Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader calls for society to spread positivity as city confirms 6,981 cases, 135 deaths
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At her regular epidemic press conference on Wednesday, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor was asked to comment on a recent report from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), which warned that if a previously logged suicide rate continued, the city could reach record levels this year.
In her response, Lam said society needed to be more positive for the public to be confident and maintain mental wellness.
“We hope all of society can spread more positive news, work together to fight the epidemic, volunteer to distribute anti-epidemic packages, call neighbours and friends, particularly those under quarantine, to see if they have any needs,” she said.
“The media can also report more on good people and good things … These will all help Hongkongers face adversity, raise their ability to fight the epidemic and boost their belief in Hong Kong.”
