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Hong Kong to extend COVID-19 vaccine pass scheme to 5-year-olds
Channel News Asia ^ | 08 Sep 2022

Posted on 09/18/2022 4:11:50 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Hong Kong will include children aged five and above in its COVID-19 vaccine pass scheme from the end of September, the government said on Thursday (Sep 9), as authorities try to boost inoculation levels there.

People aged 12 and above currently need to show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, malls, supermarkets and sports facilities in the Chinese special administrative region.

From Sep 30, children aged 5 to 11 will be required to have one vaccine shot, and two doses by Nov 30, the government said, adding that there had been a significant number of severe COVID-19 cases involving children who required intensive care.

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1 posted on 09/18/2022 4:11:50 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Hong Kong is part of China now.


2 posted on 09/18/2022 4:13:08 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: nickcarraway

I have lived in Asian countries for 3-1/2 years and know how paranoid *most* Asians are about germs… This is just an illustration…


3 posted on 09/18/2022 4:15:07 PM PDT by JustTheTruth
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Not even places like NY denied people access to supermarkets or clothes, etc. without a jab.


4 posted on 09/18/2022 4:28:40 PM PDT by matt04 ( )
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To: nickcarraway

Then I’ll identify as a 4 year old if I ever go to Hong Kong.


5 posted on 09/18/2022 4:37:21 PM PDT by DannyTN
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