By The SUN
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| Shek-o beach on the weekend after HK posted more than 50,000 Covid cases |
Various media reports say the government will order
all public beaches closed from Thursday after receiving numerous reports of people violating
the rules on gathering and not wearing a mask in public places.
The move which will affect all 42 beaches managed by
the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, is expected to be announced
tomorrow.
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The move is being taken despite Chief Executive Carrie
Lam’s pronouncement on Monday that there would be no further tightening of the
anti-pandemic rules, saying they're the strictest they've ever been.
Under current restrictions, beaches have been kept
open but the shower stalls, barbecue pits and other facilities in surrounding
areas were closed off to discourage people from gathering.
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A local media report said people in neighboring
Shenzhen which has been under a strict lockdown from Sunday after a surge in Covid-19
cases, were reportedly incensed on hearing about Hongkongers who flout
anti-pandemic rules when they go to beaches or hiking trails.
The hemmed-in Shenzhen residents are also questioning
why Mainland authorities have ensured a steady supply of goods to Hong Kong and
even sent a back-up medical team when residents here are not even helping fight
a massive surge in cases.
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Local firefighters facing a manpower shortage because
of the continuing spread of the coronavirus, are also said to be unhappy at
being called to rescue some hikers who had taken advantage of the warmer
weather recently to venture out.
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| Police leaflet shows everyone must wear a mask even while exercising outdoors |
Meanwhile, government law enforcers said Monday that 386 people were issued fixed penalty notices over the weekend for violating the prohibition against gathering and not wearing a mask in public places, including on beaches and hiking trails.
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Police said the crackdown was carried out across
various districts and involved people from all walks of life. But they declined
to say whether those meted the fine included beachgoers and hikers.
Under prevailing regulations which have been extended
until Apr 20, a maximum of two people may gather in public places and eat
together in restaurants. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $25,000.
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In line with the tightened regulations, anyone who is engaged
in any physical activity (including running, hiking or any other form of
exercise) in any public place, whether indoor or outdoor, should keep their masks
on. Anyone who violates this
prohibition is liable to a fine of up to $10,000.
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Police also warned that
they will continue to step up enforcement actions amid the raging pandemic.
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