[Relaxed Travel App/Smartphone Number/Elderly/Downloads] The government announced that in order to improve the efficiency and accuracy of tracking and testing the exposure risk of confirmed cases, it will respond to mutant virus strains that are more infectious and faster, and enhance the ability to prevent and control the epidemic. To protect the safety of the general public, starting from December 9th (the effective date of the next round of social distancing measures), the requirements for using the "Travel with peace of mind" mobile app will be extended to all those subject to the "Prevention and Control of Diseases (Regulations and Instructions) (Business) And Premises) Regulations (Chapter 599F). At that time, all customers or users who enter the premises must first scan the QR code of the "Travel with Peace" mobile application using the "Travel with Peace" mobile app.
To travel with peace of mind, you must have a smartphone. However, a review of the latest "Information Technology Usage and Popularity" released by the Census and Statistics Department on April 15 shows that there are still about 500,000 Hong Kong people aged 10 or above without a smartphone in 2020. If the use of peace of mind is really mandatory, it is expected that these people will bear the brunt.
The premises regulated by the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Requirements and Instructions) (Business and Premises) Regulations (Chapter 599F) are as follows▼▼▼
Do most Hong Kong people own smartphones?
How many elderly people have smartphones?
Statistics show that excluding the exempted elderly people aged 65 or above and the 10 to 14-year-old group, the proportion of 55 to 64-year-olds owning smartphones is relatively low, and this age group is expected to be more affected.
It should be noted that compared with 2019, except for the increase in the number of smartphones in the 10-14 and 55-year-old groups, the number of smartphones in the 15 to 54-year-old groups has fallen.
At present, it is mandatory to enter government buildings, office premises, the Hospital Authority, government schools, public markets, hawker markets and cooked food markets, etc. You must use peace of mind to travel, but people under the age of 12 and 65 or above, and use “security of travel” People with disabilities who have difficulties can be exempted from using "Travel with peace of mind" when entering government buildings and office premises, but they must fill out a form to register their name, the first 4 digits or letters of their identity documents, contact number, and date and time of visit. The relevant identity documents must be shown at the time of registration according to the requirements of the personnel of the relevant establishments for verification. The personnel of the relevant establishments will also call the verification contact number.
In addition to the above-mentioned exempted persons, relevant policy bureaus or departments can also exempt individuals from using "travel with peace of mind" when entering government buildings and office premises, and will register and verify the information provided by them.
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