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South China Morning Post
The genomes of the latest two mutated Covid-19 infections in Hong Kong are identical to the first variant case detected in the community, a study revealed on Saturday (May 1), raising fears over the emergence of invisible transmission chains in the city.
The news came as the government s plans to contain the spread of the mutated strains by requiring foreign domestic workers seeking work visas or contract renewals to get vaccinated drew fire from the Philippines top diplomat in the city, the employers and the workers. The city confirmed eight new infections on Saturday, all imported. Fewer than five preliminary cases were also reported.
All foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong will have to be vaccinated before their contracts can be renewed, the government announced on Friday as it ordered them to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing by May 9. The tough new policy in response to the worrying emergence of coronavirus variants in the city means domestic helpers applying for work visas from overseas will have to be vaccinated first, with details to be announced later by labour and.