Beijing support on testing, isolation facilities will help Hong Kong defeat Covid, No 2 official says, as he seeks to reassure residents on mass testing
- Chief Secretary John Lee urges residents not to be confused by rumours about the government’s coming universal testing exercise
- During screening operation, government will ensure a stable and sufficient supply of food and necessities, he says
Beijing’s support in Covid-19 testing and the construction of isolation facilities will help Hong Kong to win the war against the coronavirus, the city’s No 2 official has said as he sought to reassure residents amid a raging fifth wave of infections.
Chief Secretary John Lee Ka-chiu, writing on his official blog on Sunday, also urged residents not to be confused by rumours and misconceptions about the government’s coming compulsory testing programme.
“We are listening to people’s views and making plans in accordance with Hong Kong’s actual situation,” he said.
“During the programme, we will ensure a stable and sufficient supply of food and necessities. Pay attention to official information; don’t believe in misinformation which may emerge on social media … and we will surely defeat the virus as long as we stay united.”
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Lee’s comments came as former health minister Ko Wing-man told the Post the city should kick off its universal testing programme as soon as possible, with a lockdown of nine to 21 days.