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Government extends existing social distancing measures

The Government announced today (July 26) the gazettal of the extension of existing social distancing measures in accordance with the public health emergency regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance. The measures will be effective from July 28 to August 10. A Government spokesman said, "Given the current signs of rebound in epidemic situation in Hong Kong, we urge all citizens to stay on guard by strictly observing social distancing measures and arranging the elderly and children to receive COVID-19 vaccine as early as possible. This will help protect the health of themselves and their family members."

Government extends existing social distancing measures

The Government announced today (July 26) the gazettal of the extension of existing social distancing measures in accordance with the public health emergency regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance. The measures will be effective from July 28 to August 10. A Government spokesman said, "Given the current signs of rebound in epidemic situation in Hong Kong, we urge all citizens to stay on guard by strictly observing social distancing measures and arranging the elderly and children to receive COVID-19 vaccine as early as possible. This will help protect the health of themselves and their family members."

The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now online

The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) is now online. The complete file can be viewed from here.

The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review is now online

The latest edition of the Hong Kong Review, newsletter of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (HKETO) is now online. The complete file can be viewed from here.

Government strengthens testing arrangements for inbound persons and suspends route-specific flight suspension mechanism

The Government announced that upon preliminary review of data and scientific analysis, it is considered that further enhanced and more frequent nucleic acid testing for inbound persons is more effective in halting the importation of cases. The Government has therefore decided to suspend from today (July 7) the route-specific flight suspension mechanism until further notice. A Government spokesman said, "The decision to implement the new measures was made upon careful review of relevant data, and the fact that it is currently the peak period for students studying aboard to return to Hong Kong. The relevant measures can help reduce the impact on inbound persons, and will particularly enable young people staying in overseas places to return to Hong Kong smoothly to reunite with their families during the summer holiday. The measures will also prevent the transmission of imported cases into the community in a more precise and effective manner, in order to maximise the anti-epidemic effectiveness with the lowest social costs."

Government strengthens testing arrangements for inbound persons and suspends route-specific flight suspension mechanism

The Government announced that upon preliminary review of data and scientific analysis, it is considered that further enhanced and more frequent nucleic acid testing for inbound persons is more effective in halting the importation of cases. The Government has therefore decided to suspend from today (July 7) the route-specific flight suspension mechanism until further notice. A Government spokesman said, "The decision to implement the new measures was made upon careful review of relevant data, and the fact that it is currently the peak period for students studying aboard to return to Hong Kong. The relevant measures can help reduce the impact on inbound persons, and will particularly enable young people staying in overseas places to return to Hong Kong smoothly to reunite with their families during the summer holiday. The measures will also prevent the transmission of imported cases into the community in a more precise and effective manner, in order to maximise the anti-epidemic effectiveness with the lowest social costs."

Government extends existing social distancing measures

The Government announced today (June 27) the gazettal of extension of existing social distancing measures in accordance with the public health emergency regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, which will be effective from June 30 to July 13. A Government spokesman said, "The Government will keep up with its close monitoring of the overall epidemic development with a view to prudently guarding against an epidemic rebound while maintaining social and economic activities. We urged citizens to vigilantly observe anti-epidemic measures and immediately receive appropriate doses of COVID-19 vaccine, thereby properly preparing for potential change in epidemic situation and protecting public health."

Government extends existing social distancing measures

The Government announced today (June 27) the gazettal of extension of existing social distancing measures in accordance with the public health emergency regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, which will be effective from June 30 to July 13. A Government spokesman said, "The Government will keep up with its close monitoring of the overall epidemic development with a view to prudently guarding against an epidemic rebound while maintaining social and economic activities. We urged citizens to vigilantly observe anti-epidemic measures and immediately receive appropriate doses of COVID-19 vaccine, thereby properly preparing for potential change in epidemic situation and protecting public health."

Government announces list of eighth-cycle designated quarantine hotels

The Government announced today (June 16) the list of the first batch of designated quarantine hotels (DQHs) for the eighth cycle of the Designated Quarantine Hotel Scheme. The new cycle of the Scheme will run from August 1 to October 31, 2022. The first batch of 62 hotels will provide about 23 000 rooms. A Government spokesman said, "The Government is still conducting assessments on other hotels applying for joining this cycle of the Scheme. Further announcements will be made when relevant work is completed."

Government announces list of eighth-cycle designated quarantine hotels

The Government announced today (June 16) the list of the first batch of designated quarantine hotels (DQHs) for the eighth cycle of the Designated Quarantine Hotel Scheme. The new cycle of the Scheme will run from August 1 to October 31, 2022. The first batch of 62 hotels will provide about 23 000 rooms. A Government spokesman said, "The Government is still conducting assessments on other hotels applying for joining this cycle of the Scheme. Further announcements will be made when relevant work is completed."

Government suitably adjusts social distancing measures

The Government announced today (June 14) the gazettal in accordance with the public health emergency regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, which will largely extend the existing social distancing measures but require patrons of bars/pubs and clubs/nightclubs to present proof of a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result obtained within 24 hours before entering the relevant premises. The measures will be effective from June 16 to June 29.

Government suitably adjusts social distancing measures

The Government announced today (June 14) the gazettal in accordance with the public health emergency regulations under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance, which will largely extend the existing social distancing measures but require patrons of bars/pubs and clubs/nightclubs to present proof of a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result obtained within 24 hours before entering the relevant premises. The measures will be effective from June 16 to June 29.