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| Yau says more travel destinations could open for HK once it gets the Covid-19 outbreak under control |
Hong Kong officials say they’re in talk with 11 countries on
creating “travel bubbles” that will allow travel between and among their
residents.
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau
made the disclosure at a press
conference today, Sept 8, on the further easing of gathering restrictions in Hong Kong as the number of Covid-19 cases dipped to their
lowest level since early July.
Yau said among the countries Hong Kong has been in talks
with are Japan , Thailand , France ,
Switzerland and Germany , which acts as coordinator for other
countries in Europe .
Asked if there was a timetable for reopening the city’s
borders, Yau said: “Of course the timetable would be a matter of bilateral
agreement between Hong Kong and the partnering
countries.”
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Any agreement that will be reached would likely include a
pre-boarding test which both governments must recognize, as well as a
post-arrival check at the destination country.
“The purpose is to have a mutually confident approach where
there can be travel between two jurisdictions,” Yau said.
For this to happen, he said both places should first have
the coronavirus outbreak under control.
The commerce chief also announced that theme parks and
exhibition venues could reopen next week if the downward trend in the number of
cases continues.
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He said both Ocean
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He added nowhere in the world would people wait for a zero
risk of infection before reopening amusement parks and exhibition venues.
Meanwhile, Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui said that also from next week, museums and libraries will reopen, but with crowd control
firmly in place.
Performing venues will also be allowed to open, but they can
only be used for rehearsals and not for public performances before an audience.
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“If the situation further improves, we can open the venues
to audiences,” Yau said, setting down October as the target date for allowing
audiences in small numbers to attend live performances.
Skating rinks will also reopen for trainings, but with a
maximum of four people, including the coach, gathering as a group.
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Water sports facilities will also be considered for
reopening, subject to restrictions.
But sauna parlors and children’s playrooms where close
contact cannot be avoided are not likely to reopen soon.
This week, more sports venues will reopen, following the
opening of jogging trails, tennis courts, golf courses and other facilities
that require little body contact among participants or players.
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