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Written by: Chen Jiahui
2021-04-26 16:32
The last update date: 2021-04-26 16:33
The "Air Travel Bubble" of Hong Kong and Singapore will set sail on May 26. The government announced the details today (26). The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Qiu Tenghua said at the press conference that in response to the emergence of a variant virus, it must be scheduled Four new requirements have been added to the agreement, including those departing from Hong Kong must be vaccinated with two doses of the new crown vaccine for at least 14 days before participating in the plan, but those departing from Singapore to Hong Kong do not have this requirement.
However, there are four categories of people who are exempt from injections, including those under the age of 16 who are not suitable for vaccination due to health reasons, stay in Hong Kong for less than 90 days before leaving Hong Kong, and leave Hong Kong with travel documents not issued by Hong Kong.
The new vaccination requirements are only applicable to people departing from Hong Kong, excluding those departing from Singapore.
Yau Tenghua said that Hong Kong has the conditions to vaccinate residents. To protect the health of residents, Hong Kong residents are required to vaccinate in advance as an additional protection.
He also pointed out that this additional requirement was accepted by both parties.
Qiu: Vaccines provide additional protection
As for whether this will become another loophole in epidemic prevention, Qiu pointed out that the health authorities of the two places agree that the major prerequisite for adequate protection of the "tourist bubble" epidemic prevention is the two inspections at departure and arrival, and the availability of dedicated crew members. Vaccination is to provide additional protection.
Qiu Tenghua pointed out that participants in the travel bubble departing from Hong Kong to Singapore need to receive two doses of the new crown vaccine and 14 days have passed.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
Four categories of people are exempt from injections
According to the latest arrangement of the Root Theatre government, there are four categories of people who are exempt from injections, including those under the age of 16, who are not suitable for vaccination due to health reasons, stay in Hong Kong for less than 90 days before leaving Hong Kong, and leave Hong Kong with travel documents not issued by Hong Kong.
-Under 16 years old
-Not suitable for vaccination due to health reasons
-Stay in Hong Kong for less than 90 days before leaving Hong Kong
-Those leaving Hong Kong with travel documents not issued by Hong Kong
A reporter asked if citizens want to prove that they are not suitable for vaccination due to health reasons, whether it can be issued by a private doctor or the government system.
Qiu replied that there are no relevant requirements for a doctor's certificate, saying that citizens get vaccinated to protect themselves, "but if the situation does not permit, this exemption is also reasonable."
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As for those who have stayed in Hong Kong for less than 90 days before leaving Hong Kong, and those who leave Hong Kong holding travel documents not issued by Hong Kong, why the government exempts the injection requirement? "Hong Kong 01" is now inquiring with the authorities.
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