Among other strict regulations, spectators can expect to be socially distanced at Year of the Tiger parades on 3 and 12 February.
Chinese New Year
Classes suspended due to increased Covid-19 risk; most midterm final examinations to be concluded this week, education chief says.
Patients all from Nanping town apart from one Qianshan resident; MGTO chief says Chinese New Year festive events hang in the balance.
Restaurants, eateries and various entertainment venues first to be targeted as government increases app’s reach across the city.
Following increased threat of Omicron variant residents strongly advised to avoid group gatherings; new Covid-19 case arrives from Philippines.
Traditional parade and fireworks display intended to attract mainlanders across the border; push to expand contact tracing app in eateries.
New function kicks off at social services facilities on Monday, and will be installed at eateries, medical institutions and entertainment venues by Chinese New Year.
Traders keener than last year following easing of Covid-19 pandemic, but some booths still attract zero bids.
A tiger theme will symbolise the vigour and vitality of the city as its economy and industry returns to normal, tourism officials hope.