Hong Kong Vaccine Bookings Jump in Expat Areas While Others Lag
- People book shots as more than 70% of population now allowed
- City sees resistance to inoculations amid wide public distrust
People fill in their personal details before entering a community vaccination center in Hong Kong on March 10.
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Covid-19 vaccination appointments appear to be getting snapped up quickly in Hong Kong, especially in parts of the city impacted by the recent gym outbreak, after the government expanded access to shots in a bid to boost the lackluster inoculation rollout.
Spots for shots at community vaccination centers on Hong Kong Island, home to the city’s central business district and most of its expatriate population, filled up quickly on Tuesday, the first day that eligibility expanded to adults aged 30 to 59 years old, covering 70% of the population. The newly added group can book slots starting from Friday.