Schools, cinemas, eateries and beauty parlours set to reopen in HK

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HONG KONG : Hong Kong yesterday announced plans to ease major social distancing measures, including reopening schools, cinemas, bars and beauty parlours after it largely halted local transmission of the coronavirus. The relaxation, which comes into effect from Friday, will...

Older secondary students will start returning to classes from May 27 while younger children will resume school in the first half of June.

Bars and restaurants will be permitted to operate but must ensure a distance of 1.5m between tables. Live music performances and dancing however will remain banned.

 

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