GATHERINGS of up to 50 people are to be permitted in Hong Kong from tomorrow as the latest stage in the regional government’s “suppress and lift” anti-pandemic strategy comes onto effect.
Conventions and trade shows have been given the green light to resume next month (July) under stricter health and social-distancing measures beginning with the Hong Kong Book Fair.
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Limits on four to a table in bars and restaurants will be eased to eight with tables 1.5 metres apart. Live performances also resume but entertainers must wear masks and keep a distance from the audience.
More than 50 people may attend wedding banquets in licensed catering premises, the South China Morning Post reported the city’s Food and Health Bureau as saying.
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Ocean Park has already re-opened with online pre-bookings and reduced capacity while Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is set to resume operations today under similar precautions.
It is understood that park operators are focusing on a successful resumption of public visitors before plans for the hosting of business events are considered.
Main picture: Yoga event at Central Harbourfront in pre-Covid times
