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Hong Kong Extends Social Distancing Measures As Cases Drop

Markings on seats to enforce social distancing measures at a restaurant in Hong Kong, March 28.Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg

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By Iain Marlow and Natalie Lung

April 21, 2020 at 1:58 AM UTC

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April 21, 2020 at 9:15 AM UTC

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Hong Kong is extending social distancing restrictions for another 14 days as a precautionary measure, even as the financial hub sees a drop off in daily new Covid-19 infections.

“This is not the time to let down our guard, or our efforts would go to waste,” Chief Executive Carrie Lam said as she announced the move Tuesday before a meeting of the city’s Executive Council. The measures were due to expire Thursday.