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Written by: Luo Jiaqing
2020-10-27 11:02
Last update date: 2020-10-27 11:03
Earlier, the Hong Kong government reached an agreement in principle with Canada to implement a bilateral "tourism bubble" to resume visits and exchanges without compulsory quarantine.
However, two workers at Terminal 3 of Singapore Changi Airport were diagnosed with new pneumonia yesterday (25th).
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said before attending the executive meeting this morning (27) that the "tourism bubble" work with Singapore has not been affected by the two confirmed cases at Singapore Airport recently. The goal is to implement the "tourism bubble" between the two places next month.
In addition, the government is working hard to resume cross-border personnel exchanges. It will take the lead in arranging for Hong Kong residents in the Mainland to return to Hong Kong after 14 days of quarantine exemption from quarantine on the 14th. At the beginning of the plan, there will be quotas, as currently only Shenzhen Bay and Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao are left. The two land ports of the bridge are operating.
AA test rapid testing this week
Lam also pointed out that in terms of social distancing, the Hong Kong government has unconditionally greatly relaxed, but some industries or activities can be relaxed.
She emphasized that resuming cross-border personnel exchanges is the government's goal, and technical issues have been resolved, but the issue of customs clearance involves the two places and requires the satisfaction of both parties to proceed.
Lam Cheng said that starting next month, the authorities will take the lead in arranging for Hong Kong residents in the Mainland to return to Hong Kong to be exempted from quarantine for 14 days. There will be quotas at the beginning of the measures, and they hope to prepare for customs clearance.
In addition, Carrie Lam mentioned that the AA will test rapid testing this week, depending on the effect to determine whether it will be widely used.
She described that it is a public health war that requires citizens to be tested voluntarily. However, Hong Kong is a very free society, and there will be no voluntary or automatic situations. Therefore, legal work on mandatory testing has been launched, emphasizing that all work must have laws. Ke Yi, we must be "targeted."
Lam Cheng said that starting next month, the authorities will take the lead in arranging for Hong Kong residents in the Mainland to return to Hong Kong to be exempted from quarantine for 14 days. There will be quotas at the beginning of the measures, and they hope to prepare for customs clearance.
(Photo by Ou Jiale)
Lam Cheng: Aim to implement tourism bubbles with Singapore next month, and Hong Kong residents from mainland China will be exempted from quarantine for 14 days when returning to Hong Kong
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