Biding farewell -- a patient's diary at COVID-19 isolation facility in Hong Kong
From my observations, the mainland-aided mobile cabin hospitals, or community isolation facilities, are still new to Hong Kong. Nevertheless, they are starting to play a more prominent role as Hong Kong and the mainland continue joint efforts in fighting the epidemic.
I saw many changes here -- the occupancy rate has increased to over 80 percent; occupants can register online before admission instead of via phone after admission; five meal options were available; bathrooms were updated according to the patients' needs ... I feel that the HKSAR government and the China State Construction International Holdings Ltd., the construction contractor, have been listening to feedback and are constantly improving their service quality and management capabilities.
The anti-epidemic efforts in Hong Kong bear the characteristics of "one country, two systems." The central government pools its resources and gives full support to the HKSAR, while Hong Kong has high standard public and private medical institutions and powerful non-governmental organizations. By bringing the strengths of both sides into play, Hong Kong will be able to overcome the epidemic.
