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Hong Kong will institute its tightest social-distancing rules since the start of the pandemic to curb its largest coronavirus outbreak so far, as a wave of Omicron cases has raised questions about how long the city can continue its strict Covid-control policies. Hong Kong will require hair salons and places of worship to close for two weeks starting Thursday, and no more than two households will be allowed to meet in private, Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, said on Tuesday. Public gatherings will be limited to two people. Shopping malls, grocery stores and markets will join the list of...
