A pedestrian passes barrier tape cordoning off a gym facility, closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, at the Kwun Tong Promenade in Hong Kong on March 3. Officials in the city must have the courage to do what it takes to bring the virus under control. Photo: Bloomberg
A pedestrian passes barrier tape cordoning off a gym facility, closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, at the Kwun Tong Promenade in Hong Kong on March 3. Officials in the city must have the courage to do what it takes to bring the virus under control. Photo: Bloomberg
Regina Ip
Opinion

Opinion

Regina Ip

To beat Covid-19, Hong Kong must execute ‘dynamic zero infection’ strategy as intended

  • Even with mainland support, Hong Kong will struggle to bring coronavirus infections under control if it takes a half-hearted approach to “dynamic zero-Covid”
  • Reluctance to pursue more stringent measures for fear of backlash will only prolong the outbreak and put many more vulnerable lives at risk

Regina Ip
Regina Ip

Updated: 8:30am, 6 Mar, 2022

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A pedestrian passes barrier tape cordoning off a gym facility, closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, at the Kwun Tong Promenade in Hong Kong on March 3. Officials in the city must have the courage to do what it takes to bring the virus under control. Photo: Bloomberg
A pedestrian passes barrier tape cordoning off a gym facility, closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, at the Kwun Tong Promenade in Hong Kong on March 3. Officials in the city must have the courage to do what it takes to bring the virus under control. Photo: Bloomberg
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