Hong Kong begins effective two-week quarantine for China arrivals amid coronavirus dread

Hong Kong has started implementing a mandatory two-week quarantine on February 8 for anyone arriving from mainland China, as per reports. In a bid to take preventive measures, Hong Kong has taken this drastic measure to stop dely coronavirus from spreing. According to reports, a vast majority of officials crossing border are expected to self-quarantine and may face daily phone calls and spot check by officials. Anyone found violating isolation period can face up to six months of imprisonment. 

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Arrivals declined by 75 per cent

Authorities hope this measure will halt cross-border traffic. arrivals have reportedly declined by 75 per cent in recent weeks with thousands queued up in neighbouring Shenzhen on Friday night to beat midnight deline before new quarantine rule. Hong Kong officials anunced how quarantine would work on Friday evening, just six hours before new policy became effective.  residents of Hong Kong are allowed to self-quarantine at home and mainland and international visitors at hotels or or accommodation y have arranged. officials said that anyone who has been to mainland China in past 14 days and n flies to Hong Kong from ar destination will also be quarantined. 

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722 died, more than 31000 affected

death toll due to dely coronavirus in China has reached reportedly 722, according to authorities on Saturday. According to country's health officials, number of people, who died of dely coronavirus in Hubei province has risen to 699. number of infected people has also increased to more than 31000. During daily briefing on Friday, Director-General of WHO, Dr. Tedros ham Ghebreyesus stated that re is a lack of protective gear and medical supplies in region, with cost of each, are up to 20 times higher.

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He said, " world is facing severe disruption in market for personal protective equipment. Demand is up to 100 times higher than rmal and prices are up to 20 times higher. This situation has been exacerbated by widespre, inappropriate use of PPE outside patient care. As a result, re are w depleted stockpiles and backlogs of 4 to 6 months. Global stocks of masks and respirators are w insufficient to meet needs of WHO and our partners."

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