Hong Kong to impose most severe social distancing restrictions

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Hong Kong will impose strict new social distancing measures from midnight Tuesday, the most stringent in the Asian financial hub since the coronavirus broke out, as authorities warn the risk of a large-scale outbreak is extremely high.

Passengers wear surgical masks in an MTR train, following the outbreak of the coronavirus in Hong Kong, China July 13, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Both are new rules that were not implemented during the city’s first and second coronavirus waves earlier this year. If a person does not wear a mask on public transport, they face a fine of HK$5,000 . The Chinese-ruled city recorded 52 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, including 41 that were locally transmitted, health authorities said. Since late January, Hong Kong has reported 1,522 cases and local media reported an eighth death on Monday.

Lam said the measures were the result of a three-way tug of war between considerations related to public health, economic impact and social acceptability and that the city may need to co-exist with the virus for a period of time.

 

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I would hardly call those people sitting should to shoulder on the train social distancing.

Those people sitting on the bench are shoulder to shoulder 🤷‍♀️

Why can’t our President lead like that?SteveSchmidtSES ProjectLincoln JoeBiden NYGovCuomo TheRickWilson JamesCarville gtconway3d

An outbreak of protests for democracy?

The government has not even allowed civil servants to work at home. Most extreme measures?

Just another way for these communists to imprison their down trodden civilians

you see, it's only the virus, HongKongHermit

Everything in Hong Kong looks punitive even when it is being done for public good.

Is this really London on 11th July,2020? Where is Corona?

This is CCP control. In fact the virus has played right into CCP hands in multiple venues, HK being the most obvious at this point in time. Almost like they planned it. Sun Tzu would be proud of this strategy, if indeed the virus was a planned strategic move.

It’s about making sure there are no riots!

The pandemic is great for taking out protests, unless the protests are state supported.

Wish COVID-19 takes out whole CCP! Nothing against Chinese people!

a Face mask should be mandatory,it is for sure. But,new security law enforcement doesn't needed.

I like how almost everyone is wearing a mask. If you need one for regular wear, get this: If you're an athlete or runner, get this:

Stupid unlawful primary election by thuggish 'democrats' accelerated the spread of virus.

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