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.
Hong Kong Covid-19
Travellers entering mainland China from Macao, with no overseas travel history within past 7 days, will no longer need to provide negative NAT results prior to departure.
Under new ‘0+0’ measure, incoming travellers can go around the city freely; also starting tomorrow, Hong Kong will no longer require people to scan QR codes to record visits to premises but some places may still ask for jab records.
Arrivals will not be required to wait at airport for test results and just need to undergo three days’ home or hotel medical surveillance.
Health officials pondering jabs for kids once they reach six months, while urging universal vaccination and staying home over the holidays.
People in Macao have already been able to enter Hong Kong without quarantine via Come2hk Scheme since 2021.
Macao-born Lo Chung-mau insists Hong Kong is “different from Macao” and “can never do absolute zero”.
More than 1 million affected in fifth wave; authorities warn infection figures still high, and advise against Easter holiday get-togethers.
Two women, 50 and 66 years old, both double-jabbed, show up as ‘weakly positive’ having recovered from Covid-19 last month; both being treated in isolation.
