HONG KONG—Hong Kong said on April 8 social-distancing restrictions including the closure of some bars and pubs, and a ban on public gatherings of more than four people would be extended until April 23 as it battles to halt the spread of CCP virus.
Other restrictions that have been extended include the closure of gyms, cinemas, mahjong parlors, karaoke lounges, and nightclubs. Beauty salons and massage parlors have been added to the list.
The global financial hub has also extended indefinitely a two-week closure of its airport to foreign arrivals that was due to end on Tuesday.
While schools remain closed, many people work from home, and shopping malls and restaurants are largely deserted, Hong Kong has stopped short of a full lockdown imposed in other cities such as London and New York.
The extension of restrictions comes as the central Chinese city of Wuhan, where the disease is believed to have originated, started to allow people to leave on Wednesday for the first time since it was locked down 76 days ago to contain the CCP virus.