The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong has gradually stabilized. The Hong Kong government announced today (30th) that social distancing measures will be relaxed from October 6th.
The authorities pointed out that the maximum number of people in restaurants and all listed premises can also be relaxed, including the relaxation of the number of people per table in restaurants from 8 to 12 people, the maximum number of people for banquets in catering premises is increased from 120 to 240 people, and the number of people in bars is increased from each 4 people can relax to 6 people.
Hong Kong is still a long way from "returning to normal". Among them, the "Restriction Order" still prohibits gatherings of more than 4 people in public places, restaurants are open until 0:00 a.m., and masks are required in public places.
In addition, the designated camping sites and designated barbecue sites in all country parks under the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department have been closed since July 2020, and there is still no plan for reopening.
▼On May 5, the number of people per restaurant will be increased to a maximum of eight people per table▼
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Li Xia Yin, Deputy Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said that due to the stable number of local cases, there is room for the HA's services to return to normal. Under the "precise anti-epidemic", the authorities have decided to relax social distancing measures in an orderly manner. The maximum number of persons on premises and listed premises may be relaxed.
However, requirements such as the opening hours of restaurants and bars, and the ban on live performances, remain the current restrictions.
1. The maximum number of people per restaurant is relaxed
The authorities announced today that the number of people per table in restaurants has been relaxed from 8 to 12 people, while the maximum number of people for banquets in catering premises has been increased from 120 to 240 people.
However, the authorities pointed out that the requirement for rapid testing before participating in a banquet will remain unchanged. As long as more than 12 people eat together at the catering premises with a common purpose, for example, if 20 customers dine in two tables, it will be regarded as a "banquet". , and the attendees are subject to the same-day rapid test requirement.
Although the number of people per table in restaurants can be relaxed, the current dine-in hours are still maintained from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., and restaurants are not allowed to set up live performances, etc.
▼On June 16, before entering the bar, you must show a negative test certificate on the first day▼
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2. Dancing is still banned in bars
In terms of bars, the authorities announced that the maximum number of people per table has been relaxed from 4 to 6, but a rapid test is still required before entering the bar.
In addition, the business hours of the bar will continue to be maintained from 5:00 a.m. to 1:59 a.m. the next day, and live performances and dancing are still prohibited.
3. The maximum number of people per group is relaxed to 12 in the party room, karaoke, etc.
The authorities also announced today that for all listed premises, including fitness centres, playgrounds, beauty salons, massage parlors and karaoke, the upper limit of the number of people in each group of activities has been relaxed from 8 to 12 people, representing party rooms, karaoke rooms, etc. per room. There can be a maximum of 12 people, and the fitness center can also have 12 people per training group or class.
However, according to the current epidemic prevention measures, the wave pool, steam bath and sauna facilities remain closed.
▼On September 30, the Medical and Health Bureau announced the relaxation of social distancing measures on October 6▼
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4. The "gathering restriction order" and "mask order" remain unchanged
Although the authorities have relaxed a number of epidemic prevention measures, the "gathering restriction order" and "mask order" remain unchanged.
Regarding the "restricted gathering order", the authorities continued to prohibit group gatherings of more than 4 people in public places.
Regarding the "Mask Order", citizens are required to wear masks at all times when on public transport and in public places.
However, members of the public may not wear masks if they are in country parks or engaging in strenuous activities in outdoor public places, such as sports or running.
5. Camping and barbecue sites reopen indefinitely
In addition, 163 barbecue sites and 41 camping sites in country parks under the AFCD also continued to be closed. The department emphasized that no one should conduct barbecue and camping activities in country parks during the closure of the facilities.
In July 2020, in response to the epidemic, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department closed all camping and barbecue sites under its jurisdiction.
▼The arrival level of the airport on the first day of the implementation of the entry quarantine "0+3" on September 26▼
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▼September 12th, the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday residents will enter Saigon to play▼
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Will country park barbecue sites reopen after the relaxation of epidemic prevention measures on October 6?
According to the new round of epidemic prevention measures announced by the Hong Kong government on September 30, the relaxation of arrangements does not include the reopening of barbecue sites in country parks.
How many people are allowed to gather outdoors under the current gathering restrictions?
The current group limit order still maintains a maximum of 4 people.
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