Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, has announced that he will postpone the Chief Executive's election scheduled for next month to May following the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection.
Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, said at a press conference on the night of the 18th that "the infection is more severe than ever and we need to concentrate on the response", the chief executive's election scheduled for the 27th of next month. Announced that it will be postponed to May 8th.
The postponement procedure will be subject to the "Emergency Regulations Ordinance," which allows various measures to be taken at the discretion of the Chief Executive.
In Hong Kong, the infection of the new coronavirus has spread rapidly, and the number of infected people per day, which was about 100 at the beginning of this month, exceeded 6,000 for the first time on the 17th, and the medical system is tight.
On the 16th of this month, China's President Xi Jinping was reported to have instructed him to take all steps to control the infection.
At the press conference, Secretary Hayashi announced that he would conduct tests on all 7.5 million citizens, and strengthened measures in line with China's policy of continuing the "zero corona" policy that does not allow even the slightest spread of infection. Emphasized the idea.
Regarding the chief executive election held once every five years, Mr. Chung Hayashi himself has not disclosed her attitude whether she is aiming for reelection, but it has been pointed out that the future infection situation may affect the selection of the top. increase.