A highly infectious Covid-19 strain in the UK has sparked lockdowns and flight bans, and has emerged as the latest source of concern for global investors. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong, China markets plunge as Covid-19 mutation threatens recovery outlook, US expands China blacklist
- Hang Seng Index declines 0.7 per cent, the Shanghai Composite Index tumbles 1.9 per cent
- Hong Kong joins several countries in banning flights from UK over highly infectious Covid-19 strain
A highly infectious Covid-19 strain in the UK has sparked lockdowns and flight bans, and has emerged as the latest source of concern for global investors. Photo: EPA-EFE
