COVID-19: Hong Kong imposes first lockdown due to surge in cases


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20 mins 1 minute read Hong Kong, January 23 (ANI): In view of the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Hong Kong government has imposed its first COVID-19 lockdown in Jordan, a neighbourhood on the Kowloon Peninsula. The government made a “restriction-testing declaration”, which requires residents from parts of the bustling neighborhood of Jordan to stay in their premises and undergo compulsory testing arranged by the government, CNN reported citing a statement. Jordan is a dense and thriving urban area with high-rise apartments, businesses, and restaurants. The lockdown area includes Temple Street, home to the iconic night market popular with...