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Written by: Luo Jiaqing

2020-03-27 21:11

The outbreak of a new coronavirus (commonly known as Wuhan pneumonia) has continued, and there have been more than 500 confirmed cases in Hong Kong so far. Chief Executive Lin Zheng Yue'e held a press conference tonight (27), referring to a special meeting of the Executive Council in the afternoon, which passed two new regulations under the Prevention and Control of Diseases Ordinance (Cap. 599), prohibiting more than four people Gathering and restricting the operation of catering business in public places, including the distance between Taiwan and Taiwan must be 1.5 meters, a Taiwan can not be more than four customers, etc., valid for 14 days.

As for the "prohibition order" put forward by the government on Monday, Lin Zheng said that it was only a suggestion. After hearing the opinions, he thought that measures to regulate gatherings and dinners were more suitable. Lin Zheng also pointed out that Hong Kong's public health is in a state of emergency. It is hoped that strict laws can play a deterrent role. It also hopes that citizens can exercise self-discipline, act for themselves and restrain themselves. Do not go out unless necessary, and do not participate in groups. Group gathering activities.

In the new round of epidemic prevention measures, the number of restaurant customers must be limited to half or less of seats. (Photo by Luo Guohui)

I. Prohibition of gathering of four persons Exemptions for weddings, funerals, etc.

Lin Zheng said that from Sunday morning, more than 4 people will be prohibited from gathering in public places, but 12 cases are exempted, including workplaces, performing government functions, courts, legislative councils, district councils, weddings and funerals, etc., valid for 14 day. Violators will be fined a fixed fine of 2,000 yuan, or a maximum fine of 25,000 yuan and 6 months in prison.

She also pointed out that the regulations prohibiting the gathering of more than four people in public places have no scientific basis, but emphasized that reference was made to several countries, and the number of people was limited to two to ten. Considering that if there are three or four people in Hong Kong Attendance is restricted or too strict, but the limit of 10 people may be too much, so it is decided that the limit is not more than 4 people.

2. 6 measures to restrict the catering industry The number of restaurant guests is limited to half of the restaurant seats

The government introduced six requirements to the catering industry, including that restaurants cannot provide more than half of the seats, the distance between the table and the table must be 1.5 meters, and one table cannot have more than 4 customers, diners and shop assistants must wear masks in the restaurant Customers need to wear it back after meals, take a temperature test before entering restaurants, and restaurants need to provide hand sanitizer. The regulations will take effect in the early hours of Sunday morning. Offenders will be fined up to 50,000 yuan and imprisoned for 6 months. Relevant departments will step up manual inspections.

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3. Category 6 public places need to be closed

The government announced tomorrow that 6 categories of games, including game consoles, bathrooms, fitness centers, billiard rooms, ice rinks, theaters and party rooms, will be closed from 6 pm tomorrow for a period of 14 days. Lam Cheng said that the regulations would provide for enforcement, enforcement powers, inspections and fines.

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