The road to normalcy in Hong Kong is faltering. Although most of the anti-epidemic measures have been relaxed, the mask order has not been revoked. In the past, some experts suggested that the mask order should be lifted after the temperature rose from March to April this year. Government expert consultants said that vaccines can prevent diseases Liu Yulong, chairman of the scientific committee, believes that it can be gradually canceled in mid-to-late February. He said in a radio program today (27th) that after the Lunar New Year holiday, observe for two weeks. If there is no large-scale outbreak, you don’t need to wear masks in outdoor places with good air circulation. By about March, you can also avoid wearing masks indoors. Places such as hospitals and institutions should be abolished last.
Liu said that after the cancellation of the mask order, the number of new crown and flu cases is expected to repeat. Among them, the number of confirmed cases of new crown may remain at nearly 2,000 or lower, and the “post-mask tsunami” will not appear. Other anti-epidemic measures that are still in place can also be gradually withdrawn at the same time, including daily rapid antigen tests for teachers and students in schools, and rapid tests can be used to replace nucleic acid tests for entry and exit.
