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As HKSAR battles the fifth wave with over 600 positive cases for the second day in a row, the government has implemented some of the strictest social distancing measures till date. Closely following in Singapore&#8217;s steps, for the first time Hong Kong will cap private indoor gatherings to just two families,&nbsp;and a new ‘vaccine pass’ will be extended to shopping malls and other public places.
Scroll below for all the details from today&#8217;s press conference:
Latest Restrictions&nbsp;
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Hair salons and religious venues are going to be shut from 9th February to 24th February.
Dine-in will be allowed with only two people per table in restaurants where only staff members are fully vaccinated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Type D restaurants – where all staff are fully vaccinated and patrons received at least one jab – will be capped at four people per table, instead of the current six.
In an unprecedented move, one which was not taken even at the peak of Covid-19 pandemic, the government is capping indoor gatherings at two families.&nbsp;
A two-persons limit has been re-introduced in outdoor places. Details are still pouring in and it&#8217;s not clear whether members of the same&nbsp;family are allowed to be together in outdoor spaces.&nbsp;
Religious places of worship, malls, department stores, supermarkets, wet markets, hair salons are now included in the list of premises which will require the scanning of the LeaveHomeApp and a valid vaccination proof.&nbsp;
Random checks&nbsp;will be conducted to ensure the use of LeaveHomeApp.&nbsp;
Vaccine Pass
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The vaccine pass, which mandates people to show proof of vaccination, will include shopping malls, department stores, supermarkets, wet markets and , and hair salons (once they resume business). As of now, the pass will not be used on public transport, because of the difficulty of implementation and possible peak-time disruptions it could get around the city.
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Penalties
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Breaking social distancing rules comes at a hefty fine of HK$10,000, that&#8217;s double from the previous HK$5,000.&nbsp;
Fine from breaking the compulsory testing requirement has also shot up to HK$10,000.&nbsp;
The Employment Ordinance to be amended to avoid any labour disputes &#8211; as a result, no employer can fire staff for absence dur to compulsory testing notice or a possible quarantine order. In return, employees can be fired for refusal of vaccine on non-medical grounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Giveaways
A massive anti-epidemic relief funding of HK$26 billion will be presented to lawmakers at the upcoming Finance Committee meeting next Tuesday, once approved, benefits for citizens&nbsp;
People suffering from unemployment due to the pandemic can avail HK$10,000 as a one-time payment from the government.
Frontline workers like cleaners, security guards and cargo handlers will get a cash roll-out of HK$2,000 per month from February for five months.&nbsp;
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