The Lei Yue Mun quarantine centre shown on December 23, 2020. Recent reports suggest young children and infants are being separated from their parents when being put into mandatory quarantine. Photo: Handout
Opinion
Opinion
Hong Kong’s coronavirus quarantine rules must have children’s best interests at heart
- Despite government assurances, reports of young children and babies being separated from their parents in quarantine are deeply troubling
- International law and practice can help strike a balance between preventing the spread of Covid-19 and the needs of children
The Lei Yue Mun quarantine centre shown on December 23, 2020. Recent reports suggest young children and infants are being separated from their parents when being put into mandatory quarantine. Photo: Handout
