Austrian Chamber of Commerce
Hong Kong & Macau

COVID-19 UPDATE by HKSAR Government (Part 1b) – Jan 28, 2021

Handy Links & Global Travel Restrictions Updates

Websites

Fight Against the Coronavirus

https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html

CHP’s geospatial dashboard on COVID-19
https://chp-dashboard.geodata.gov.hk/nia/en.html

“LeaveHomeSafe” exposure notification app
https://www.leavehomesafe.gov.hk/en/

COVID-19 Electronic Testing Record System
https://www.evt.gov.hk/evt/?lang=en-us

HK University dashboard on COVID-19 (with the real-time effective reproductive number)
https://covid19.sph.hku.hk/dashboard

BrandHK COVID-19 Update
https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/html/en/WhatSOn/HKUpdate2019.html

WHO Coronavirus website
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

FAQ – Fact Sheets – Press Releases

Designated Hotels for Quarantine – All you need to know
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/designated-hotel.html

List of Designated Hotels
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/designated-hotel-list_en.pdf

Management upon notification of a confirmed case in workplace
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/workplace.html

FAQ: Wearing masks in public places
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/public-transport-faq.html

FAQ: Requirements to reduce gatherings
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/social_distancing-faq.html

Fact Sheet: Hong Kong’s multi-pronged response to COVID-19
https://www.brandhk.gov.hk/uploads/brandhk/files/factsheets/Hong_Kong_Themes/Factsheet_COVID-19_E.pdf

Booklet: HKSARG Economic Relief Measures
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/fund/CE-Measure-12-eng.pdf

All press releases Jan 27
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202101/27.htm

All press releases Jan 28
https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/today.htm

Regulations

Prevention and Control of Disease (Use of Vaccines) Regulation (Cap.599K)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599K
– Expires at midnight on 23 December 2021

Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation (Cap.599J)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599j
– Expires at midnight on 14 February 2021

Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap.599I)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599I
– Expires at midnight on 31 March 2021

Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-Boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap.599H)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599H
– Expires at midnight on 31 March 2021  

Conditions for inbound travelers who have visited specified high-risk places (Cap.599H)
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html

Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap.599G)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599G
– Expires at midnight on 31 March 2021  

Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) (Amendment) (No. 16) Regulation 2020
https://www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/202024122e/es2202024122248.pdf

Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirement and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap.599F)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599F
– Expires at midnight on 31 March 2021  

Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation (Cap.599E)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599E
– Expires at midnight on 31 March 2021

Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation (Cap.599D)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599D
– Expires at midnight on 31 March 2021

Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap.599C)
https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599C
– Expires at midnight on 31 March 2021

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