Hong Kong extends quarantine to 21 days, fear of invading mutant virus
Date 25 Dec 2020 at 14:00
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Hong Kong issues a 21-day detention measure for international tourists. Experts say the incubation of the virus may last more than 14 days.
Reuters reported. Hong Kong has extended the detention period from 7 to 21 for tourists arriving outside of China. And suspend all tourists who have resided in South Africa during the 21 days traveling to Hong Kong. To prevent the spread of the new corona virus, which has been in effect since 25 December.
Officials said those who lived outside of China in the 21 days prior to travel were subject to a 21-day compulsory detention process at designated hotels.
Hong Kong suspended all flights arriving from the UK when two students returning from the UK were found to be infected with the new coronavirus.
A government spokesman said. “We noticed a drastic change in the global epidemic situation with new virus strains found in more countries. It is imperative that the government issue definitive measures immediately. This ensures all patients are screened even if the virus has an incubation period of more than 14 days.
This is because experts’ recommendations suggest that the incubation period for the virus can be longer than 14 days in some patients. Therefore need to increase the time of detention However, tourists traveling from mainland China, Macao and Taiwan will be exempt.
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