Coronavirus: Activists call for boycott of China-led Hong Kong mass testing over concerns of DNA collection

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But the government says no samples will be taken out of the city. Photo credit: Getty. Hong Kong began free coronavirus testing for all residents in the Asian financial hub on Tuesday, as the mainland Chinese-led initiative faced scepticism from the city’s medical community and public, with some activists urging a boycott. The initiative began with a 60-strong mainland team conducting tests. It is the first direct help from China’s health officials for the semi-autonomous city as it battles the pandemic. Related News First documented COVID-19 re-infection reported in Hong Kong COVID-19 reinfection 'not a surprise at all' - experts...