A passenger wearing protective gear as a precautionary measure against Covid-19, walks in the arrivals area after landing at Hong Kong International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
Editorial
As fears of worsening outbreak loom, Hong Kong must be ready to act
- Record number of daily infections has fuelled further calls for a lockdown and ban on visitors
- But whether such measures are required depends on the government’s ability to respond to an immediate threat
A passenger wearing protective gear as a precautionary measure against Covid-19, walks in the arrivals area after landing at Hong Kong International Airport on Wednesday. Photo: AFP