Hong Kong Rolls Back Some Virus Measures as Deadly Wave Ebbs

Restaurants can extend hours, gyms and cinemas to re-open
Public gathering limit to rise to four; beaches will stay shut

WATCH: Hong Kong plans to ease Covid-19 curbs from April 21. Health Secretary Sophia Chan provided the new guidelines during a briefing.Source: Quicktake by Bloomberg

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By Sarah Zheng

April 14, 2022 at 3:27 AM UTC

Updated on

April 14, 2022 at 4:40 AM UTC

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Hong Kong will begin a phased easing of social distancing measures next week as the world’s deadliest Covid-19 outbreak wanes.

Restaurants will be able to stay open for dining-in until 10 p.m., and can have up to four people per table starting April 21, government officials announced Thursday. Gyms, museums and cinemas can re-open, while bars will stay shut.