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Written by: Ouyang Dehao
2021-04-27 10:02
Last update date: 2021-04-27 10:04
The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has eased. The Hong Kong government reached an agreement with Singapore last year to establish an "air travel bubble". However, the fourth wave of the epidemic suddenly broke out in Hong Kong before sailing, and the plan was reluctant to stop.
However, the government announced yesterday (26th) that it will restart the tourism bubble on May 26th (Wednesday).
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Yau Tenghua, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium Times" today (27) that the tourism bubble this time has mainly added several mutually agreed agreements. The second dose of vaccine must be vaccinated before the 14th; and it is emphasized that it is not a requirement of Singapore, but the approval of the Hong Kong government.
He also admitted that taking vaccination as a prerequisite for future tourism bubbles, "for the time being, if it is tied to other places as a starting point."
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Yau Tenghua said today that since the tourism bubble ceased in November last year, he has not stopped discussing with other regions. "I believe everyone will be patient." He pointed out that compared with the plan discussed last year, the tourism bubble has mainly increased. Several mutually agreed agreements include that Hong Kong residents must receive a second dose of vaccine 14 days before departure before arriving in Singapore via the Travel Bubble Plan.
Qiu explained that since Hong Kong people do not need to undergo quarantine upon arrival, they believe that vaccination can protect themselves, except for those under the age of 16 or those who are not physically fit to be vaccinated.
He also stated that as far as he knew, the crew had also completed the vaccination.
Qiu Tenghua defaults to vaccination as the prerequisite for future travel bubbles, "for the time being, if we are to tie with other places as a starting point." (Photo by Lu Yiming)
The Democratic Party believes that the two sides of the tourism bubble have different regulations, which is an "unequal treaty" and questioned the authorities' "grain count" for the vaccination plan.
Yau Tenghua emphasized that it is not Singapore's request, but the approval of the Hong Kong government.
He explained that the World Health Organization also pointed out that vaccines can reduce the risk of infection, especially when people leave Hong Kong. "Can you ask the doctor what is the ultimate protection after getting the vaccine?"
As for the newly launched tourism bubble in the future, will vaccination also be the prerequisite?
Qiu Tenghua responded, "For the time being, if we have a relationship with other places as a starting point." He also reiterated that vaccination is a good starting point, referring to the tourism bubble arrangement based on cooperation with relatively stable areas, so injections can be used as an additional protection to recover with peace of mind. contacts.
As for whether Singaporeans coming to Hong Kong will be required to be vaccinated, Qiu believes that each government also has methods to protect residents. The main premise is that the two governments agree to an agreement between the two sides and believe that multiple tests and dedicated flights are sufficient protection.
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