Chief Executive John Lee says move is necessary for Hong Kong’s shift to normality, as in other parts of the world; city to end mask mandate this year.
Public urged to get jabbed and take normal precautions; elderly, severely ill and under-18s all at risk. New variants expected from time to time.
Thousands called hotline around Christmas and New Year holiday period, but demand has eased given city’s current novel coronavirus situation.
Cross-border travellers entering Zhuhai must present health declaration via new system from 19 January.
Ho Iat Seng denies government is placing economy ahead of residents’ health, encourages population to ‘take care of themselves’.
Health Bureau backtracks just a day after announcing that mothers at Conde de São Januário Hospital could not feed their babies in same ward.
Due to Covid-19, mothers and newborns may not stay in same ward; women who intend to breastfeed must register their intention upon hospital admission.
Health authorities record only two fatalities and just 26 new cases, a substantial reduction compared to recent days.
