DDHK.ORG - Pemerintah Hong Kong relax the number of people allowed in group meetings or public gatherings from two to four. The latest policy on outbreak control Covid-19 this is valid from 24 February for the next eight days.
The easing policy was put in place, given the wave of local infection outbreaks continues to subside. At the same time, the Government assessed the community's need to continue social and economic activities.
"We are announcing that we will continue to loosen social distancing rules. The measures are gradual and regular, which include reducing the number of people allowed in group gatherings in public places from two to four starting from 24 February, to allow more social and economic activities to continue, "said a spokesman for the Hong Kong Food and Health Bureau. Kong, Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Group gatherings of more than four people in a public place are prohibited for an eight-day period, from 24 February 2021 to 3 March 2021. Anyone participating in group gatherings is prohibited; arranging prohibited group meetings; owning, controlling or operating the meeting place; and knowingly allowing such a meeting to take place carries a maximum fine of HK $ 25,000 and up to six months imprisonment.
Persons who participate in prohibited group meetings can relieve responsibility for the offense by paying an immediate fixed fine of HK $ 5,000.
The government is urging members of the public to comply with anti-epidemic measures related to wearing masks and a ban on group gatherings of more than the maximum number of people allowed in public places. To ensure that these regulations are obeyed, the Government will carry out inspections and legal enforcement efforts. [Source: info.gov.hk] [DDHK News]
