Commuters wear face masks as they travel on the top deck of a tram in Hong Kong on July 10. The emergence of a third wave of Covid-19 infections has led to renewed calls for social distancing and working from home. Photo: AFP Commuters wear face masks as they travel on the top deck of a tram in Hong Kong on July 10. The emergence of a third wave of Covid-19 infections has led to renewed calls for social distancing and working from home. Photo: AFP
Commuters wear face masks as they travel on the top deck of a tram in Hong Kong on July 10. The emergence of a third wave of Covid-19 infections has led to renewed calls for social distancing and working from home. Photo: AFP
Manimala Dharmangadan
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Manimala Dharmangadan

Hong Kong third wave: Public needs to step up and keep coronavirus at bay

  • One major reason the Hong Kong approach to managing Covid-19 has succeeded so far is the public’s responsible behaviour during the pandemic
  • Hongkongers must do their part in handling this third wave by returning to social distancing, staying home and maintaining good hygiene

Manimala Dharmangadan
Manimala Dharmangadan

Updated: 7:22pm, 3 Aug, 2020

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Commuters wear face masks as they travel on the top deck of a tram in Hong Kong on July 10. The emergence of a third wave of Covid-19 infections has led to renewed calls for social distancing and working from home. Photo: AFP Commuters wear face masks as they travel on the top deck of a tram in Hong Kong on July 10. The emergence of a third wave of Covid-19 infections has led to renewed calls for social distancing and working from home. Photo: AFP
Commuters wear face masks as they travel on the top deck of a tram in Hong Kong on July 10. The emergence of a third wave of Covid-19 infections has led to renewed calls for social distancing and working from home. Photo: AFP
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Manimala Dharmangadan

Manimala Dharmangadan

Dr Manimala Dharmangadan is an intensivist working at Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong. She is involved in the care and management of Covid-19 patients.