In response to the rapid spread of infection with the new coronavirus, the Hong Kong government has announced tightening of regulations such as prohibiting the gathering of three or more people, and the "Zero Corona" policy aiming for zero infection in line with the policy of the Chinese government. Is spreading the impact on civilian life.
Hong Kong government chief executive Carrie Lam said at a press conference on the 8th that the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly, banning three or more people from gathering in public places from the 10th, and privately at home etc. It has announced that it will limit the number of family gatherings to two groups in various places, and will raise the fine for violations to about 150,000 yen in Japanese yen.
In addition, from the 24th of this month, when using department stores, supermarkets, religious facilities, etc., we will ask you to show a certificate showing that you have been vaccinated, and in the future, companies will dismiss employees who refuse vaccination. Clarified a policy to allow it to be done.
In Hong Kong, the number of infections started to increase, but it expanded rapidly from the 4th of this month after the Lunar New Year holidays, and the number of infected people exceeded 600 on the 7th, 8th and 1st, every day. The situation of updating the record high continues.
Mr. Chung has emphasized that he will continue the "Zero Corona" policy, which aims for zero infection without allowing even the slightest spread of infection, in line with the policy of the Chinese government, and strict regulations are affecting the lives of citizens.