Zhang Yuren urges to relax lunch and dinner dine-in meals to 4 people and one pushes epidemic prevention 3.0 free rates for half a year

Political situation

Written by: Liang Zijie

2020-08-24 19:13

The Hong Kong government has implemented the "night market ban on food" for more than a month. Chief Executive Carrie Lam said recently that it will gradually relax restrictions on restaurants and premises depending on the development of the epidemic. In the first stage, restaurants will resume evening dining in restaurants, calling on the public to be patient.

Member of the Legislative Council of the catering industry Zhang Yuren and representatives of sparrows, karaoke bars, bars, nightclubs and restaurants met with Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong today (24) to propose four anti-epidemic measures for restaurants, hoping to allow the catering industry to maintain four people One table is open all day. Including the separation of food delivery and dishwashing staff, disinfection of tableware, shortening of business hours and no cash charges.

He pointed out that it is impossible for the industry to suspend business for a long time because of the opinions of "so-called" experts. Therefore, he hopes that the government can change the regulations on epidemic prevention measures so that the industry can support itself even under the epidemic.

Tommy Zhang and representatives of sparrows, karaoke, bars, nightclubs and restaurants met with Chief Secretary for Administration Zhang Jianzong today (24) to propose four-point epidemic prevention measures in restaurants, hoping to allow the catering industry to maintain a table of four people throughout the day Business. (Photo by Liang Zijie)

Zhang Yuren suggested that the government should launch the third round of anti-epidemic fund in the short term. In the medium term, rates should be exempted for 6 months without a cap. In the long term, we should refer to Singapore and launch a 2+2 rent-free plan as soon as possible. For rent, the government assumes another two months’ rent, for a total of four months’ rent waived.

He proposed that the government should provide a one-off cash subsidy to the employees or self-employed persons of the 12 listed premises that have been forced to close down. Since the listed premises have been closed for 12 weeks, I hope the government will provide salary subsidies for a total of 12 weeks of wages. .

Zhang Yuren emphasized that the industry can survive only by relaxing to a table of four. He proposed four anti-epidemic measures, including ​dividing the restaurant’s staff who deliver dishes and picking up dishes into two batches. Small shops with understaffed hands wash their hands and change gloves after each delivery or dishing; the restaurant provides heat. Water disinfects dishes for customers, or replaces them with disposable tableware.

He suggested that restaurants should be open until 12 in the morning, while bars, karaoke and nightclubs should be open from 6 pm to 6 am. The dining time should be two hours to ensure that guests will not gather for a long time. Customers must not eat meals. Wear a mask. The government can also introduce full electronic checkout to reduce the spread of viruses through cash contact.

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