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Paul Chan defends his rental deferral scheme, which has come under fire from developers and landlords who say they will run into cash-flow problems.
Readers discuss the pros and cons of government plans to convert more public spaces into Covid-19 isolation facilities, the power of community outreach, the need for frank talk on mainland border reopening, and more transparency on projects funded by Jockey Club.
Readers discuss regulations for community isolation facilities, the chief executive’s juggling act over mass testing, the startling emergency alert sent out to the public, proper use of consumption vouchers and policy priorities amid the pandemic.
When Andrew* caught Covid-19, it was not the symptoms of the disease that turned out to be the most harrowing part of the experience.
The shift in strategy was only the latest in a couple of policy U-turns in the government’s fight against the worsening fifth wave.