Hong Kong's leadership transition 2022
Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a question and answer session in Legco. Photo: Sam Tsang
Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a question and answer session in Legco. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Outgoing Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam attends her final Legco session of her term
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Lam ends her five-year term on June 30, with her legacy also expected to be touched on by Legco members
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HONG KONG COVID-19 RULES & RESTRICTIONS
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Quarantine days for inbound travellers
Mainland China/Macau
7
/
14
days
Taiwan
7
/
14
days
All other places
7
days
Designated hotels for quarantine
51
Catering premises
Persons per table
Bars and clubs (Open until)
All types:
2am
Karaoke (Open until)
All types:
2am
Restaurants (Open until)
All types:
12am
Social distancing and activities
Gatherings
Groups of max.
4
people in public
Gyms, cinemas, theme parks
Open
Religious places
Open
Beaches, pools
Open
Hair salons, beauty parlours
Open
Sources: HK government
Hong Kong's latest Covid-19 rules and regulations
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