The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has eased, but recently it has been threatened by the variant virus Omicron, and a total of 3 related imported cases have been recorded.
At the critical time for customs clearance, citizens must use "travel with peace of mind" to enter restaurants from December 9.
Director of the Food and Sanitation Bureau Chen Zhaoshi stated at the epidemic briefing (29th) that he understands the inconvenience of some people using peace of mind and will formulate suitable alternative arrangements. When asked whether Hong Kong has implemented the "vaccine passport", Chen Zhaoshi said that he believes the public's expectations The government introduced measures to continue to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate.
"Travel with peace of mind" strengthens the entire epidemic prevention deployment FEHD will communicate with the catering industry
The government announced earlier that from December 9th, citizens will be compulsory to travel with peace of mind when entering all restaurants and listed premises. Chen Zhaoshi said that he understands that an individual’s own problems may not be able to use peace of mind, so it will be appropriate. Instead of arrangement.
Staff of the FEHD will communicate with the industry to enable restaurants to master the overall approach.
She pointed out that the use of "travel with peace of mind" can strengthen the entire epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic measures. If the epidemic becomes serious, the public can clearly record the travel situation by themselves. If necessary, they will be notified to go for virus testing, which is considered to protect the public as a whole. measure.
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Recently, it has also been reported that the government intends to tighten further, requiring people to be vaccinated before they can enter restaurants and premises. This has aroused opposition from the industry and worries that business will be affected.
Chen Zhaoshi said that vaccine bubbles or vaccine passports are a pandemic in the world. Similar practices have been adopted in the United States, Israel, Canada and other places. In addition, the Omicron variant virus has recently appeared. Vaccination is essential to protect citizens. I believe citizens expect the government to introduce measures. This increased the vaccination rate and pointed out that karaoke and bars have implemented relevant practices.
As for whether people will be required to be vaccinated when entering restaurants, Chen said that how to adjust and assist those who are inconvenient to vaccinate is still being explored. Research is still under way.
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