Coronavirus: Hong Kong confirms over 7,500 new cases, vaccine pass to launch in days as residents urged to stay home
- The vaccine pass scheme, under which residents will be required to show proof of inoculation when entering certain venues, will take effect on Thursday
- Another 16 deaths reported, including that of an 11-month-old baby, the city’s youngest coronavirus-related fatality
As infection numbers continued to climb on Monday, reaching a new record of more than 7,500 cases, an 11-month-old baby became the city’s youngest coronavirus-related fatality, the third such death of young children in the past fortnight.
“We urge every member of the public to contribute to the fight against the epidemic, including reducing unnecessary social contact, and working from home if possible … But if you must go out, to a mall for example, bring the vaccine pass and avoid crowded places,” deputy food and health secretary Kevin Choi said.
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Hong Kong police mobilised in Covid-19 battle as new infections exceed 7,500
He renewed the call to exercise vigilance as the city confirmed a record daily caseload of 7,533 coronavirus infections, three of which were imported, pushing the overall tally to 60,363.
