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Hong Kong had been one of the world’s most successful places in managing the virus’s spread — authorities had reported no new local cases for three weeks until early July. But the resurgence of the virus in the past week prompted authorities to tighten some social-distancing rules and close schools again. … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Hong Kong Book Fair delayed after resurgence of virus cases

The government also plans to introduce two mainland private institutions to help virus tests, which can hopefully start tests for more than 400,000 high-risk people this week, including staff members of nursing homes and restaurants and taxi drivers, Lam said. Enditem … [Read more...] about 2nd LD Writethru: Hong Kong resumes stringent measures amid record COVID-19 local infections

HONG KONG, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong decided on Monday to tighten anti-epidemic measures again, such as mandatory mask-wearing and closures of entertainment venues, as a record number of local COVID-19 cases were reported after loosening of such policies. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong resumes stringent measures amid record COVID-19 local infections

Of the new local infections, the transmission chains of 20 cases were still unclear and 21 cases were related to patients diagnosed previously, the CHP said at a press conference. Taking account of 11 imported cases, the COVID-19 tally in Hong Kong rose to 1,521. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong reports record number of new local COVID-19 cases

The 13 suspects, also including Lee Cheuk-yan, were charged with participating in or inciting others to participate in unauthorized assemblies earlier this year, according to the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts. Their cases were adjourned to give the police more time for investigations. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong court adjourns proceedings against Jimmy Lai to mid-September