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Written by: Ouyang Dehao
2020-08-23 21:06
Last update date: 2020-08-23 21:06The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues. The government requires bars to continue to suspend business, and restaurants must comply with gathering restrictions. There must be no more than two people sitting at the same table. The table requires a minimum distance of 1.5 meters or effective partitions.
Some members of the public pointed out on the Internet that there is still a large number of alcoholics gathered in a bar located in the Soho district of Central, and the standing position is not within the requirement of 1.5 meters. The reporter saw at the scene this afternoon (23rd) that about 2 to 4 people were in a group outside the store. About 3 groups of alcoholics took off their masks and held wine glasses to chat and drink. Several people smoked at the same time.
Some bar owners quoted law enforcement officials as saying that if the alcoholic drinks outside the store, his illegal behavior has nothing to do with the bar. During the reporter’s interview, there were police officers patrolling and urging alcoholics not to gather more than two people. A police officer revealed that he had voted against several alcoholics for violating the "mask order". "Stubbornness" will vote.
There are about 2 to 4 people outside the bar. About 3 groups of alcoholics take off their masks and hold wine glasses to chat and drink. Several people smoke at the same time. (Photo by Zhang Haowei)
The government announced earlier that from August 19 to 25, the "night 6 to 9" ban on dining will be maintained. Restaurants must require guests to wear masks outside of eating and drinking, and bars must continue to be closed; and require at least 1.5 between tables Meter distance or effective partition; the number of customers should not exceed 50% of the number of seats; no more than 2 people can sit at the same table. If the bar also holds a restaurant license, it can still operate, but it must comply with the relevant regulations of the restaurant.
In addition, the gathering restriction order continues. Group gatherings of more than 2 people are prohibited in public places unless exempted.
Police went to Central Soho on weekend to charge illegal alcoholic drinkers
Recently, there was a post on the Internet saying that a large number of alcoholics gathered at a bar in the Soho District of Central during the "prime time" weekend. The standing position was not within 1.5 meters, and the law enforcement officers were unwilling to enforce the law. The reporter saw at the scene this afternoon (23rd) that the alcoholics in the bar were still keeping a certain distance. About 2 to 4 people were in groups outside the door. About 3 groups of alcoholics took off their masks and held glasses for chatting and drinking. Several people smoked at the same time. .
After about 4:30, a police officer patrolled the vicinity, urging alcoholics not to gather more than two people. They also used the horn on the police car to warn that they must wear masks outside of eating and drinking. The illegal situation of alcoholics has improved. A police officer revealed that several alcoholics had been voted against for violating the "mask order" today. If the same alcoholic was observed to violate the law several times, he was still "stubborn" after counseling and there was no physical discomfort.
At 6 o'clock in the afternoon, there were still a small number of bars and restaurants that were not completely closed, and it was delayed until 6:15 o'clock before the cleaning began after the alcoholic guests left. Some unsatisfied alcoholics sat on the street and continued to drink. About 4 police officers had been there to monitor the situation and warned reporters who were visiting alcoholics or violated the gathering order.
The reporter saw at the scene that the drinkers in the bar still kept a certain distance. (Photo by Zhang Haowei)
Bar: If the alcoholic drinks outside the store, the illegal act has nothing to do with the bar
However, not all bars in the Soho district are crowded. Only the liquor-licensed bars have been closed, and some restaurants with bar-restaurant licenses are also empty. Among them, the business owner Ester said that foreign alcoholic drinkers are not used to meeting at an appointed time, and often "unclearly stipulated" to drink at a familiar store at a certain time. "Foreigners usually have a group of people. Say and Hi sit around. Two people change to four, and four to eight."
Ester explained that as long as the food in the menu of the bar restaurant accounts for more than 70%, it can continue to operate. She continued to point out that the police have recently visited bars and restaurants several times to check licenses. During this period, they would open the refrigerator for inspection, depending on whether the food stock can continue to operate. She said that law enforcement officials had pointed out that if the alcoholic drinker is drinking outside the store, the illegal behavior has nothing to do with the bar. Therefore, the bar usually provides plastic cups for the alcoholic to drink outside the bar.
The owner, Ester, pointed out that foreign drinkers are not accustomed to meeting at an appointed time, and often "unclearly stipulated" to drink at a familiar store at a certain time. (Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
Resident: I haven't seen the night in Central for 20 years
Mr. Peng, who lives nearby, said that he is considerate of the bar’s business. Before the outbreak of the three waves, people came and went every night, and vehicles could not pass by. At present, only Friday and Saturday are more lively. But he said frankly that although the flow of people in the district has been reduced and the ears are clean, and there will be no drunken people on the way home, he does not want the shop to close down. "I have lived in the area for more than 20 years and I have never seen the night in Central."
Drinkers are kicked out of the shop: this is their duty
An alcoholic who did not want to show up sat by the street and said that he was driven out of the shop by the police at about 6 am and planned to go home after drinking all his beer. Although the police are still watching, she described the river water as not infringing on the well water, saying that "this is their duty. If they are not standing by, they will not affect the mood of drinking and chatting. They will do their thing."
Not all bars in the Soho district are crowded. Only the bars with liquor licenses are closed, and some restaurants with bar and restaurant licenses are also empty. (Photo by Ouyang Dehao)
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