More Hong Kong politicians sent to quarantine after birthday party

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she was 'very disappointed' in the large gathering of officials.

The latest high-profile entries into Hong Kong's 21-day quarantine facilities have left city authorities red-faced as they install a new "patriots only" legislature, which is scheduled to hold its first meeting next Wednesday.

"I offer my sincere apology to all people of Hong Kong. I have reflected on this incident and shall be more vigilant in future," Au said in a statement Friday. "I feel I acted carelessly and I rather regret it," lawmaker Duncan Chiu told local radio Friday morning. "This has set a bad example." The government upped Covid restrictions this week, after a small outbreak of the Omicron variant was traced to a flight crew member.

President of the Legislative Council Andrew Leung said he hoped next week's meeting can continue as planned.

 

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