Hong Kong returns to social distancing as ‘critical’ 3rd wave hits city

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Life in Hong Kong had more or less returned to normal, but after a sudden spate of locally-transmitted coronavirus cases over the past week, social distancing measures are abruptly back in force.

At midnight a batch of new measures came into place in Hong Kong, restricting public gatherings to no more than four people. Bars, gyms and public playgrounds are closed. Restaurants will be take-out only for dinner. Theme parks have been ordered to shut, including Hong Kong Disneyland, which had been back open for a month.

Employees wearing protective masks stand outside the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park that has been closed, following the coronavirus outbreak, in Hong Kong, China January 26, 2020. Employees wearing protective masks stand outside the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park that has been closed, following the coronavirus outbreak, in Hong Kong, China January 26, 2020.It is also now mandatory to wear a mask on public transport and in taxis, or face a fine of $645.

Hong Kong residents or passengers who transit through Hong Kong from high-risk countries must now produce proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight to Hong Kong.Ma said that she believes these measures are “reasonable” but that people shouldn’t be banned from gathering in outdoor public areas if they wear masks.

Ma expects the measures to be extended beyond their current seven-day expiry date, saying, “I don’t think this outbreak will end soon, we may still have a month or two to go."

 

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China was losing the trade war, losing their grip on Hong Kong and Taiwan, and suddenly a virus is released from China. Now we see China fully taking Hong Kong. Are y’all really f*cking blind?

💔💔💔💔Stay Safe Yall 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hong Kong is NOT returning to normal. It has been victimized by a CCP hostile takeover. This headline is trash.

China is a dictatorship

Smart! This country isn't that smart & it lacks national leadership from the WH.

They will continue to do the right thing ....

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