HK may let VIP bankers who get Covid-19 exit on private jets


Hong Kong has eased some of its strictest Covid-19 curbs, including scrapping mandatory hotel quarantine entirely, in the lead-up to a series of events aimed at reviving the city’s global reputation. - AP

HONG KONG (Bloomberg): Hong Kong is unlikely to make any major changes to Covid-19 restrictions for inbound travellers before a banking summit in November.

But is considering concessions, including allowing attendees to leave the city via private jets should they test positive for the virus.

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