The Hang Seng Index in the Hong Kong stock market closed slightly higher today. This was driven by a further easing of COVID-19 control measures, which boosted investor confidence.
The Hang Seng Index closed at 19,160.49 points, up 65.69 points or +0.34%.
Investors have responded to reports that the Hong Kong government will allow people to enter bars without testing for COVID-19. Urgently with a negative effect more. and increasing customer limits for venues as Hong Kong continues to ease COVID-19 containment measures. Some remain before Hong Kong’s leader visits China.
Hong Kong’s health secretary Libby Lee told media that the repeal of rules on testing before entering establishments, including bars and nightclubs, which came into effect in June. Effective this Thursday (December 22), the limit on the number of people allowed to participate in the carnival. which is currently at 240 people, it will also finish But it will still limit the number of people eating at the table in the restaurant to 12 people, which could be the next measure to be relaxed.
