Hong Kong considers mainland-style health code system – report

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Hong Kong is considering to implement a health code system similar to China to fight Covid infections without tightening social-distancing measures, the South China Morning Post reported citing new Secretary for Health Lo Chung-Mau.

Lo said the measure would enhance the freedoms of uninfected residents.

Since the start of COVID-19, localities across the China have used colour-marked health codes to grant individuals access to public transportation, hotels, and other basic amenities, using location trackers and other data to assess one’s exposure to the virus. Read more …