Vaccine Bubbles | 4 people gathering limit is not relaxed, indoor weddings can increase to 50 people to attend the ceremony and have to get an injection

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Written by: Chen Jiahui

2021-04-27 16:42

Last update date: 2021-04-27 16:42

The government announced today (27) that on the basis of the "vaccine bubble", a series of anti-epidemic measures will be relaxed from the early morning of this Thursday (29), including relaxation of restrictions on weddings, annual shareholder meetings, and religious gatherings, but all are required Participants over the age of 16 have completed at least the first dose of vaccine.

The maximum group gathering limit for weddings and business meetings has been increased to a maximum of 50 people indoors and a maximum of 100 people outdoors.

The upper limit of the number of people for religious activities is increased to half of the usual capacity of indoor places, while outdoor places can return to 100% of the usual capacity.

However, the "restriction order" still maintains 4 people.

In addition, local tour groups can also be restarted, and the authorities will also relax licensed travel agencies to register local tour groups with the Travel Industry Council, with the number of each group including frontline staff no more than 30 people.

Chen Zhaoshi said that this Thursday (29th) will relax group gathering restrictions for weddings, annual shareholder meetings, and religious gatherings, provided that all participants over the age of 16 have completed at least the first dose of vaccine.

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The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, said that the Executive Council passed this morning and will broaden the scope of exemptions for group gatherings under Chapter 599G of the Epidemic Prevention Regulations, that is, under the concept of "vaccine bubble", relax weddings, annual general meetings, religious The group gathering of the event is restricted,

but the premise is that all participants over the age of 16 have completed at least the first dose of vaccine, that is, they must receive injections when attending the wedding reception of relatives and friends.

However, the "restriction order" still maintains 4 people.

Relaxation to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors for weddings and shareholder meetings

For weddings, if there are no other religious ceremonies and no food/drinks provided, the number of participants can be increased from the current 20 people to a maximum of 50 people indoors and a maximum of 100 people outdoors.

For business meetings held in accordance with regulations such as the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the maximum group gathering limit has also been increased from the current maximum of 20 people to a maximum of 50 indoors and 100 outdoors.

▼“New Way to Fight the Epidemic” Maintain social distancing measures for two weeks▼

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Participants who do not receive the vaccine must submit the declaration form, doctor's paper, and negative test certificate

As for religious gatherings and activities, the upper limit will be increased from 30% of the current premises' normal capacity to 50% of indoor spaces and 100% of outdoor spaces.

Chen Zhaoshi said that if a participant cannot get the vaccine due to health reasons, he can use the designated form to report the relevant situation to the group gathering organizer or the person in charge of the premises, and submit a doctor's certificate, as well as a negative test certificate within 14 days.

The number of local tour restarts up to 30 employees requires injections

In terms of local travel, Chen Zhaoshi pointed out that a licensed travel agency can register a local tour group with the Tourism Industry Council, and the number of people including frontline staff should not exceed 30, but only if the staff has received the first dose of vaccine, and they cannot get the injection for health reasons. , Declare to the travel agency in a designated form, and provide a doctor’s certificate and a negative test certificate 7 days before the tour

When asked why the "restriction order" for gatherings of the public is still the upper limit of 4 people, and whether a certain vaccination rate is required for the government to relax it, Chen Zhaoshi responded: "First, the relaxation of the restriction order is due to many factors. All of a sudden, it will be relaxed, and the home must be relaxed gradually and in an orderly manner.” She continued that if more people in society are vaccinated and protective barriers are established, there will be more conditions for relaxation.

▼Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced on April 12 new anti-epidemic measures▼

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