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BREAKING: Coronavirus – Hong Kong social distancing rules extended for 14 days


Hong Kong’s social distancing rules will be extended beyond April 23 for 14 days despite a drop in the number of coronavirus cases, Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Tuesday.

The decision came a day after authorities recorded no new daily infection cases for the first time in six weeks.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam meets the media on April 21. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP.

The anti-epidemic measures included a ban on gatherings of more than four people in public places, a cap on the number of customers per restaurant to 50 per cent capacity, and the closure of entertainment venues such as cinemas and gyms.



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