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The country has been placed into its third lockdown, after scientists warned the NHS was at risk of becoming overwhelmed in as little as three weeks.
Although there is no specific date for when the lockdown will end, the government has a coronavirus strategy, including mass testing, and a large-scale vaccination programme.
The first Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was given to Brian Pinker, an 82-year-old on Jan 4, the same day the new lockdown was announced.
A view of the Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong. [Photo/VCG]
The Chief Executive s Policy Address for 2020 finally went ahead on Nov 25 after its abrupt postponement in mid-October. The reason for Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor s sudden trip to Beijing was obviously her hope of securing support from the Central Government before finalizing her speech.
One of the biggest takeaways from Lam s address at least for Hong Kong s more immediate future was Beijing s commitment to a reserve of COVID-19 vaccinations for Hongkongers, more community-wide testing initiatives, and a one-off subsidy program to benefit those who contract the virus.
Along with the pledge of the Central Government s support to Hong Kong s various economic ventures, they have stated that Hong Kong will be entitled to a reserve of vaccines that are developed or produced in the mainland.
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