By The SUN
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| Theme park visitors may now eat in outdoor areas as before |
From tomorrow, Thursday, the maximum number of people who may gather in
public has been increased from the current four to 12.
A statement issued by the government late on Tuesday said the decision by the Executive Council to “suitably relax” the gathering restrictions was based on data showing that the coronavirus situation in Hong Kong has been stable since the peak in early September.
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“Although the number of new cases did not decline further but hovers around some 5 000 per day with a slight increase recently due to the emergence of new mutant strains of potentially higher transmissibility, the overall figures of hospitalised patients, severe cases and deaths remain at a stable level,” said the statement.
It said the public healthcare system could maintain most of its services while looking after Covid patients admitted for treatment.
Shortly after, the government reported a total of 5,124 neww infections, including 390 imported cases. Twelve more Covid patients have died.
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Also part of the relaxation rules are the following:
1)
Resumption of live performances
in catering premises, including bars and pubs, but performers must undergo PCR
tests twice a week and rapid antigen tests before each performance or
rehearsal. They must also wear masks as much as practicable and maintain a
distance from the audience.
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2)
Allow eating and drinking in
outdoor areas of theme parks.
3) Bars may remain open from 5am to 1:59am the following day, with the maximum number of patrons per table increased to six from the current four.
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All other rules relating to catering premises remain unchanged, including use of the LeaveHomeSafe app; and for people going to banquets, bars and clubs to present negative RAT result obtained within 24 hours or PCR test within 48 hours.
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