Hong Kong Could End Hotel Quarantine in Days, Lawmaker Says
- Easing could take effect by mid-October, Michael Tien says
- Authorities may scrap requirement for pre-arrival PCR tests
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Anticipation is mounting that Hong Kong will scrap hotel quarantine for inbound travelers, with an announcement possible in the coming days, as the city tries to maintain its status as a global financial hub amid a Covid-induced economic slowdown and brain drain.
The government could start disclosing details about the easing by the end of September, said Michael Tien, a National People’s Congress deputy and city lawmaker, citing his understanding from discussions with officials. The new policy could take effect by mid-October, he said in a phone interview.