Hong Kong mulls relaxation of social distancing

Hong Kong is considering easing some social distancing measures to allow people's lives return to normalcy after the Lunar New Year holiday on condition that there is no major change in the pandemic situation, an official said on Sunday. Matthew Cheung, Chief Secretary for administration of the Hong Kong government, said in a weekly online article that some restrictions imposed on entertainment venues and eateries could be eased from Thursday, reports Xinhua news agency. The government is cautiously optimistic, Cheung said. (IANS)

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