China News Service, October 20. According to Hong Kong media reports, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said before attending an executive meeting on the 20th that the epidemic in Hong Kong has gradually stabilized in the past week. There were only 12 local cases and no new clusters, and 3 consecutive cases. There are no cases of unknown origin every day, but for the sake of prudence, in conjunction with the next phase of cross-border personnel exchange measures, social distancing has been unconditionally and significantly relaxed for the time being.
Data Map: Photographed by Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China News Agency reporter Li Zhihua
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor also pointed out that later in the executive meeting, there will be discussions on how to make some allowances for gatherings and social activities, such as wedding banquets and local tour groups, without greatly relaxing social distance.