(Fighting New Coronary Pneumonia) The first day of Hong Kong’s “new regulations” for epidemic prevention: most citizens strictly abide by the regulations on wearing masks outdoors
China News Service, Hong Kong, July 29th (Shi Bingyun) The 29th is the first day of Hong Kong's latest round of epidemic prevention measures. According to the requirements, from 29th to August 4th, the scope of mandatory wearing of masks has been extended to outdoor public places, catering business premises are forbidden to eat in, and the limit on gatherings has been tightened from four to two. A reporter from China News Agency visited a number of public places that day and found that Hong Kong citizens wear masks as required. They understand the arrangements under special circumstances and hope that they can tide over the difficulties together as soon as possible.
Under the severe situation of the new crown epidemic in Hong Kong, the SAR government has expanded the scope of wearing masks to all public areas, including all indoor and outdoor areas, outdoor parks and jogging trails. Reporters came to the trails and recreational parks along the Victoria Harbour in the eastern district of Hong Kong Island on the 29th and found that citizens still adhere to their daily fitness habits to go out for exercise, but they all wear masks as required.
Residential areas in the Eastern District gather. The waterfront park along the Victoria Harbour is a daily leisure place for residents, and citizens are used to come here to relax after get off work. Under the epidemic, the SAR policy requires that masks be worn for fitness and running. Residents understand this and support the government's decision. Citizen Mr. Chen has insisted on running 5 kilometers a day for 8 years. He has just finished today’s exercise. The mask has been completely soaked by breathing water vapor. He said that he fully understands the government’s decision to require outdoor masks. “100 per day Many cases (new crown virus patients) have been diagnosed and the situation is very serious. I don’t know who I will come into contact with, so it’s safer to wear a mask.” However, he said that this has an impact on his exercise experience. It’s comfortable, because the water vapor in the mask will block the air, so my running speed is halved.” As for why I feel uncomfortable when I exercise, he said that while protecting himself, he still hopes to keep his leisure activities and fitness. Get used to, maintain physical fitness and figure.
There are professional bodybuilders who insist on keeping fit to keep in shape, and some residents relax for leisure and entertainment. In Aldrich Bay Park, the reporter saw that many citizens did not run, but brisk walking or doing exercises. Citizen Ms. Wang said that the tightening of epidemic prevention measures will affect her life, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and she also indicated that she will start from herself to fight the epidemic together. She told reporters that she was already working at home, and it was boring to stay in her room at night, and she wanted to come out for a walk. She is going to stretch in the park and then go to the beach to breathe outdoor air. She told reporters that she understands that citizens must strengthen epidemic prevention in accordance with regulations during special periods so that they can overcome the difficulties as soon as possible.
On the 29th, the jogging track from Tamar Park on Hong Kong Island to Golden Bauhinia Square was very empty at noon and the flow of people was significantly reduced. Except for some media workers taking pictures, the long man-made runway did not see other pedestrians. The reporter waited for half an hour to observe near the promenade before two foreign residents were running here. They were far apart, but one of them had his nose outside the mask, and the other temporarily pulled the mask down to his jaw. (Finish)