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     The Government announced today (January 8) that in view of the latest global developments of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Laos and Mongolia will be specified as Group A specified places from 0.00am on January 11, to tighten the boarding and quarantine requirements for relevant inbound travellers.
 
     To manage and prevent the importation risks posed by Omicron cases, the Government will continue to employ the most stringent measures to guard against importation of cases. Overseas places where Omicron cases have been detected that may lead to local transmission and exportation of cases will be specified as Group A specified places. Noting that the detection of Omicron cases was confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Laos and Mongolia, the Government will specify them as Group A specified places from 0.00am on January 11. Non-Hong Kong residents who have stayed there within 21 days will not be allowed to enter Hong Kong. Hong Kong residents can only board a flight for Hong Kong if they have been fully vaccinated and hold a recognised vaccination record. They will have to undergo compulsory quarantine in a designated quarantine hotel for 21 days upon returning to Hong Kong, with six tests to be conducted during quarantine, followed by compulsory testing in a community testing centre on the 26th day of arrival in Hong Kong.
 
     Details on the relevant boarding and compulsory quarantine requirements for respective specified places can be found at www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html.
 
     The Government will gazette the relevant updated specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599H) to effect the above measures. read more

     In response to a photo circulating on the Internet and in messaging groups with a rumour that "the Education Bureau (EDB) is considering suspending all face-to-face classes before Wednesday", a spokesman for the EDB reiter… read more

     In response to a photo circulating on the Internet and in messaging groups with a rumour that "the Education Bureau (EDB) is considering suspending all face-to-face classes before Wednesday", a spokesman for the EDB reiter… read more

     Correctional officers stopped three persons in custody assaulting another person in custody at Hei Ling Chau Correctional Institution yesterday (January 7).      At 12.32pm yesterday, three male… read more

     â€‹The Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Dr David Chung; and the Political Assistant to the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Ms Lillian Cheong, made a joint statement today (January 8) regarding their attendance of a banquet in the evening on January 3 and apologised to the public for their inadequate awareness and the additional burden brought to the anti-epidemic work caused by the incident.

     “We have all along been attending activities organised by the industry and different sectors to strengthen our interactions with stakeholders. The banquet of a stakeholder held in the evening of January 3 was one of them. We adhered to law in wearing masks and using the ‘LeaveHomeSafe’ mobile app when entering the restaurant and left in the middle of the banquet. We also fully co-operate to meet the requirements laid down by the Centre for Health Protection and have started quarantine at the Penny’s Bay Quarantine Centre early this morning after knowing the banquet involved a case tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus involving mutant strains or another preliminary positive case. 

     “Looking back, we are inadequate, both in vigilance and sensitivity. Concerted efforts of the whole society are needed to fight the virus, especially in light of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus involving mutant strains. We are deeply sorry for the additional burden brought to the anti-epidemic work caused by the incident. We have learnt a lesson the hard way and will spare no effort to elevate our level of vigilance from now on,” they said.  read more