Hong Kong plans to relax some anti-COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) measures next month, lifting a ban on flights from nine countries, reducing quarantine time for arrivals from abroad and reopening schools. READ:
The moves, announced on Monday by Chief Executive Carrie Lam, could dampen some criticism from residents who have become increasingly frustrated with the city’s stringent measures, some of which have been in place for over two years.
The ban had made it very difficult for residents to return to the Chinese ruled territory, with many spending time known as “washing out” in other countries for two weeks before being allowed to return. Businesses and the city’s economy are reeling from widespread closures, while doctors say many of the city’s 7.4 million residents are grappling with rising mental health issues, particularly among low-income families.
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