Hong Kong loosens social distancing measures; only two virus cases reported


Residents waiting to cross an intersection as a video screen shows Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking in Beijing on Tuesday (June 30). China approved a national security law that will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in the island. - AP

HONG KONG, June 30 (Xinhua): The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Tuesday announced the decision to loosen social distancing measures due to the abating Covid-19 epidemic, but restrictions over inbound visitors will continue.

The limit on the number of customers in bars, night clubs, cinemas and some other entertainment venues will be raised from half of the total capacity to 80 percent, which will be effective for two weeks since Friday, according to a government statement.

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