Health chief Sophia Chan wore a mask as she told RTHK the system stopping Hubei province visitors from entering Hong Kong was not foolproof. Photo: Now TV Health chief Sophia Chan wore a mask as she told RTHK the system stopping Hubei province visitors from entering Hong Kong was not foolproof. Photo: Now TV
Health chief Sophia Chan wore a mask as she told RTHK the system stopping Hubei province visitors from entering Hong Kong was not foolproof. Photo: Now TV
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

China coronavirus: Hong Kong health minister admits Hubei entry ban ‘not 100 per cent effective’, ahead of meeting to discuss new measures against contagion

  • Top officials gathering on Monday to discuss new measures against spread of deadly virus
  • Sophia Chan admits ban will not prevent all those barred under new restrictions from entering Hong Kong, but urges honest declarations at border

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Chan Ho-him
Chan Ho-him

Updated: 6:00pm, 27 Jan, 2020

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Health chief Sophia Chan wore a mask as she told RTHK the system stopping Hubei province visitors from entering Hong Kong was not foolproof. Photo: Now TV Health chief Sophia Chan wore a mask as she told RTHK the system stopping Hubei province visitors from entering Hong Kong was not foolproof. Photo: Now TV
Health chief Sophia Chan wore a mask as she told RTHK the system stopping Hubei province visitors from entering Hong Kong was not foolproof. Photo: Now TV
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