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Written by: Zhang Jiamin
2020-04-03 09:56
Last updated: 2020-04-03 09:56The outbreak of new coronavirus has continued, with the latest cumulative confirmed cases in Hong Kong exceeding 800. Following the request for karaoke and other premises to be closed, the government announced a few days ago that bars or taverns would need to be closed for 14 days starting at 6 pm today (3rd).
According to the information provided by the Food and Health Bureau, if food-based premises, including restaurants and restaurants, are only required to close the bar counter, and the supply of alcoholic beverages is not affected by the new measures. In addition, if diners bring their own alcoholic beverages to restaurants, they may not violate the relevant instructions.
The government gazetted on Thursday (2nd) requiring premises such as bars or pubs to be sold or served for sale or supply for local consumption must be closed for a period of 14 days.
According to the Food and Health Bureau, in addition to the restrictions on bars and pubs in the latest measures, the catering industry premises are used for the sale and supply of alcoholic beverages for people to enjoy, and the bar counters of restaurants need to be closed. The authority stated that if a restaurant or restaurant has a liquor license but is mainly engaged in the provision of catering services, it only needs to close its bar counter; and the supply of alcohol is only a table service and is not affected by the new instructions.
If a restaurant or restaurant has a liquor license but is mainly engaged in the provision of catering services, it is only necessary to close its bar area. (Profile picture)
In addition, if guests bring alcoholic beverages to restaurants, or drink them on the spot after buying alcohol at convenience stores and supermarkets, the Food and Health Bureau said that the above practices may not cause operators to violate regulations, but hope to respect the purpose of the latest measures, and Take into account your own and public health considerations.
Considering the proportion of alcohol sales
The Bureau also mentioned that if the bar immediately resells non-alcoholic drinks or food, law enforcement officers will determine whether it is the premises to be closed as described in the instructions according to relevant factors. Among them, the proportion of alcohol sales in the overall business is one of the reference factors. The authority stated that there is a difference between the bar and the general catering business in terms of environment and group gathering mode. After balancing various considerations, it is not required to close all restaurants holding liquor licenses at this stage. However, the Administration will strengthen measures according to the situation.
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