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Hong Kong rolls out Covid 19 vaccine passport

Covid 19 passport
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Covid 19 passport
Hong Kong rolled out a vaccine passport on Thursday that requires people aged 12 and above to have at least one Covid-19 vaccination and also tightened restrictions in a city that already has some of the most stringent rules in the world.
8,674 new Covid infections
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8,674 new Covid infections
On Wednesday, Hong Kong reported a record 8,674 new COVID-19 infections as the global financial hub prepares for compulsory testing of its 7.4 million people - part of its "dynamic zero COVID" strategy similar to mainland China.
QR Codes
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QR Codes
"LeaveHomeSafe" is the Covid 19 contact tracing app that uses QR codes that are seen outside shopping malls at the first day of a vaccine passport roll out, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Hong Kong, China.
Covid restrictions
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Covid restrictions
Residents will have to show their vaccine record to access venues including supermarkets, malls and restaurants. They will also have to wear masks for all outdoor exercise and will not be allowed to remove masks to eat or drink on public transport.
Covid fatigue
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Covid fatigue
Many in the city are growing fatigued with the situation, as most other major cities learn to live with the virus. With bars, gyms and other businesses already closed and shopping malls deserted while many residents work from home
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