started.

[Pilipinas and Malaya]

Many of them likely will not have a home here, so extensive quarantine facilities will need to be set up somewhere.

Actually HK Disneyland would be a decent option since they've been closed since late January and have plenty of hotel space. They could also recoup some costs by charging the government.

Cats and dogs are the first to be culled when authorities have no idea what they’re doing in times of disease.

I vary as to how often I check Telegram these days but I'm pretty sure I saw a video of people throwing their pets out of high rises when the rumour first started.

But there is the matter of disinfecting the place after use, it’s becoming a sort of controversy here too because our Athletic Village for the SEA Games will be used as quarantine space.

[Pilipinas and Malaya]

https://edition.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-02-10-20-intl-hnk/index.html

Above is the link for CNN's updates on the situation in China with the Coronavirus.

Apparently, Hong Kong's reported its 38th case. And according to the live database that Johns Hopkins keeps, Hong Kong has the third highest number of cases outside of Mainland China. This is potentially worrying, if not bad enough for Hong Kong.

[Tuthina]

https://edition.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-02-10-20-intl-hnk/index.html

Above is the link for CNN's updates on the situation in China with the Coronavirus.

Apparently, Hong Kong's reported its 38th case. And according to the live database that Johns Hopkins keeps, Hong Kong has the third highest number of cases outside of Mainland China. This is potentially worrying, if not bad enough for Hong Kong.

Well, because Carrie Lam's insistent that Hong Kong's not shutting its border, that's kind of inevitable given the (relatively) high medical standards and proximity to PRC. Of course, it doesn't help that since the weather's coldest during Chines New Year, many people decide to enjoy some hot pot with their relatives. Unfortunately, the combination of a relatively long incubation period, the later knowledge that 2019-nCoV can transmit through aerosol, and the fact that sharing a pot with others aren't the most hygienic thing to begin with, it ends up posing a high risk of transmission for many - I think up to 10 individuals among the known cases are believed to be caused by one such hot pot dinner, where an infected individual shared the pots with 18 (!) family members.

Edit: The number's 42 now, according to local news outlet. Thanks a lot, Carrie!

[Ethel mermania]

Denmark acts Danish.

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/11/d ... -pressure/

[Pilipinas and Malaya]

https://edition.cnn.com/asia/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-02-10-20-intl-hnk/index.html

Above is the link for CNN's updates on the situation in China with the Coronavirus.

Apparently, Hong Kong's reported its 38th case. And according to the live database that Johns Hopkins keeps, Hong Kong has the third highest number of cases outside of Mainland China. This is potentially worrying, if not bad enough for Hong Kong.

Well, because Carrie Lam's insistent that Hong Kong's not shutting its border, that's kind of inevitable given the (relatively) high medical standards and proximity to PRC. Of course, it doesn't help that since the weather's coldest during Chines New Year, many people decide to enjoy some hot pot with their relatives. Unfortunately, the combination of a relatively long incubation period, the later knowledge that 2019-nCoV can transmit through aerosol, and the fact that sharing a pot with others aren't the most hygienic thing to begin with, it ends up posing a high risk of transmission for many - I think up to 10 individuals among the known cases are believed to be caused by one such hot pot dinner, where an infected individual shared the pots with 18 (!) family members.

Edit: The number's 42 now, according to local news outlet. Thanks a lot, Carrie!

I heard it's at 47 now.

Edit: I misread a CNA headline about Singaporean cases, so I guess it still stays at 42, for now.

Denmark acts Danish.

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/11/d ... -pressure/

Finally, most countries would do otherwise and comply with Beijing's poor reasoning and remove any "anti-China" artwork.

[Novus America]

Denmark acts Danish.

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/11/d ... -pressure/

Good, I am glad someone is standing up to the PRC’s outrageous demands that no one should be allowed to criticize its oppression in Hong Kong.

The only sad thing is it is a temporary display, not a permanent one.

Funny how apparently Amnesty International is an “anti China organization” for standing up for the rights of Chinese people.

[Tuthina]

Well, because Carrie Lam's insistent that Hong Kong's not shutting its border, that's kind of inevitable given the (relatively) high medical standards and proximity to PRC. Of course, it doesn't help that since the weather's coldest during Chines New Year, many people decide to enjoy some hot pot with their relatives. Unfortunately, the combination of a relatively long incubation period, the later knowledge that 2019-nCoV can transmit through aerosol, and the fact that sharing a pot with others aren't the most hygienic thing to begin with, it ends up posing a high risk of transmission for many - I think up to 10 individuals among the known cases are believed to be caused by one such hot pot dinner, where an infected individual shared the pots with 18 (!) family members.

Edit: The number's 42 now, according to local news outlet. Thanks a lot, Carrie!

I heard it's at 47 now.

Edit: I misread a CNA headline about Singaporean cases, so I guess it still stays at 42, for now.

Denmark acts Danish.

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/11/d ... -pressure/

Finally, most countries would do otherwise and comply with Beijing's poor reasoning and remove any "anti-China" artwork.

Well, it was 42 when I made that post, and 47 49 when you made yours. Also, good job, Denmark!

[Dogmeat]

Denmark acts Danish.

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/11/d ... -pressure/

Tusind tak Denmark

[New Visayan Islands]

Denmark acts Danish.

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2020/02/11/d ... -pressure/

Good, I am glad someone is standing up to the PRC’s outrageous demands that no one should be allowed to criticize its oppression in Taiwan.

The only sad thing is it is a temporary display, not a permanent one.

Funny how apparently Amnesty International is an “anti China organization” for standing up for the rights of Chinese people.

At the risk of sounding like That Guy, how is standing up for the rights of Chinese people "anti China?"

[The New California Republic]

Funny how apparently Amnesty International is an “anti China organization” for standing up for the rights of Chinese people.

At the risk of sounding like That Guy, how is standing up for the rights of Chinese people "anti China?"

IM called Amnesty a "hate group", and made out HRW to be terrorists, it's all part of the same narrative.

[Gormwood]

At the risk of sounding like That Guy, how is standing up for the rights of Chinese people "anti China?"

IM called Amnesty a "hate group", and made out HRW to be terrorists, it's all part of the same narrative.

He really should renounce Canadian citizenship and work on his social credit points.