Relaxation of epidemic prevention｜Unified arrival requirements only require rapid test within 24 hours or nucleic acid test within 48 hours

The new crown epidemic has lasted for nearly three years, and Hong Kong has gradually relaxed entry restrictions.

The SAR government officially announced today (28th) that all people arriving in Hong Kong, regardless of their origin, must take a quick test within 24 hours before arriving in Hong Kong or boarding a plane, or a nucleic acid test within 48 hours. Return arrangement.

The authorities will issue recommendations on health measures. From the day of arrival (0th day) to the 5th day, you need to take a quick test every day and pay attention to your own health status. The relevant measures will be implemented tomorrow (29th).

As for customs clearance with the Mainland, Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao emphasized that there are three principles for customs clearance, including gradual, orderly and comprehensive. It is necessary to ensure that there is no chaos and the customs clearance process is smooth. The goal is to implement it before January 15, saying that he is confident to achieve the goal advance.

The government held a press conference of the "Guidance and Coordination Group for Epidemic Response".

(Photo by Chen Baolin)

Simplify Arrangements for All Arrivals

At the press conference of the "Guidance and Coordination Team for Epidemic Response", Lu Chongmao, Director of the Medical and Health Bureau, announced the unified testing requirements for tourists arriving in Hong Kong to achieve consistency.

He said that considering the changes in the mainland and the global epidemic situation, the import ratio from the mainland has risen from the first ten days of December to nearly 5.8%, which is similar to other overseas regions.

In order to give full play to the advantages of Hong Kong Unicom World and to prepare for the resumption of personnel exchanges with the mainland, the government has further optimized the entry prevention and control arrangements while balancing risks and economic momentum.

All arrivals, no matter where they come from, are required to take a quick test within 24 hours of arrival or boarding, or a nucleic acid test within 48 hours. At the same time, the mandatory filling of electronic health declaration forms will be cancelled, but arrivals can choose Declare or save quick test photos and nucleic acid test result reports for government officials to check when requested.

▼On December 28, the government announced the cancellation of the vaccine pass▼

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Daily quick test is required on the 0th to 5th day of arrival in Hong Kong

He pointed out that Hong Kong has experienced the epidemic for three years and has a better understanding of the new crown. "A lot of prevention and control measures can be taken at this time, and the control can be handed over to the government, regardless of power and responsibility, and let the citizens take it back." Although all inbound nucleic acid tests have been cancelled, recommendations on health measures will be issued.

From the day of arrival in Hong Kong (that is, day 0) to day 5, you need to take a quick test and pay attention to your own health every day.

This measure will be implemented tomorrow.

Li Jiachao also pointed out that at present, foreign immigrants cannot enter the country without an injection, but the mainland does not have this requirement.

He said that it is necessary to observe for a period of time, but he does not mean that there will be no changes, but first observe "our epidemic situation" under the major changes in the unified testing requirements for tourists arriving in Hong Kong.

If the epidemic is considered to be controllable under the assessment, it will enter the next round of review.

▼West Kowloon Station of the High Speed ​​Rail is ready to resume traffic on December 27▼

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Chief Executive: Land is the largest place for people to pass customs

In terms of customs clearance, Li Jiachao said that there are three principles for customs clearance, including gradual, orderly and comprehensive, that is, if the first step is successful and smooth, the customs will be gradually and comprehensively cleared.

He pointed out that the two places have not cleared the customs for three years. I believe that the demand for customs clearance must be huge. It is necessary to ensure that there will be no chaos and a smooth customs clearance process. No, so step by step is the first principle.”

He also pointed out that the land port is the largest customs clearance point for people. It used to receive 400,000 to 500,000 people per day in one direction before 2019, but it has been suspended for 3 years. Smooth, customs clearance requirements, etc. are still under discussion, and hope that there is a consensus to submit for approval immediately.

We are now in contact with the relevant units in the Mainland, and hope that after reaching a consensus with the Mainland units, the plan will be submitted to the central government for approval before implementation.

He pointed out that the goal is to be implemented by January 15, saying that he is confident to move towards the goal.

▼On December 28, China Travel Service will apply for the Home Return Permit▼

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The National Health and Medical Commission announced a major change in the prevention and control policy late at night on Monday (26th). Starting from January 8th, Chinese and foreign personnel entering the mainland do not need to undergo nucleic acid testing and centralized isolation (quarantine). A negative nucleic acid test result is sufficient.

▼On December 25, the government's "Customs Clearance Coordination Group" held its first meeting▼

▼On December 26, all ports of Hong Kong Customs are ready for customs clearance▼

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