From Monday, travellers from both Hong Kong and Taiwan face 14 days hotel quarantine followed by a week’s self-health management.
Leong Iek Hou
New measure aims to halt spread of Covid-19 in quarantine hotels, as previously arrivals checked in after being tested.
Health chief Leong Iek Hou says arrivals from the mainland may be required to have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus at some stage in the future.
Around 100 daily arrivals threaten to overwhelm current available accommodation, but new hotels must meet Health Bureau standards.
Leong Iek Hou points to benefits of ‘mix and match’ vaccination, warns of ongoing threat posed by pandemic.
While Hong Kong is cutting time to 14 days and a week’s self-health management, city health chief says Omicron and Delta still present significant threat.
Scores of children and seniors in quarantine in Macao; health workers bracing for discovery of more novel coronavirus cases across the border.
Authorities point to rapid spread of Omicron variant as additional reason to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
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.