Pestilence: COVID-19 Infections in Hong Kong Are Still on the Rise, and the Medical System Is on the Verge of Collapsing

The COVID-19 epidemic in Hong Kong is quickly worsening, with infected patients topping 10,000 for the second day in a row. The city’s medical system and infrastructure are approaching their limits, with the city adhering to China’s zero-COVID-19 policy and many anxious people testing positive for the virus. Thousands of people have been flocking to the city’s hospitals seeking medical assistance after testing positive, according to doctors. While most patients have mild or no symptoms, doctors say that thousands of people have been flocking to the city’s hospitals seeking medical assistance after testing positive. “This is a major issue,” said David Chan, president of the Hospital Authority Employees Alliance union. “The government has been promoting COVID as a very deadly disease… therefore it’s difficult to blame the people.” Residents who test positive and their close connections have also been ordered…

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