Hong Kong reports 5,020 new COVID-19 cases
Travellers wearing face shields walk through Hong Kong International Airport Departure Hall in Hong Kong on Aug 1, 2022. (File photo: Reuters/Tyrone Siu)
HONG KONG: Hong Kong reported more than 5,000 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday (Aug 4) and three new deaths, as daily infections continue to rise.
The island, which enforces some of the toughest COVID-19 restrictions in the world, is expected to ease quarantine requirements for travellers in coming days. Its COVID-19 policies are not as strict as in China.
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Source: Reuters/ic
