Recovered Covid-19 patients in Hong Kong must now serve 14-day quarantine

The new rule was part of tightened measures as officials continue to press for reopening with the mainland. - AFP

HONG KONG (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): All recovered Covid-19 patients in Hong Kong now have to undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine in a designated facility after being discharged from hospital.

The new rule, which took effect on Wednesday (Oct 27), was part of tightened measures as officials continue to press for reopening with the mainland.