Hong Kong COVID infections surge | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

Hong Kong has reported 986 new coronavirus infections as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak which medical experts warn could see 28,000 daily cases by the end of March, with the unvaccinated elderly a particular worry. The rise in cases, up 10-fold since February 1, is proving to be the biggest test for the global financial hub’s “dynamic zero” policy of virus suppression, which has turned it into one of the world’s most isolated cities. Following mainland China, Hong Kong is trying to curb outbreaks as soon as possible, in contrast with many other places that are trying to “live…