Hong Kong tightens Covid measures
Hong Kong
Hong Kong reports over 17,000 COVID cases. Vaccine requirement introduced for restaurants and stores.
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On Thursday, Hong Kong introduced a vaccination requirement to enter malls, restaurants, and a host of other places, amid a surge in Covid 19 cases.
The semi-autonomous Chinese city reported over 17,000 cases Thursday, bringing the official tally to 84,046.
Hong Kong also previously mandated COVID testing for its entire population of 7.5 million to be carried out in March.
Businesses in the city have posted QR codes at their entrances for people to scan to check their vaccination status.
As it stands, everyone aged 12 and above must have received at least one dose of the vaccine to enter. Both doses will be required for entry after April 30.
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