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Published 20:27 IST, February 5th 2020

HK medical workers union demands meeting with Carrie Lam

About 100 representatives of Hong Kong medical workers union marched to government offices on Wednesday morning.

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About 100 representatives of Hong Kong medical workers union marched to government offices on Wednesday morning.

Protesters demanded a meeting with Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam.

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Chris Cheung, their union leader, expressed disappointment at Lam's refusal to meet with the strikers.

Medical workers urged her to resolve this situation by coming out and talking to them.

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The union started a strike to urge the Hong Kong government to close the border with China to protect the territory against the new coronavirus.

20:27 IST, February 5th 2020