Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Latest legislative amendments, directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance gazetted
Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Latest legislative amendments, directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance gazetted
In light of the fact that local epidemic wave has continued to subside, the Government has relaxed social distancing measures in phases under a refined and sophisticated approach in a gradual and orderly manner over the past few weeks. Taking into account the importance of effective implementation of social distancing measures in reducing virus transmission in the community, the Government decided to amend the relevant regulations to enhance the related statutory framework to further reduce non-compliance with relevant requirements and restrictions at catering business and scheduled premises, as well as to extend the expiry date of the regulation related to the wearing of masks.
The global epidemic situation remains severe, thus there is a need for the Government to continue implementing cross-boundary epidemic control measures to prevent imported cases, in addition to social distancing measures within the community. As such, the Government will extend the expiry dates for the relevant regulations, and introduce refinements to the statutory framework under the relevant regulations to allow the Government to more flexibly relax the compulsory quarantine requirements on inbound arrivals from certain countries and places in a gradual manner after assessing the relevant public health risks.
The Government calls on the public to continue maintaining the awareness of epidemic prevention when resuming social and economic activities, especially during the long weekend with the National Day and the day following Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, and to continue to maintain personal and environmental hygiene.
For more details, please refer to the press release and the Annex:
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202009/29/P2020092900903.htm
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Department of Health
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