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Written by: Chen Qianting
2020-03-29 13:56
Last updated: 2020-03-29 13:57In order to control the epidemic of the new type of coronavirus pneumonia in Hong Kong, the government has restricted the number of people in public places to no more than four people since early this morning (29th). Restaurants also have restrictions on the number of guests and seats, which is expected to last for two weeks.
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said that whether the restrictions on gathering will be extended in the next two weeks depends on whether citizens can reduce their gatherings. However, she acknowledges that law enforcement alone may not have the best results. She hopes that the people will cooperate and the government does not want to use as many people as possible. Violations of the law, how many tickets are issued, and fixed penalties are used as indicators of extension of the ban. She pointed out that the next two weeks will be critical. "This wave will bear a lot of burdens if we get past it."
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The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, when interviewed by the radio TV program "Speak Clearly", mentioned that government legislation regulates the number of people gathered, in order to give the community a strong message, and we hope that everyone can cooperate to reduce the gathering to reduce the risk of spreading the virus . She emphasized that although there is a legal framework, citizens still need to cooperate, because law enforcement alone may not achieve the best results, and she urges the citizens to exercise restraint as much as possible in the next two weeks.
As for whether the ban will be extended after two weeks, Chen Zhaoshi said that he will continue to assess the overall situation, but he does not want to take the number of people caught as violations, issued tickets or fixed penalties as indicators, and also expects to see an increase in the number of confirmed cases. decline. I was asked if there would be corresponding indicators. If there was a decline, the order would be withdrawn. Chen Zhaoshi did not respond positively. He only said that a multi-angle assessment was needed. The public self-discipline would become a habit. The newly diagnosed cases would also need to be monitored for medical and quarantine facilities The pressure. She claims that the government, citizens and the medical system have all worked hard to prevent the epidemic in the past few months and have achieved certain results, but if "this wave will endure a heavy burden, it will bear it."
All restaurant brand regulations in the Karaoke field also apply
After the government announced the new ban, the community was concerned about whether it would fall into the law net by mistake without knowing it. Chen Zhaoshi believed that this phenomenon reflected that the public was also very nervous, and intended to abide by the two new laws. The government has also explained whether the law is illegal in different scenarios. Some people have questioned that the places such as the Cara OK room and the Sparrow House are not regulated. Chen Zhaoshi said that all restaurants in the Cara OK venue are applicable to the regulation of restaurants, such as a room with no more than four people.
If everyone thinks that some places are at high risk, she does not rule out using other powers for regulation later, but she emphasizes that the new law does not mean to let some fields "take away", but sees that some confirmed cases are derived from some places. So start with high-risk areas first.
If citizens do not follow the instructions in the regulated venues, Chen Zhaoshi said that he currently tends to use persuasive methods and the venue managers to persuade guests to observe the law, and the government will continue to distribute information on different platforms in order to make more citizens available. Recognize the importance of social distance.
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