The fifth wave of the epidemic has intensified and worsened, with more than 600 new confirmed cases in Hong Kong. The Secretary for Food and Health, Chen Zhaoshi, described the epidemic in Hong Kong as extremely severe; the authorities also predicted that they would consider tightening the restrictions on gatherings. One for two people.
Coinciding with the full moon today (7th) of the ban on dine-in in the evening market, Huang Jiahe, president of the Food and Beverage Association, said that the business of the industry has been severely hit, and if the restrictions on dine-in are further expanded, it will be worse.
Regarding the vaccine pass for which details will be announced soon, he pointed out that the industry would rather raise the entry threshold in exchange for loosening the restrictions on dine-in business, including requiring diners to be vaccinated at least two times before entering the restaurant. La."
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Huang Jiahe pointed out that since the Hong Kong government tightened its measures and restricted dine-in in the evening market in early January, the industry has been hit hard, and the epidemic situation has increased exponentially. The industry has only been able to look at the sky and make predictions. If social distancing measures and table restrictions are "spicier" again, the industry's losses will gradually expand.
He also emphasized that the industry is most concerned about whether it is possible to do business. "If there are only two people, how long can it be done?" He suggested that the industry would rather raise the threshold for vaccine passports in exchange for loosening the restrictions on dine-in business, "I would rather implement it immediately. (Customers) need to get the second injection first, and then the restaurant will be open for some hours or the number of people is limited, at least everyone has work first." He also mentioned that this practice can also encourage more citizens to get injections and increase the vaccination rate .
The Hong Kong government announced last month that it will implement a vaccine pass from the 24th of this month, and vaccinations are required to enter many places and attend events.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said details will be announced this week.
Huang Jiahe pointed out that the industry is most concerned about whether to do business, and would rather raise the threshold for vaccine passes in exchange for loosening the restrictions on dine-in business.
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Huang Jiahe pointed out that since the epidemic, more than 200 restaurants have closed down. As for whether the fifth wave of the epidemic will bring another wave of closures, he said that it depends on the funding situation of the sixth round of epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic funds. At the same time, the Hong Kong government must also stabilize people's hearts as soon as possible, because not only the catering industry is affected, but many industries in Hong Kong are also involved.
▼On February 6, the mandatory inspection of the enclosure of Meitian Building, Meitian Village, Shatin▼
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▼On February 6th, the mandatory inspection of the enclosure of Liangwei Building, Liangjie Building, Liangjing Village, Tuen Mun▼
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