Hong Kong: hong kongThe US leader said on Tuesday that a surge in coronavirus cases was weighing heavily on the city’s emergency resources, but defended the strict measures imposed.
chief executive Carrie Lamo Said that the Chinese central government is helping the city, which is a nominally autonomous enclave.
Despite its varying success, Hong Kong has stuck with China’s zero-tolerance strategy, which has required lockdowns, quarantines and mass testing. COVID-19,
“So far, our measures to stop the spread of the disease are valid and valid,” Lam told reporters.
“The problem we are facing is given by the intensity, speed and severity of this fifth wave,” Lam said. “It has increased our capacity.”
The city reported a record 2,071 new cases on Monday, with the number expected to double on Tuesday, with more than 4,500 initial positives identified.
Lam said officials would designate new public housing units as quarantine stations, which have not yet been occupied, as well as about 10,000 hotel rooms. Hong Kong requires confirmed coronavirus cases to be isolated.
City restrictions allow limiting individual gatherings in more than two households, shopping malls and supermarkets only for vaccinated people, and the closure of places of worship, hair salons and other businesses.
Authorities have also imposed lockdowns on residential buildings where clusters of infection are identified, and banned public dining after 6 pm, with schools extending the suspension of in-class teaching until March 6.
Lam said China’s central government was working to increase capacities in various parts of this anti-epidemic effort, but refused to completely shut down Hong Kong, as has been done in various Chinese cities, where millions Residents have been limited. in their homes in recent months.
chief executive Carrie Lamo Said that the Chinese central government is helping the city, which is a nominally autonomous enclave.
Despite its varying success, Hong Kong has stuck with China’s zero-tolerance strategy, which has required lockdowns, quarantines and mass testing. COVID-19,
“So far, our measures to stop the spread of the disease are valid and valid,” Lam told reporters.
“The problem we are facing is given by the intensity, speed and severity of this fifth wave,” Lam said. “It has increased our capacity.”
The city reported a record 2,071 new cases on Monday, with the number expected to double on Tuesday, with more than 4,500 initial positives identified.
Lam said officials would designate new public housing units as quarantine stations, which have not yet been occupied, as well as about 10,000 hotel rooms. Hong Kong requires confirmed coronavirus cases to be isolated.
City restrictions allow limiting individual gatherings in more than two households, shopping malls and supermarkets only for vaccinated people, and the closure of places of worship, hair salons and other businesses.
Authorities have also imposed lockdowns on residential buildings where clusters of infection are identified, and banned public dining after 6 pm, with schools extending the suspension of in-class teaching until March 6.
Lam said China’s central government was working to increase capacities in various parts of this anti-epidemic effort, but refused to completely shut down Hong Kong, as has been done in various Chinese cities, where millions Residents have been limited. in their homes in recent months.
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