Hong Kong extends social distancing measures with 56 new COVID-19 cases reported

Hong Kong extends social distancing measures with 56 new COVID-19 cases reported 1 2021-01-19 18:32:49 Xinhua Editor : Jing Yuxin ECNS App Download The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Tuesday announced the extension of social distancing measures for another week to Jan. 27 as 56 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported. Chui Tak-yi, under secretary for food and health of the HKSAR government, announced the decision at a press conference and said the eased epidemic situation has worsened. A total of 381 confirmed cases were reported from Jan. 12 to 18, up significantly from 266 cases…