Bars in Hong Kong were struggling even before the latest shutdown began in November. Photo: K.Y. Cheng Bars in Hong Kong were struggling even before the latest shutdown began in November. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Bars in Hong Kong were struggling even before the latest shutdown began in November. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Hong Kong /  Hong Kong economy

Coronavirus: more Hong Kong bars to close permanently as social-distancing rules leave businesses struggling to survive

  • Survey by industry association says 70 bars to shut for good after Lunar New Year holiday
  • Closures follow 140 establishments that shut last year with Covid-19 restrictions meaning bars and nightclubs were unable to open for 200 days

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Kathleen Magramo
Kathleen Magramo

Updated: 7:04am, 22 Feb, 2021

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Bars in Hong Kong were struggling even before the latest shutdown began in November. Photo: K.Y. Cheng Bars in Hong Kong were struggling even before the latest shutdown began in November. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Bars in Hong Kong were struggling even before the latest shutdown began in November. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
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