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Étiqueté : sécurité sanitaire

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[Japon] What Olympic ‘bubble’? Entry loopholes result in contact between athletes, fans

NARITA, Chiba — As foreign Olympic delegations arrive in Japan one after another ahead of the games’ opening on July 23, a “bubble system” to separate them from outside parties to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is showing its own limits, with some athletes coming close to general travelers at an airport and fans asking for autographs from delegates.

Residents of Shan King Estate in Tuen Mun return Covid-19 test samples at Shan King Community Hall. © K. Y. Cheng 0

[Hong Kong] Coronavirus: Hong Kong health experts urge authorities to use various testing methods for residents of different age groups

– Public health adviser Professor David Hui says it will be better to use deep throat saliva testing method among the elderly to increase accuracy

– Professor Paul Chan of Chinese University says people should be assisted by a medical professional, or at least some family members, in the testing process