Letters | Hong Kong’s Covid slogan is “Together, we fight the virus”: not for this resident
- As demand for vaccines is not very high, could Hong Kong consider offering BioNTech doses to non-residents?
As a British citizen living in Hong Kong for nearly two years on a visitor visa and no HKID card, how can l get vaccinated?
I am a vulnerable Type 1 diabetic and currently living with my British expat partner who has resident status and an HKID card. My partner has been vaccinated but l cannot do so, even though l am highly vulnerable.
I have spoken to the British diplomatic mission but they have not helped me in the slightest. They have quite literally left me with no help whatsoever.
I have reminded everyone l have spoken to about Hong Kong’s banner: “Together, we fight the virus”.
Do we really? Because from where l am standing it does not seem to be the case.
I am feeling alienated, discriminated against and forgotten about, leaving me feeling utterly dejected.
I so wish l could be vaccinated and to not be living in fear of my catching this awful virus.
Paul Abbott, Mid-Levels
Consider expanding jabs net for the willing
For more than a year, I’ve been staying in Hong Kong as a tourist. Living off my savings, I support what is left of the local hospitality industry, and I enjoy hiking in the mountains and around this lovely city.
Two weeks ago, the Immigration Department told me to leave by early April. I understand that normally it is not possible to stay in Hong Kong as a tourist for that long, and I appreciate the generous extension I have been granted thus far.
My girlfriend is a Hong Kong resident born in Shanghai. I am German. Once I leave, it is likely we will not be able to see each other for a very long time. Therefore, we have decided to travel together. However the only countries that are open to both of us are either high-risk, or they are restricted to vaccinated people.