New Hong Kong leader vows to review hotel quarantine policy


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HONG KONG (Bloomberg): Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee (pic) said he plans to "quickly review” mandatory quarantine measures for incoming travelllers, including suggestions to isolate at home or reduce the number of days required to stay in designated hotels.

Lee, who will succeed Carrie Lam as Hong Kong’s chief executive on July 1, told the South China Morning Post that he would seek to to reduce inconveniences for international travellers "without bringing extra risk to the mainland at the same time.”

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