Lin Zheng: The vaccination rate must be further increased to create conditions for customs clearance

Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor stated that Hong Kong has been adopting strict "external defense" measures in recent months to ensure the "clearing" status of local cases. On the one hand, the daily life of the people has been returned to normal, and on the other hand, it has gradually become closer to the mainland. Order to restore normal personnel exchanges to create conditions.

Lam Cheng said that Hong Kong can be said to be able to protect it so far, but in the face of the threat of variant viruses, the vaccination rate must be further increased in order to provide sufficient protection for the community.

The "Health Code" 2.0 program is equipped with a "personal memo function" to write down the detailed information of the itinerary so that you can check it when necessary.

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Approximately 700,000 people registered in Hong Kong Kangma

Lin Zheng said that the Omicron variant virus is coming fiercely. The Hong Kong government has tightened quarantine requirements. Although the measures have caused inconvenience to passengers, we hope they understand that strict measures should be taken to reduce the risk of the variant virus entering the community.

The "Hong Kong Health Code" system has been launched. Carrie Lam revealed that about 700,000 people have registered to use it. The OGCIO has recently provided support to the elderly and other citizens who are not familiar with digital technology in the community.

Lam Cheng said that the Jockey Club is welcome to work with social welfare agencies and local mobile communication network providers to distribute free smartphones equipped with free Internet data to eligible grassroots seniors.

At the same time, we also hope that the public will contribute their efforts, such as helping the elderly around them master the application of technology to overcome the "digital divide" in society.

The government will implement a "vaccine bubble" in government buildings and office premises in mid-February 2022.

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Lin Zheng mentioned that although the minimum age for vaccination has been reduced to 12 years, the overall vaccination rate is only about 72%. The vaccination rate for the 70-79-year-old group is less than half, and that for people 80 and over is only about 20%.

She hopes that the public can encourage the elders around them, including those living in institutions, to vaccinate.

Consider entering the designated premises with a "vaccine passport" in due course

From January 1 next year, all people who have received two doses for 6 months can make an appointment for the third dose.

Lam Cheng said that he will consider implementing a "vaccine passport" in due course, that is, all people except those who have not been vaccinated due to health reasons must have a certificate of vaccination before they can enter certain premises or conduct certain specific premises. activity.

Government buildings and offices will first implement the "vaccination bubble" in mid-February next year. Except for those who cannot be vaccinated by a doctor, a vaccination certificate must be presented when entering the building.

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