[Social distancing measures relaxed] The fifth wave of the epidemic occurred during the Easter holiday, and social activities increased, but there was no obvious rebound. There were fewer than 300 new confirmed cases yesterday.
Chief Executive Lin Yuet-ngor announced today (3rd) that the arrangements for relaxing social distancing measures in the second phase, some of which will be reopened earlier in the early morning of this Thursday (5th), including swimming pools and beaches; It has been relaxed to a maximum of 8 people per table, and from the same day, citizens can also remove their masks during exercise and when they are in country parks.
As for May 19, all scheduled premises under Chapter 599F, including entertainment venues such as nightclubs, party rooms, karaoke and mahjong pavilions, can reopen.
As for the maximum number of people in the theater, it will also be increased to 85%, and food and drink can be eaten in the theater.
▼Changes in the flow of people in Mong Kok, 2.19 night market ban dine-in VS 4.21 night market resume dine-in ▼
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Chief Executive Carrie Lam said that based on the stability of the epidemic, the second phase of social distancing measures will be implemented, including the reopening of all scheduled premises under Chapter 599F, that is, various types of entertainment venues. If they were not able to reopen in the first phase earlier Game centers, karaokes, nightclubs, etc., can all resume business on May 19.
As for cinemas that have reopened earlier, the occupancy limit has also been increased from 50% to 85% from May 19.
At the same time, the authorities canceled the first phase announcement that only the staff and the audience can eat and drink after the third injection. Under the new arrangement, the theater does not need to set up a "quasi-diet hall", and all the audience of the theater can eat and drink in the venue. .
▼April 21 when the theater reopens to attract audiences▼
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All scheduled premises under Section 599F.
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In addition, there are three measures that can be implemented earlier on May 5, that is, in the early morning of this Thursday, including the early reopening of swimming, beaches and water sports centers, which means that the Ocean Park water park will also reopen; the public can do strenuous exercise outdoors , and finally do not need to wear masks when going out to country parks.
As for the "table limit order" for restaurants, the maximum number of people per table has also been increased from 4 to 8. On Mother's Day next Sunday, the public can enjoy family fun together.
Zeng Qiyin expects the number of confirmed cases in a single day to fall to double digits this month. If it is low, the frequency of rapid testing for students will be reduced. The latest epidemic situation｜On Thursday, the swimming pool and dine-in will be relaxed to 8 people per table. More than 6,000 Japanese patrols, 15 people violated the gathering order or the mask order, a total of 75,000 fines, 283 confirmed cases, a new low in the past three months, and the number of flights increased. The Department of Health said the risk is controllable
