Hong Kong unveils mega relief package, tightens measures as imported coronavirus cases rise
  • 4 years ago
Hong Kong’s government has announced its biggest coronavirus financial relief package so far, earmarking HK$137.5 billion (US$18 billion) to save failing businesses in the city. Chief Executive Carrie Lam unveiled the relief package on April 8, 2020, saying it also aims to ensure that some 1.5 million workers continue to get paid in the tough months ahead as Hong Kong fights the pandemic. Authorities also tightened social distancing measures and ordered more shop closures as the city continued…
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