Hong Kong Ramps Up Coronavirus Testing Amid Some Skepticism


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Hong Kong is mass testing residents for the coronavirus, but some people say they're skeptical about how their private data could be used by China. SHOW TRANSCRIPT Hong Kong is ramping up its coronavirus testing efforts. The semiautonomous city has opened over 100 testing centers as part of a mass testing initiative. More than 500,000 residents signed up for the program and Hong Kong officials say tens of thousands of people, including many government ministers, have been tested already. The government expects 5 million people to participate in the weeklong program, although it could be extended based on demand. Still,...