[Explanation] The epidemic of Hong Kong's new crown pneumonia is severe. The SAR Government has announced that, except for exemptions, it will prohibit group gatherings of more than 4 people in public places from March 29. This policy is for 14 days. On the afternoon of the 29th, the reporter visited public places such as squares, parks, and docks on Hong Kong Island. It was found that the flow of people had decreased compared to usual times. Many residents expressed their understanding and support for this policy under the epidemic.
[Contemporary] Hong Kong residents
I think this is the right policy, because if people come together, when they talk, cough, and sneeze, the virus spreads easily around and people nearby may get infected.
[Contemporary] Hong Kong residents
As the epidemic continues, we must prevent (virus) transmission.
[Contemporary] Hong Kong residents
This reduces infections and is good for everyone.
[Explanation] Although there are few pedestrians going out at present, the reporter is in the area around Queen's Statue Plaza in Central during the weekend holidays, and there are still many foreign domestic helpers gathering here. Affected by the policy, they were unable to sit around as many people as usual, but spread apart, chatting and eating.
[Contemporary] Foreign domestic helpers
I have a lot of friends (no longer come out to party) because the employer advises them to stay at home. In addition, we must now adhere to the policy and have no choice but to do it for ourselves.
[Explanation] It is reported that there are about 300,000 to 400,000 foreign domestic helpers currently working in Hong Kong, of which Filipino and Indonesian have the most. They have a tradition of gathering on flyovers, parks and other places on weekends. However, some foreign domestic helpers have been diagnosed with new crown pneumonia a few days ago. To prevent and control the epidemic, the Labor Department of the SAR Government has repeatedly called on foreign domestic helpers to avoid gathering in public places and try to stay at home on rest days. The reporter saw on the day that the foreign domestic helpers at the rally were significantly reduced compared to the previous one, but there were still foreign domestic helpers who expressed the hope that they could meet friends and chat during the rest time.
[Contemporary] Foreign domestic helpers
(Employer says) You can still go out, but you must take precautions and be careful.
Reporter Li Yuqi lets Baokui report from Hong Kong
Editor-in-chief: [Chen Haifeng]