Hong Kong to shut bars, nightclubs for the third time as new COVID-19 cases jump

HONG KONG: Hong Kong will close bars, nightclubs and other entertainment venues for the third time this year, Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Tuesday (Nov 24) as authorities scramble to tackle a renewed rise in COVID-19 cases . Authorities are also reopening a temporary COVID-19 treatment hall near the city’s airport. Advertisement Advertisement On Tuesday, Hong Kong reported 80 new coronavirus cases, taking the total since late January to 5,782 COVID-19 infections and 108 deaths. The financial hub has so far managed to avoid the widespread outbreak of the disease seen in many major cities across the world, with…