Nine-month-old baby girl undergoes nucleic acid test
suspected of swallowing the cotton tip of the test stick
The authorities decided to
Uniform nasopharyngeal swab sampling for people under 18 years old
Nucleic acid test suspected of swallowing cotton head 9-month-old baby girl sent to hospital
Nearly 11 a.m. today, a nine-month-old local baby girl in Taipa North Road, North On nucleic acid testing station to receive nucleic acid testing, suspected of swallowing the cotton head of the test stick, the fire department reported to the scene to deal with the final family accompanied by sent to the Peak Hospital, the baby girl sent to the hospital sober.
Fire said the nine-month-old local baby girl, suspected of swallowing the cotton head of the test stick this morning, the resident inspectors and firefighters to the scene were not found the cotton head, although the baby girl did not feel sick, but for safety reasons also sent to the hospital for examination.
The baby girl is in good condition Gastroscopy
The Novel Coronavirus Infection Response Coordination Center said that a 9-month-old baby girl was sent by ambulance to the emergency department of the Ren-Po General Hospital this morning after she was suspected of swallowing a broken sample stick (about 3cm long) during a throat swab test at the Northampton Ferry Terminal. After initial examination, the infant was in good condition, did not cry, was cooperative during the period, and no foreign body or injury was seen in the mouth. A gastroscopy is being arranged to determine the location of the foreign body.
The Strain Coordination Center reiterated that the nasopharyngeal swab sampling currently used by the Department of Health has more advantages than the oropharyngeal swab, with a higher positive rate and safety than the oropharyngeal swab. On July 21, when the nucleic acid testing station at the Macau Cultural Centre was opened for testing, the authorities publicized through a press release that the above-mentioned people would be tested at the Centre in order to cater to the needs of the elderly (65 years old or above), primary and secondary school students, infants and children (18 years old or below), and people with disability cards or special patient care cards. At the same time, the interface of the "New Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Testing Appointment System" clearly indicates that the above-mentioned persons are suitable to receive testing at the IMC, and all registered persons can clearly note the relevant guidelines before making an appointment.
The Department of Health has formulated codes of practice and guidelines for the nucleic acid testing of the new coronavirus, which must be strictly observed and implemented by the testing facilities to reduce complications and accidents. The authorities have requested the NCTC to submit a detailed incident report and again must comply with the authorities' testing policies and arrangements.
Uniform nasopharyngeal swab sampling under 18 years old
The Novel Coronavirus Response Coordination Center said that the baby girl suspected of accidentally swallowing the broken sampling stick was initially examined and the baby was in good condition, no crying, cooperative during the period, and no foreign body or injury was seen in the mouth. The Health Bureau emphasized that operational guidelines for nucleic acid sampling have been established and require strict compliance and enforcement by testing personnel, and that the Bureau has requested a detailed report on the incident from the state inspection.
According to the Contingency Coordination Center, in response to the incident, the Health Bureau immediately took two measures: one is to stipulate that people under 18 years of age immediately and uniformly use nasopharyngeal swab sampling, and the second is that since Thursday (August 13), people 18 years of age or older for nucleic acid testing can choose their own nasopharyngeal swab or oropharyngeal swab for sampling.
