Chief Executive Li Jiachao presided over a press conference this morning (8th) of the "Guidance and Coordination Group for Response to Epidemic Response", announcing that the number of hotel quarantine days for those arriving in Hong Kong from overseas or Taiwan will be changed to "3+4", i.e. 3 days of hotel quarantine and 4 days of home medical monitoring , "Red and Yellow Code" was also launched simultaneously, which will be implemented from this Friday (12th).
When asked if it means giving up customs clearance with the mainland, Li Jiachao responded that there is no contradiction between the two, which is in line with the world and customs clearance in the mainland.
It will not be announced until there is a consensus with the mainland
Li Jiachao said that it is also necessary to clear customs with the mainland in line with the world. However, the requirements of the two places to control the risk of the epidemic are different. The mainland adopts the "7+3" epidemic prevention policy. policy.
He hopes to reduce the inconvenience of customs clearance without increasing the risk of epidemic prevention in the mainland. The government has also explained to the mainland the changes in Hong Kong's epidemic prevention policy and the situation. There is confusion, so the direction of discussion will not be announced until there is a consensus between the two places.
Li Jiachao presided over the press conference of the "Guidance and Coordination Group for Response to the Epidemic".
(Photo by Li Zetong)
Emphasizes the need to balance risks and economic momentum
Li Jiachao said that the new "3+4" quarantine arrangement for people arriving from the airport from overseas or Taiwan is an important part of the epidemic prevention policy.
He said that it is necessary to balance risks and economic momentum, and under the condition of controllable risks, maintain people's livelihood activities and Hong Kong's competitiveness, and try to maximize the social momentum and economic vitality.
He also pointed out that in order to reduce severe illness and death and protect high-risk individuals, including the old and the young, he will continue to fully and actively promote the vaccination program.
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