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Hong Kong COVID-19 Updates	Nov 2020

Dear friends in the ASEAN,

This is a special COVID-19 series, through which we would like to bring you updates on how Hong Kong responds to the pandemic and also share with you some exciting buzzes of how our city moves forward. We hope that you will find it relevant and encouraging. Please feel free to share the news with your friends and families.

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office

Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble set to kick off from Nov 22 Longing for a trip to Hong Kong after being grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic for months? Here’s the good news. Detailed arrangements of the bilateral Air Travel Bubble (ATB) between Hong Kong and Singapore have been announced. This is the very first ATB for Hong Kong. It reflects the Government's hope to progressively restore the city's economic activities amid the long-drawn battle against COVID-19. The arrangement also highlights the close connection between Hong Kong and the ASEAN. Before booking your flight, please refer to the Tourism Commission’s dedicated website for details: http://www.tourism.gov.hk/travel-bubble/en/hongkong.html Read the press release here
New hygiene protocol for visitors A new standardised hygiene protocol for tourism-related industries will be launched to bolster visitors’ confidence in travelling to Hong Kong. Launched by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, the protocol will provide unified guidelines on hygiene and anti-epidemic measures for tourism-related industries. More than 1,800 businesses and outlets have expressed interest in adopting the protocol in their business. The HKSAR Government is also exploring facilitated travel arrangements with other jurisdictions. We look forward to seeing you in Hong Kong soon!
CE’s update on COVID-19 The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has been generally stable and allowed the Government to take more precise control measures and resume more economic and social activities gradually, said the Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam in her monthly article on COVID-19.
Hong Kong @WRLDCTY Festival As Asia’s world city, Hong Kong took part in the inaugural WRLDCTY Festival, the world’s largest virtual cities festival celebrating urban culture and innovation in different time zones, from October 22 to 24. Here is some of the excellent programmes for your enjoyment! Panel discussion: Coping with COVID: Hard Lessons, Best Practice Hong Kong’s Unique Role as Asia’s Financial Powerhouse Hong Kong experience Experience Hong Kong’s Bountiful Nature with Classical Music Embark on a Restorative Journey in Hong Kong's Great Outdoors A Taste of Hong Kong to Take Home
Useful links Hong Kong update: Response to COVID-19 https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/html/en/Hong-Kong-Update/Response-to-COVID-19.html HKSAR Government COVID-19 Thematic Website http://www.coronavirus.gov.hk