It is reported that the government will announce a complete closure of customs and ban food at night. The government solemnly clarifies and condemns spreading rumors

Omicron, a variant strain of the new crown virus, entered the local community, and another infection group appeared in the Moon Tower. Government expert consultant and Chair Professor of the Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong Yuan Guoyong bluntly stated that the fifth wave of the epidemic must have a chance to break out.

Recently, a message circulated on the Internet, claiming that the government will announce a "complete customs closure" today (3rd), that only take-out but not dine-in will be allowed after 6 p.m., and that listed premises will be closed for 14 days, etc., which once again caused panic.

The government issued a paper to clarify that the authorities have never planned to prohibit everyone from entering and leaving Hong Kong (the so-called "closure"), or only allow take-out instead of dine-in after 6 pm tonight.

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A message circulated on the Internet that the Chief Executive will hold a press conference with the Food and Health Bureau at 3:30 this afternoon to announce that strict measures will be taken to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant virus in the community. Measures include "a complete closure of the customs from midnight, and no one will be allowed in or out." "Hong Kong", "All restaurants can only take out after 6:00 pm, but not dine-in", "All sports premises, swimming pools, game console centers, bathrooms, bars, karaoke, Mahjong Tianjiu entertainment venues, party rooms, nightclubs, and Nightclubs and other premises are closed on the 14th", "All people who have not been vaccinated against the new crown are not allowed to enter schools, institutions, construction sites, libraries, museums, theaters and performance venues and other high-risk premises."

However, no relevant press conference has been announced by the Information Services Department, and the Director of the Food and Health Bureau, Chen Zhaoshi, also stated yesterday (2nd) that the government plans to expand the scope of vaccine bubbles to restaurants and listed premises before the Lunar New Year, and citizens must receive at least one vaccine. Vaccines can only be admitted, and the implementation date has not yet been determined. It is stated that if the expansion will be done before the Chinese New Year, it may also be expanded to more high-risk locations in the future, which is obviously different from the above information.

The government issued a manuscript condemning spreading rumors for causing public panic

The government issued a manuscript condemning the spreading of rumors of "total customs clearance from midnight" and banning food on the Internet and WhatsApp groups, causing public panic; if the incident involves criminal elements, law enforcement authorities will definitely enforce the law.

The spokesperson pointed out that the government has been adopting an open and transparent way to announce the epidemic prevention measures as soon as possible. Any unnecessary speculation and spread of rumors will not help the government and the public to fight the epidemic together. The public is urged to be alert to the rumors and pay close attention to the government's releases. Information, don’t be misled by rumors.

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