Hong Kong authorities have said they will lift mandatory hotel quarantines, lifting some of the world’s strictest travel restrictions that have hit the economy and left the international financial center on lockdown.

And Agence France Presse pointed out that “the long-awaited move brings some relief to residents and businesses who are waiting for the city to join the rest of the world, resume travel without obstacles and coexist with Covid, despite the fact that many restrictions remain to combat epidemic.”

In this context, she stated: “Over the past two and a half years, Hong Kong has followed strict “zero Covid” rules, similar to what China did during the epidemic, which has exacerbated the brain drain that the city is suffering from. while other international commercial centers opened up their economies.

“From September 26, travelers will undergo PCR tests upon arrival and will not be able to visit restaurants and bars for the first three days, based on a system called 0+3 by the authorities,” said Hong Kong President John Lee. . . . He added: “However, strict epidemic rules will be maintained, including social distancing and the obligation to wear masks and digital health codes to enter public spaces.”