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Written by: Ouyang Dehao
2021-04-22 19:25
Last update date: 2021-04-22 19:27
The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has rebounded recently, and mutant virus strains have flowed into the community for the first time.
At the same time, the epidemic in Singapore is showing signs of heating up, with an outbreak of infection in migrant dormitories.
"Bloomberg" reported this morning (22nd) that the Singapore and Hong Kong governments canceled the "tourism bubble" plan originally announced today, the second time in 5 months.
Yao Si-wing, a member of the Legislative Council for the tourism industry, said today that he had contacted the Tourism Commission to understand the situation and received a response that he is in close contact with the local government.
He speculated that the two places may not have reached a directional consensus. "I heard that there may not be a consensus. Is there a misunderstanding in the middle? Do you think it has been messed up?"
The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau responded to "Hong Kong 01" this afternoon, stating that since the epidemic gradually stabilized in February this year, the governments of the two places have been actively discussing the resumption of the tourism bubble, and when it reaches a mature stage, details will be announced as soon as possible.
It is rumored that the announcement plan for the cancellation of the tourism bubble was proposed by Singapore, but the latest announcement date has not yet been confirmed.
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Rumor has it that Singapore unilaterally proposes to cancel the announcement of tourism bubbles
The "air tourism bubble" proposed by Hong Kong and Singapore has twists and turns. The governments of the two places had decided to make the official maiden flight on November 22 last year. However, the fourth wave of the epidemic broke out in Hong Kong. Not restored.
"Bloomberg" reported that Singapore and Hong Kong cancelled the "tourism bubble" plan that was originally scheduled to be announced today, which was the second cancellation in 5 months.
The report even quoted officials as saying that the cancellation was proposed by Singapore, but the latest announcement date has not yet been confirmed.
In fact, a recent review of the epidemic situation in the two places showed that in addition to the signs of rising in the number of confirmed diagnoses in Hong Kong, Singapore also had local confirmed infections for 6 consecutive days, and as many as 11 people in migrant dormitories were diagnosed. Hundreds of migrant workers will be relocated. Go to the isolation facility for quarantine.
At the same time, recently, a person who has recovered from the new coronary pneumonia is suspected of being infected with the mutant virus again and infecting his family after entering Singapore.
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Yao Sirong estimates that the two places may not reach a directional consensus
Yao Sirong, a member of the Legislative Council for the tourism industry, revealed today that the details of the tourism bubble should be announced by the governments of the two places.
However, the Hong Kong government has not confirmed the launch, and only emphasized that the details are still under discussion.
Therefore, after learning the news yesterday, I have contacted the Tourism Commission to understand the situation and received a response that I am in close contact with the local government.
However, news of the cancellation only came from Singapore, and there was no update on the Hong Kong side at that time.
Yao Sirong speculated that the cancellation of the announcement plan should be a problem in Singapore. It is estimated that the two places may not have reached a consensus on the direction. "I heard that there may not be a consensus. Is there a misunderstanding in the middle? Do you think it has been messed up?"
The Ministry of Transport of Singapore also announced today that it has been in close consultation with Hong Kong on tourism bubbles.
However, the date for the announcement of the restoration has not yet been determined.
The authorities also said that once they are ready, they expect to announce the news soon.
Yao Sirong speculated that the cancellation of the announcement plan should be a problem in Singapore. It is estimated that the two places may not reach a consensus on direction.
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However, there is news from all directions. There are also reports today that the arrangement will be postponed to next Monday. The launch date of the travel bubble will be postponed from May 19 to 26. Travellers from Hong Kong to Singapore must complete two doses of vaccination. The new crown vaccine can only depart after 14 days. After arrival, it is mandatory to use a mobile app that records whereabouts. On the contrary, passengers arriving in Singapore must use "Travel with peace of mind".
Yao Sirong said that the truth of the news has not yet been known, saying that the governments of the two places should adopt reciprocal arrangements, and there is no reason to unilaterally demand more.
However, he believes that there are constant news coming out, which means that the society hopes to start the tourism bubble as soon as possible, so he still has confidence in the future exchanges.
Asked whether the mutant virus will become one of the criteria for the "fuse mechanism", Yao Sirong pointed out that the number of confirmed diagnoses is the standard for measurement. The two places are still observing the situation of each other. It is estimated that the number of confirmed diagnoses this week will affect the decision next week. It is highly infectious, but if it is controlled, it will not spread. On the contrary, the virus continues to spread. Everyone is not careful, so if you want to see it a few days earlier, you need to observe it for a few more days."
Bureau of Commerce and Economics: Discussions between the two places reach maturity
The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau responded to "Hong Kong 01" this afternoon, stating that the two governments reached an agreement on the tourism bubble in November last year, and it was planned to start that month, but the sailing was postponed in response to the fourth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong.
The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has gradually stabilized since February this year. The governments of the two places have been actively discussing the resumption of the "air travel bubble" and have reached a mature stage. The government will announce details as soon as possible.
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