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Hong Kong to Offer Free Virus Tests to Entire City, Lam Says
- City initiates a one-time free, voluntary test for millions
- Move shows powerful boost of testing capacity with China aid
A lab technician holds up a saliva sample for Covid-19 testing in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong will offer free virus tests to all residents, the city’s leader said on Friday, a move that reflects the powerful boost that mainland China has provided to its containment efforts.