HONG KONG -- The eruption of new coronavirus cases in Hong Kong has blindsided officials who have imposed strict zero COVID measures on the Asian financial hub, forcing Beijing to send backup to contain the outbreak.
Mainland China to send personnel and build facilities to contain spread
People line up at a COVID-19 testing center in Hong Kong's Central district. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- The eruption of new coronavirus cases in Hong Kong has blindsided officials who have imposed strict zero COVID measures on the Asian financial hub, forcing Beijing to send backup to contain the outbreak.