Hong Kong’s rate of infections has slowed, but authorities are warning that the city cannot let its guard down. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong’s rate of infections has slowed, but authorities are warning that the city cannot let its guard down. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong must brace for ‘catastrophe’ if coronavirus infections explode into the hundreds daily, health authority chief warns

  • Hospital Authority chairman Henry Fan says city has five plans prepared, each with a backup, and the final one would be to address doomsday scenario
  • Among contingency measures are review of self-sufficiency in protective gear, and more quarantine facilities, as city ‘cannot let its guard down’

Hong Kong’s rate of infections has slowed, but authorities are warning that the city cannot let its guard down. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong’s rate of infections has slowed, but authorities are warning that the city cannot let its guard down. Photo: May Tse
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