Due to the ease of this round of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong government announced that it would relax some social distancing measures from the 6th, and the catering venues were relaxed from 8 people per table to 12 people; the number of people in each group of activities in the listed venues was relaxed to 12 people; the number of people in each table in bars and bars increased from 4 people to 6 people; and the number of people in banquets was relaxed from 120 people to 240 people. In addition, the circuit breaker mechanism for "high seas" of cruise ships has been cancelled.
Hong Kong epidemic prevention experts and business circles have repeatedly asked the Hong Kong government to relax entry quarantine measures as soon as possible to "0+0" (revoke home health monitoring requirements), but the highly under pressure Hong Kong government pointed out at the anti-epidemic expert meeting that it hopes that experts and business circles will no longer ask for further relaxation of entry quarantine measures . Some analysts believe that the Hong Kong government's move is to cool down the outside world's expectations for implementing "0+0" in the short term, so as to have more room for maneuver.
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Relaxation of entry quarantine measures must be "steady and steady"
After the launch of "0+3", Li Jiachao once emphasized that relaxing entry quarantine measures must be "steady and steady" and that further decisions must be made based on the data after the "0+3" measures. , but the political and business community still believes that "0+0" will be launched this month. The main reason is that in November, the HKMA will host the International Financial Summit. This summit is of great significance to Hong Kong and is an important measure for Hong Kong to polish the signature of the financial center. The Hong Kong government will definitely prepare for the financial summit , so it is expected to launch "0+0" in November.
According to relevant personnel, if the Hong Kong government can relax the entry quarantine to "0+0" by then, it is of course best; but if the "0+0" is still not implemented by then, the Hong Kong government can also make additional exemptions for the summit. Under the current "0+3" measures, those entering the country hold "yellow code" for the first three days and cannot eat in restaurants, but the summit has a dinner on the first day. Therefore, exempting the "yellow code" of those participating in the summit will be one of the considerations, and it is extremely likely.
Another measure for "0+3" is to conduct nucleic acid testing for entry and the next seven days. has opinions that the Hong Kong government should exempt the summit from nucleic acid testing or reduce the number of times. will be isolated for seven days because once the test is positive, which is a big concern for the financial giants who come to attend the summit.
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Relaxation of "0+0" in the short term is a luxury
From September 26th, Hong Kong has changed the entry quarantine arrangement from "3+4" to "0+3", that is, you can go home or stay in your own hotel for three days of medical monitoring; you can go out during this period, but you cannot enter restaurants, bars and other places.
Economy Union Legislative Council member Lin Jianfeng said that citizens most look forward to the relaxation of entry restrictions to "0+0", but it seems that it is still a luxury in the short term. The SAR government should handle it with caution, because the sewage samples of buildings in different regions still have the new coronavirus, so it cannot be taken lightly. I believe that the next two weeks will be the key. If confirmed cases continue to decline, there is a chance to implement "zero isolation".
Lin Jianfeng believes that October is the peak season for exhibition in Hong Kong, and an international financial leaders investment summit will be held in November. If the situation permits, "zero isolation" should be implemented as soon as possible to reduce the impact of the epidemic on competitiveness in all aspects. Lin Jianfeng said that if the mainland quarantine measures change, it is good news, which will help revitalize the economy and facilitate travelers and businessmen to come to Hong Kong or go out.
(Editor Yang Bingxin)
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