In a recently released report by the Census and Statistics Department, it has been estimated that more than half of the local population in Hong Kong has been infected with the COVID-19 virus. The report reveals that there have been over 3.6 million recorded cases, with a significant number of individuals experiencing persistent symptoms of Long COVID.
The report highlights that approximately 30% of those infected with the virus also suffer from chronic diseases. Additionally, over 520,000 people continue to experience long-term symptoms associated with Long COVID, which greatly impact their daily lives.
According to the report, women are slightly more affected than men, accounting for 52.3% of the infections compared to 47.3%. The highest infection rate is observed among individuals aged 25 to 34, with a rate of 57.4%. On the other hand, the youngest age group (under 5) and the elderly (over 65) had infection rates below 50%. It is worth noting that 30.9% of those infected had pre-existing chronic conditions diagnosed by Western medicine, with a comparable infection rate of 51.7% to individuals without chronic conditions.
The report defines Long COVID as the persistence of discomfort following COVID-19 infection, with symptoms appearing within three months of infection and lasting for at least two months, without any alternative diagnosis. As per the survey, approximately 2.9 million people had contracted the virus at least three months before the statistics were gathered, and 526,800 of these individuals continue to suffer from symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction, headaches, chest pain, and joint pain. This represents 18.4% of the previously infected population, with a significant 33.7% reporting that these lingering symptoms disrupt their usual activities.
The prevalence of Long COVID symptoms increases with age, with a 20.2% chance of developing these issues for individuals aged 45-54, rising to 22.6% for the 55-64 age group, and peaking at 24.8% for those aged 65 and older. People with chronic diseases are particularly vulnerable, with 26.8% experiencing Long COVID symptoms, which is 81% higher than the rate among those without chronic conditions. This report sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by many individuals in the aftermath of the pandemic, with potential long-term implications for public health services.
It is evident that the impact of the coronavirus extends beyond the initial infection, with a significant portion of the population in Hong Kong still grappling with the effects of Long COVID. This report serves as a reminder of the importance of ongoing support and healthcare services for those affected by the virus and underscores the need for continued efforts in mitigating the long-term consequences of the pandemic.
超過 50% 的香港居民感染了 COVID-19，迄今已記錄 360 萬例
根據政府統計處最近發布的報告，估計超過一半的香港本地人口已感染COVID-19病毒。 報告顯示，已有超過 360 萬例記錄病例，其中相當多的人出現了持續的長新冠症狀。
報告強調，大約 30% 的病毒感染者還患有慢性疾病。 此外，超過 52 萬人繼續出現與長新冠病毒相關的長期症狀，這極大地影響了他們的日常生活。
報告稱，女性感染人數略高於男性，佔感染人數的 52.3%，男性感染人數為 47.3%。 25歲至34歲族群感染率最高，達57.4%。 另一方面，最年輕的年齡層（5歲以下）和老年人（65歲以上）的感染率低於50%。 值得注意的是，30.9%的感染者患有西醫診斷的慢性病，而與無慢性病的人相比，感染率為51.7%。
該報告將長COVID定義為感染COVID-19後持續出現不適，症狀在感染後三個月內出現並持續至少兩個月，且沒有其他診斷。 根據調查，大約 290 萬人在統計數據收集前至少三個月內感染了該病毒，其中 526,800 人繼續出現疲勞、呼吸急促、認知功能障礙、頭痛、胸痛等症狀。關節疼痛。 這佔先前感染人群的 18.4%，其中 33.7% 的人表示這些揮之不去的症狀擾亂了他們的日常活動。
長新冠症狀的盛行率隨著年齡的增長而增加，45-54 歲的人出現這些問題的幾率為20.2%，55-64 歲的人出現這些問題的幾率升至22.6%，65 歲及以上的人出現高峰為24.8%。 患有慢性病的人尤其容易受到影響，26.8%的人出現長期新冠症狀，比沒有慢性病的人高出81%。 這份報告揭示了許多人在疫情後面臨的持續挑戰，對公共衛生服務可能產生長期影響。
顯然，冠狀病毒的影響超出了最初的感染範圍，香港很大一部分人口仍在努力應對長期新冠病毒的影響。 該報告提醒人們為受病毒影響的人提供持續支持和醫療服務的重要性，並強調需要繼續努力減輕這場流行病的長期後果。
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