Today the government updated the gazetted directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) to further tighten social distancing measures.
The updated directions are effective Thursday 26 Nov at 00:00 until 2 Dec at 23:59hrs
- Bars must close
- Nightclubs must close
- Bathhouses must close
- All Live music and dancing is prohibited even at weddings etc.
- There must be no more than 40 persons at any type of catering venue. Maximum will be 10 tables with 4 people to a table for all banquet venues. This is applicable to all clubs and hotels too.
- Restaurant capacity may not cross 50% of capacity.
- All persons must wear masks when not eating and getting up from their seats at restaurants.
- Hotels must make sure that if they have quarantine guests these guests must be separated from guests who are not under quarantine.
- Hotels have a responsibility that guests in quarantine cannot leave their rooms.
Feeling Unwell
If you feel unwell go to a doctor or the hospital – call ahead first, so as not to risk the stff.
Do not go to the local testing centers. These are for people with no symptoms.
Contact Tracing
To improve contact tracing all restaurants must apply for a QR code for use with the LEAVE HOME SAFE APP from the government by 2 December. This QR code must be displayed at entrances of restaurants.
More information on the leave home safe app can be found at the website below:
https://www.leavehomesafe.gov.hk
The government will use 599F to make sure that restaurants and other designated venues apply for this QR Code and post up a label within two days.