Burst
Written by: Yang Wanting, Lin Zhenhua
2020-02-03 22:49
Last updated: 2020-02-03 23:50The pneumonia epidemic in Wuhan continued. Chief Executive Lin Zhengyue again announced new epidemic prevention measures to further expand local customs clearance. From 00:00 tomorrow (4th), the Luohu Port, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, Huanggang Port and Hong Kong and Macao Ferry Terminals will be closed. On the eve of closure, a large number of Hong Kong people hurried back to Hong Kong via the Luohu Port. Some people who passed through the border indicated that there were more people at the checkpoint than usual, and about 300 people were waiting to cross the border to return to Hong Kong. As for the customs clearance measures, Hong Kong people have two opinions. Some people think that the customs clearance is reasonable, and they hope to complete the customs clearance. "It is OK for Hong Kong to be safe." There are also Hong Kong residents from the Mainland who work in Hong Kong, criticizing the closure for inconvenience. It's really convenient to live a lot of directions upwards. "However, I understand that the customs are closed to fight the epidemic, so I will return to Hong Kong with measures.
Mr. Zhang, who works in Hong Kong and lives in Shenzhen with his mainland wife, hurried back to Hong Kong before closing the customs at Luohu Port. Mr. Zhang pointed out that the closure had little effect on the couple. They understood the closure and prevention of epidemic diseases, and then cooperated with measures to return to Hong Kong. However, they did not approve of the closure. "It is really convenient to live a lot." He pointed out that many Hong Kong people live in the Mainland. If they are closed, they will affect the travel between China and Hong Kong, and they will not be able to work at any time. Therefore, many Hong Kong people at the Luohu Port will pass through customs and return to Hong Kong. Hundreds lined up to return to Hong Kong.
Another Chen, who was about to return to Shenzhen, pointed out that he came to Hong Kong today to buy two boxes of masks for his boss and returned to Shenzhen, and then sent them to his colleagues by domestic express. He believes that closing is not necessary, because the sick people will stay at home to rest and not go out, which will not worsen the epidemic situation. "I have been to this place, wherever I am, I dare to go out of the street! I feel like I'm in Hong Kong! Hong Kong is all the same. If you have terminal illness, you will not run on the street? "He said he would stay in the Mainland and come to Hong Kong after the switch.
Mr. Zhang was dissatisfied with the customs clearance and believed that the sick would naturally stay at home and would not go out to make the epidemic worse. (Photo by Lin Zhenhua)
Some citizens think that the customs clearance is reasonable, and it is recommended to complete the customs clearance to ensure the safety of Hong Kong. Mr. Liang and Ms. Chen both have residences in China and Hong Kong. After learning that the government has closed the customs, they returned to the Mainland to pick up the essentials and rushed back to Hong Kong. At the border crossing, there were obviously more people than in the past. There was no need to wait in line on weekdays. Today there were nearly 300 people in line at the checkpoint, waiting for about 10 minutes. Mr. Liang believes that the customs clearance is reasonable, but currently there are only partial customs clearances. There are still three unsealed customs clearances with little effect. Health declaration forms can also pass easily. He pointed out that the epidemic was serious and that customs clearance should be carried out as soon as possible. Hong Kong would be safer.
Some citizens fill in health declaration forms on trains to Luohu, and are preparing to pass through customs to return to the Mainland. Mr. Huang, who is engaged in China-Hong Kong transportation, said that he would not return to Hong Kong for the time being. If he needs to return to Hong Kong, he will pass through Shenzhen Bay Port.
Mr. Leung and Ms. Chan considered that the clearance was reasonable and could make Hong Kong safer. (Photo by Lin Zhenhua)
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