Residents line up against Hong Kong's business district to get tested for the coronavirus at a temporary testing centre for CovidD-19 in Hong Kong on Jan. 7, 2022. - AP
HONG KONG (Reuters): Hong Kong will cut quarantine for arriving travellers to 14 days from 21 starting Feb 5, leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday (Jan 27), a move that follows intense lobbying from finance executives and diplomats who said the measure was hurting competitiveness.
Tough coronavirus rules have made Hong Kong one of the world's most isolated cities, with flights down as much as 90%.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
