In a statement, a spokeswoman for the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), which falls under China’s State Council or Cabinet, said the central government was “extremely worried” about residents’ safety and health, as well as the economy and people’s lives.
It said it will convene a conference between mainland and Hong Kong authorities in Shenzhen “in the near future” to “keep stability” and come up with strategies to boost Hong Kong’s battle against the illness.
“The motherland will undoubtedly reply as long as Hong Kong asks… We will undoubtedly be able to conquer the disease soon if we work together,” it stated.
There has been a 10-fold increase in cases since February 1, and medical experts predict that by the end of March, the city might see 28,000 daily illnesses, with the elderly who have not been vaccinated being particularly vulnerable.
As capacity for hospital beds, isolation, and coronavirus testing nears its limit, the growth is proving to be the most difficult test for Hong Kong’s virus control program.
Every day, hundreds of thousands of individuals, including the elderly and children, have been pushed to test, resulting in long lineups outside testing centers and an increased risk of infection.
In contrast to many other locations that are seeking to “live with Covid” by depending on high vaccination rates to provide protection while loosening restrictions, Hong Kong is aiming to control outbreaks as soon as feasible.
Because of the city’s rigorous regulations, it has become one of the world’s most secluded cities.
The HKMAO said it was also actively cooperating with the Guangdong province government to secure the flow of vegetables, fresh food, and other requirements into Hong Kong to ensure the supply of.
After many cross-border truck drivers who bring in products from the mainland tested positive for coronavirus this week, the former British colony experienced a rush on veggies.
In 2020, China aided the city with a large-scale coronavirus testing program.
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