Letters | Hong Kong Covid-19 tests: we are all in this together

The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 is apolitical. Anyone can get infected. Hong Kong respects freedom, including of mobility. That is why we have had no lockdowns in the last seven months. It is also why we have paid the price – a delay in curbing the virus or at least getting it under control, the risk of getting infected, fear of going out and meeting friends, social distancing restrictions, quarantine, etc.

Ultimately, this respect for freedom of mobility is seriously affecting our daily lives, and social and business activities, and thus, our community and economy.

No matter what your political stance is, for the good of our community, for the good of Hong Kong, please go get tested. If you don’t like what the government is arranging for you, go for private testing! The government should make it compulsory for everyone to be tested as a trade-off for not imposing a complete lockdown.

With the imminent start of a new academic year, schools should arrange compulsory testing for all students. Exemptions may be considered for those who have already been tested. This is the only way to get the virus under control, so that we may then look forward to the recovery of our lives and economy. In addition, we certainly do not want to destroy the Earth with more disposable utensils and takeaway boxes.