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Today the government updated the gazetted directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) to further tighten social distancing measures.

The updated directions are effective from 00:01, 2 December for 14 days

Civil Servants:

Civil servants are to work from home. Other than those who are providing essential or emergency services everyone have to remain at home.

CE is urging all private businesses to follow in the footsteps in the government and allow staff to work from home.

Premises that need to close:

Video Game Centers
Cinema
Playgrounds
Karaokes
Swimming Pools
Mahjong Parlors

Premises allowed to remain open:

• Gyms and exercise centers (No more than 2 people can participate in any activity)

• Massage and beauty parlors (They must keep up with strict hygiene rules set out by the government)

Restaurants:

• Restaurants must all close by 10pm.

• No more than 2 persons per table (From 4 persons)

• Restaurant capacity will be limited to 50%

Public Gatherings:

• No more than 2 persons can gather together at any one time.

Penalties and Fines:

Government looking at increasing penalties and fines for offenses related to Cap 599.

Today the government updated the gazetted directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) to further tighten social distancing measures.

The updated directions are effective Thursday 26 Nov at 00:00 until 2 Dec at 23:59hrs

1. Bars must close
2. Nightclubs must close
3. Bathhouses must close
4. All Live music and dancing is prohibited even at weddings etc.
5. There must be no more than 40 persons at any type of catering venue. Maximum will be 10 tables with 4 people to a table for all banquet venues. This is applicable to all clubs and hotels too.
6. Restaurant capacity may not cross 50% of capacity.
7. All persons must wear masks when not eating and getting up from their seats at restaurants.
8. Hotels must make sure that if they have quarantine guests these guests must be separated from guests who are not under quarantine.
9. Hotels have a responsibility that guests in quarantine cannot leave their rooms.

Feeling Unwell

If you feel unwell go to a doctor or the hospital – call ahead first, so as not to risk the stff.

Do not go to the local testing centers. These are for people with no symptoms.

Contact Tracing

To improve contact tracing all restaurants must apply for a QR code for use with the LEAVE HOME SAFE APP from the government by 2 December. This QR code must be displayed at entrances of restaurants.

More information on the leave home safe app can be found at the website below:

https://www.leavehomesafe.gov.hk

The government will use 599F to make sure that restaurants and other designated venues apply for this QR Code and post up a label within two days.