Hong Kong further relaxed Covid restrictions, keeps requirement for masks, vaccine pass

 

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Hong Kong on Tuesday further relaxed Covid restrictions and people will no longer need to show a negative test result to get into bars and restaurants, the health authority said at a press conference. 

Cinemas and performing venues will be allowed to operate at full capacity, it said.

Banquet facilities, bars and nightclubs will also be able to operate at full capacity from Thursday.

“The government is looking deeply into where we can further relax measures so we can return to normal life,” said Libby Lee, the city’s under secretary for health.

However, masks are still compulsory in public places unless exercising, and a vaccine pass is required to enter many venues.

The city last week scrapped a mandatory COVID mobile application that was required to check in to most venues such as gyms, beauty salons and schools.