Hong Kong announced stringent new coronavirus restrictions and record new infections on Tuesday, while a shortage of vegetables added to the misery as truck drivers who tested positive for COVID-19 were unable to bring them from mainland China.
The Asian financial hub reported a record 625 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, with cases likely to continue rising rapidly, authorities said. There were 2,600 infections over the past two weeks compared with just two in December.
At a market in the city's downtown Wan Chai district, a staff member from Qiandama vegetable store, shouted to crowds not to enter.Some vegetable and fruit stalls selling mainland Chinese produce were shuttered while others were selling produce at double their usual prices. "When vaccination rates increase, when Omicron disappears and when other things happen, we will revisit our strategy," Lam said.Hong Kong's coronavirus policies have turned the Asian travel and business hub into one of the world's most isolated major cities.
All the measures are being extended to Feb. 24, when the city's vaccine pass will also take effect. People will need to be vaccinated to enter shopping malls, supermarkets and other venues, Lam said.
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