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Vaccine Pass|Lam Cheng admits that it will be extended to dine-in restaurants or get three injections in the future after controversial transportation

2022-02-04T14:13:32.654Z


The outbreak of the epidemic in Hong Kong has confirmed cases in all districts in Hong Kong, and it has also involved all walks of life. The government announced earlier that it will significantly expand the vaccine pass from February 24. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced that the scope of the listed premises will be


The outbreak of the epidemic in Hong Kong has confirmed cases in all districts in Hong Kong, and it has also involved all walks of life.

The government announced earlier that it will significantly expand the vaccine pass from February 24. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced that the scope of the listed premises will be "finalized" at the Executive Council next Tuesday (15th), revealing whether public transport should be Inclusion in the list is controversial and will be discussed by the guild.


She also predicted that the vaccine pass will require citizens to take at least one injection at first, at least two injections will be required after a period of time, and will be increased to three injections in the future.

It means that in the future, if you want to go out to eat in a restaurant, you will need to have three injections at any time.


This round of social distancing measures will end on February 17, will they be tightened again under the outbreak of the epidemic?

Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said that it will be discussed again at the Executive Council next Tuesday, and the announcement meeting suggested amendments to Chapter 599F to expand the scope of the "vaccine passport" in the current list of more than a dozen designated premises, and even refer to the initial vaccination with one shot. In the future, the number of injections will be increased to two, or even three injections will be required, and exemptions will also be provided for children.

Carrie Lam announced the details of the "Vaccine Pass".

Whether a vaccine pass is required to take public transport is to be discussed by the guild

She did not disclose how many additional listed places to restrict the use of vaccine passports will be added, which still has to be "finalized" by the Executive Council.

She mentioned whether public transport is included in the scope of the vaccine pass. "Some people agree and some disagree." Therefore, she will not discuss until the guild has discussed the results.

She continued to point out that the Vaccine Pass is intended to push up the vaccination rate, pointing out that in a few months, Hong Kong has not yet reached the 90% vaccination rate, but other countries and regions have passed the customs with high vaccination rates, "What about Hong Kong? How about continuing to fix things?"

The government also announced earlier that it will launch the "Anti-epidemic Fund 6.0". Carrie Lam pointed out that the blueprint of the fifth round of funding will be used, and the allocation will be no less than 20 billion yuan, all of which will be used for all affected industries and individuals, and will strive for 2 In the middle of the month, the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council will hold a meeting for approval, and the Chief Secretary for Administration will lead relevant departments to explain the 6th round of funds to the relevant affairs committee.

epidemic.

Latest | 5 cleaning workers in Heping New Village, Tuen Mun, were recruited by FEHD cleaners for vaccine pass | Chronically ill patients said that doctors suggested that injections should not be given, and multiple parties refused to issue exemption certificates Work Vaccine Pass | Xue Yongheng said that convenient measures are needed to expand to transportation. New version of Safe and Anti-Counterfeiting Vaccine Pass | Reissued promissory note Chen Zhaoshi: Social distancing measures can be adjusted when the vaccination rate reaches 90% Epidemic|Yuan Guoyong advocates the expansion of vaccine pass to MTR and buses There is a penalty for waiting for a ride without an injection

Source: hk1

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