Source::AP news
Travellers into Hong Kong will have to undergo three days of home monitoring. If they test negative for COVID-19 after three days, they will be allowed into venues such as restaurants and bars. They must also undergo several mandatory PCR tests, including one on arrival, as well as on their second, fourth and sixth days in Hong Kong, coupled with daily antigen rapid tests every day for their first week.
On arrival, teams will be transported directly from the airport to designated hotels and will have dedicated team transport and training venues.
The city’s daily COVID-19 infections have fallen to below 6,000 cases a day, from over 10,000 daily cases early this month. At one point, the city had among the world’s longest quarantine periods at 21 days of mandatory isolation.
“Travellers need to present a negative COVID-19 result from a rapid antigen test conducted within 24 hours before the flights. There must be balance between ‘risks and economic growth’” Said City Chief Executive John Lee
Lee said “Authorities will keep monitoring the epidemic situation in Hong Kong to determine if further relaxation is possible. I was “optimistic” that the loosening of requirements will be welcomed by those who wish to enter Hong Kong.”
“The return of the Hong Kong Sevens means business is returning too. And I know we can’t wait for both to fill the stands, and the streets and shops, restaurants and hopefully bars as well,” said financial secretary Paul Chan at the Rugby Sevens news conference.
“The economy has become like this, no one is coming and it’s still a hassle, especially for business travellers who have to move around the city for work. It’s still not convenient.” said the Hong Kong resident.
Travellers into Hong Kong will have to undergo three days of home monitoring. If they test negative for COVID-19 after three days, they will be allowed into venues such as restaurants and bras. They must also undergo several mandatory PCR tests, including one on arrival, as well as on their second, fourth and sixth days in Hong Kong, coupled with daily antigen rapid tests every day for their first week._AP news
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