Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (李家超) yesterday said at his first news conference since taking office that he would work on easing restrictions on travelers while balancing the risks of a COVID-19 outbreak overwhelming the healthcare system.
Most travelers visiting Hong Kong are required to serve a seven-day mandatory quarantine at designated hotels.
Lee, a former security official who was the only candidate in the election for Hong Kong’s chief executive, took office on Friday, succeeding Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥).
Speaking at his first news conference ahead of an Executive Council meeting, Lee said Hong Kong is an “international city” and that he