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Written by: Zheng Qiuling, Lao Xianliang
2020-03-20 19:49
Last updated: 2020-03-20 21:48The outbreak of a new type of coronavirus pneumonia (commonly known as Wuhan pneumonia) continues. Morocco has implemented temporary flight control in response to the epidemic, and Hong Kong people are stranded there. When local Hong Kong people accepted the interview of "Hong Kong 01", there were about 50 Hong Kong people who established communication groups to exchange information. Recently, someone bought a special European flight to leave, and then transferred back to Hong Kong.
A government spokesman said today (20th) that the relevant departments have actively followed up the incident through different channels and received a total of 147 Hong Kong people for help, including 70 members of tour groups and more than 70 Hong Kong people traveling on their own. The Immigration Department has immediately assisted according to the wishes of the parties and their families. Among them, 72 people have obtained seats and returned to Hong Kong on different flights or made arrangements for returning to Hong Kong after coordination between the SAR government and the airline.
Airports and other special flights fly to Europe
Moroccan authorities announced on March 15 that they will suspend international flights to and from Morocco. Aisha, a Hong Kongese who lives in Morocco, assists Hong Kongese who are stranded to establish a communication group. During a telephone interview with "Hong Kong 01", she pointed out that more than 50 Hong Kong people were in the communication group in the first two days to communicate with each other and how to leave. In the past two or three days, the Moroccan government opened some European special flights. If you have any luck, you will buy a ticket on the spot, and some people will continue to grab tickets online. "She said that more than 20 people left. She said that some people bought Moroccan-London air tickets, each costing more than 3,000 Moroccan dirhams, which was more than 2,000 Hong Kong dollars, which was not too expensive.
National closure restaurant closed
She said that Morocco ’s “capped the city” tonight, going out to work, shopping in supermarkets, etc., requires special certification, and restaurants across the country are closed. Hong Kong residents stranded here can buy food in supermarkets, and stay in hotels. Meals can be served in the hotel restaurant.
The epidemic in Morocco is not serious. As of yesterday, 63 people were diagnosed in the country. Aisha said that there were several imported cases every day. Local people also started to take precautions. Some people started wearing masks on the street, but it was not easy to buy.
Aisha, a Hong Kong person living in Morocco, said dozens of Hong Kong people were stranded. (Aisha Moroccan Sky Party Night Facebook)
Chinese embassy: Evacuation of overseas Chinese by plane
When the Chinese embassy in Morocco accepted an inquiry from a cable journalist, it said that it had tried every means to push the stranded people to leave, but there was still no result. "The Moroccan government agreed to the evacuation (airline) companies of various countries to come, and then we have sent to Hong Kong The government issued a notice that all relations in Morocco have been opened, but sending aircraft is not embassy, but Hong Kong government. "
Travel council: Hong Kong government hopes travel agency to arrange seats
The Travel Industry Council stated that the Hong Kong Government has not yet had a plan to return Hong Kong people and still hopes that travel agencies will arrange commercial civil aircraft to return to Hong Kong.
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Moroccan authorities announced on March 15 that they will suspend international flights to and from Morocco. A spokesman for the Hong Kong Government said that the Security Bureau and the Immigration Department had been informed through the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Morocco, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in China, the Hong Kong Tourism Council and related travel agencies.
147 Hong Kong people were asked for help, including 70 tour groups
As of today, the Immigration Department has received a total of 147 Hong Kong people's help in returning to Hong Kong through the 1868 hotline, referrals from the Chinese Embassy in the Kingdom of Morocco and legislators, including 70 tour group members and more than 70 self-help Hong Kong people traveling. The Immigration Department has provided appropriate advice and assistance immediately according to the wishes of the parties and their families. Among them, 72 people have obtained seats and coordinated return flights to Hong Kong after making coordination with the SAR government and airlines.
Since March 16, the SAR Government has informed the Moroccan government of the actual operation of local civil flights through the SAR Government's Beijing Office and the Kingdom of Morocco's Embassy in China. In addition, the Civil Aviation Department also actively contacts those who have flights to Casablanca Airport Airlines continue to fight for seats for Hong Kong people to help them leave Morocco and return to Hong Kong via other locations.
The SAR Government will continue to closely monitor the measures implemented by the Moroccan authorities in response to the outbreak and the impact on local Hong Kong people. The Security Bureau and the Immigration Department will continue to maintain close liaison with the Public Office, the embassies of the two places, the travel council, travel agencies, the parties and their families, actively follow up the incident and keep an eye on developments. Hong Kong residents abroad who need assistance can call the Immigration Department's 24-hour Helpline for assistance to Hong Kong residents abroad at (852) 1868.
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