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Author: Chen Qianting
2020-10-27 15:04
Last update date: 2020-10-27 15:06
The local novel pneumonia epidemic has not stopped. The Director of the Food and Health Bureau, Chen Zhaoshi, said today (27th) that there are no conditions at this stage to significantly relax social distancing measures, and only "limited and targeted" relaxation.
She announced that this Friday, October 30, and Halloween, the catering industry will relax the dine-in hours and open until 1:59 in the morning. The number of people per table in restaurants will increase from 4 to 6 people, and the number of people per table in the bar will increase from The number of people increased from 2 to 4. Customers are not allowed to eat or drink after leaving the table area and must wear masks.
In addition, the three types of listed premises, dining establishments, public entertainment venues and swimming pools, will also increase the maximum capacity to 75%, and the beaches managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will also reopen.
Secretary for Food and Health Chen Zhaoshi (photo by Zhang Haowei)
The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said that although the number of confirmed cases in Hong Kong has gradually declined since mid-October, there are still sporadic local cases. He emphasized that zero local diagnoses should not be the goal, and reiterated that there are no conditions to significantly relax various restrictions. Can be gradually relaxed in a limited and targeted manner.
She announced that starting from this Friday, October 30, seven epidemic prevention measures will be relaxed, including catering businesses such as bars, pubs, etc. The dining time can be extended to two in the morning; the maximum number of people per table in restaurants will increase from 4 Up to 6 people; each table in bars, nightclubs and nightclubs is limited from 2 to 4 people.
No eating or drinking is allowed after leaving the table, the capacity increased to 75%
She admitted that gatherings on premises without masks pose a risk of infection. The authorities will restrict citizens to eat and drink at the table only when they leave the table and wear masks. Live performances and dancing activities in nightclubs and nightclubs can be resumed; Sports premises and public skating rinks do not need to wear masks when playing sports; restaurants, public entertainment venues and swimming pools, the three listed premises, can hold up to 75%.
She also pointed out that the reopening arrangements for beaches managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will be announced by the Department later.
▼Reopening of premises and relaxation measures starting on October 23▼
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The restaurant is quasi 6 people per table. The public place is still limited to not more than 4 people.
Chen Zhaoshi said that he hopes to reduce the risk of activities without masks through the above measures, but at the same time hopes that more social activities will resume in an orderly manner. The latest instructions will be announced later today.
As for the four-person gathering restriction order and the mandatory wearing of masks in public places, it will be maintained.
List Belgium as a high-risk area effective from November 3
Hong Kong currently requires people arriving in Hong Kong from 13 designated high-risk areas to be quarantined in hotels for 14 days after entering the country, and not to be home quarantined.
Chen Zhaoshi said that Belgium will be gazetted today to list Belgium as one of the high-risk areas. The new arrangement is expected to take effect on November 3. The authorities will continue to assess the risks in various regions and adjust the list of high-risk areas in due course.
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