Coronavirus: experts predict Hong Kong’s fifth wave could peak at 28,000 cases a day, with 1,000 deaths by June, say ‘Shanghai-style lockdown’ should be considered

Ten measures proposed by University of Hong Kong experts:

– Divert all vaccination resources to people aged 65 or above, especially those in care homes

– Daily rapid antigen tests for those providing critical services, such as care home and hospital staff

– Supply rapid antigen tests to all residents for self-testing every other day for next one to two months

– Urgently consider feasibility of even more stringent social-distancing measures

– Assess testing capacity and consider whether confirmation by Department of Health’s laboratory is necessary; may even need to start counting positive rapid antigen tests in future

– Let people know in advance what they will be provided with during home isolation so they can be better prepared