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| The line was long getting in because everyone had to have a temperature check |
Thousands of people – 9,000 to be exact – braved the heat and
intermittent rain today, Jun 13, to be among those who got into Ocean Park on
the day it reopened, nearly five months after it was shut as part of
anti-coronavirus measures.
Staff at Hong Kong’s premier entertainment place say the line to
get in was long because everyone had to have their temperature taken before
being allowed inside. Everyone was also asked to wear a mask and to keep it on
while inside, except when eating.
All guests also had to pre-register in line with the new
regulations that are expected to remain in place at least for the next month
and a half.
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| The press was in full force for the park's reopening despite the hot weather and intermittent rain |
In line with government rules on social distancing, the park
will admit only 9,000 visitors per day, or 25% of its usual capacity, during
this time.
The regulations further allow the park to open only from 10am to
6pm on weekdays, and 10am to 7pm on weekends and public holidays, every day
except Tuesdays, when it will be closed for thorough disinfection.
To boost attendance, the park is offering free tickets to
all Hong Kong residents (or those with valid HK IDs) whose birthdays
fall from Jan 26 to Jun 12. However, the offer will last only until Jul 12.
Senior citizens (those aged 65 and above) and children aged 11
or younger still get in free, but they should also register online. Apart from
the free entrance, seniors will also get 30% discount on designated products,
and preferential access on cable cars.
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Those who buy adult-price tickets automatically get a 30%
discount ($350 each) and receive a cash voucher of equivalent value, which they
can use to buy merchandise from gift shops and kiosks, or food at restaurants.
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| Everyone had to wear a mask while inside |
As of the first day of
its reopening, all visitor slots until Jun 26 have been filled. Registration
will resume on Jun 16 at 10am, for the slots that are available from Jun 27 to
Jul 24.
Ocean Park was shut on
Jan. 26, or two days after Hong Kong recorded its Covid-19 case, involving a
male visitor from Wuhan in Central China.
Hong Kong Disneyland,
which was closed at the same time, will also reopen soon, according to
government officials.
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Last month, the
Legislative Council’s finance committee approved $5.4 billion in fund relief to
the park to keep it afloat for another year.
