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Given the seriousness of the situation, if the election were held as scheduled, its fairness could not be ensured, and the safety of voters, candidates and staff would also be endangered, she said. As the largest scale election of the Hong Kong SAR, the Legislative Council election involves 4.4 million eligible voters and 34,000 election staff. Having crowds gather at voting facilities and media centers would increase health risks, Lam said. The outbreak will also cause a great impact on election activities, Lam said. Contagion management measures such as border controls and limits on gatherings would also affect election activities....
