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Editorial | Easing of Covid-19 rules in Hong Kong does not mean free-for-all

  • If Hong Kong is to resume life as normal, all of us must use our commonsense and adhere to the regulations still in place, because the coronavirus remains a big threat

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Customers dining at London Restaurant in Mong Kok. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Hongkongers starved of after-work dining and places to relax, be entertained and keep fit, have embraced the opportunities afforded by the eased Covid-19 social-distancing rules.

The rush some operators anticipated has not occurred at many venues, so the rebound in business is expected this weekend.

A softening of more than three months of tough restrictions is reason to celebrate and enjoy, but revellers have to keep in mind that there is still every need to be cautious and stay safe.

As the hundreds of daily cases remind, the disease is still with us and until it is under control, there is no chance of life returning to as it was before.

Popular restaurants have been in high demand and tables at some are reserved for the next two months. Rules requiring premises to have a maximum of four people dining together and a 50 per cent capacity limit on who can eat and when.

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Hong Kong businesses and facilities reopen as many Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Hong Kong businesses and facilities reopen as many Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Cinemas have not jumped at the opportunity to allow patrons to snack while watching films, more than half deciding that checking records to meet vaccination requirements is too difficult.

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