Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble delayed again by Covid outbreaks


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1 minute read Bangkok, May 17 (EFE).- A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Singapore has prompted officials to delay the planned air corridor between the city-state and Hong Kong later this month, the transport ministry said Monday. The so-called ‘travel bubble’ was due to be launched on 26 May. “Both sides remain strongly committed to launching the ATB (Air Travel Bubble) safely. However, in light of the recent increase in unlinked community cases, Singapore is unable to meet the criteria to start the Singapore-Hong Kong ATB,” a ministry statement said. “Both sides therefore agreed to defer the launch of the...