Zero Covid-19 policy shakes Hong Kong's economy and its 'soul'

Several rounds of bar closures in Hong Kong had dimmed the city's vibrant nightlife, threatening to destroy his brewery. But things seemed better late last year.

Hong Kong has reported around 300 cases of Omicron, most detected from overseas visitors during their quarantine. In recent days, however, local infections have jumped and emerged from unexpected origins, putting health officials on edge.These low numbers have been too much for Beijing's zero-tolerance line, a seeming prerequisite for Hong Kong to reopen its border with China - a top priority for local officials who are under pressure to make the former British colony more like the mainland.

Even before the latest round of virus measures in Hong Kong, the cost of shipping malts and hops had become a challenge for many brewers. When the pandemic put pressure on the global supply chain, prices soared. The rising costs of goods, rent and labour, as well as the lockdown measures, have made Hong Kong one of the hardest markets in which to operate, said Mr Jebbitt, who has expanded his business to other markets, including Britain and Australia."I am surprised there haven't been more casualties."

Why not zero rape policy? why is china hiding its rape numbers after dicovering they are one of the worse in the world. It is not zero covid policy it is just saving face policy. Tiu Lian.

straits_times Zero covid policy works or live with virus is better?

Singapore is enjoying the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. LOL

The US couldn't prevent a catastrophe with more than 800,000 deaths with the live with covid policy. While China maintaining a zero covid policy managed to keep deaths below 5,000. Which approach is preferable?

Origin of Covid-19 coronavirus. The WHO must investigate all evidence especially in countries where there are early reports of the coronavirus appearing.

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