Thousands told to stay home in Hong Kong

Health workers in protective gear inside a locked-down portion of the Jordan residential area in Hong Kong yesterday.
Health workers in protective gear inside a locked-down portion of the Jordan residential area in Hong Kong yesterday.PHOTO: REUTERS
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    Jan 24, 2021, 5:00 am SGT

Hong Kong imposed a temporary lockdown on thousands of residents for the first time to carry out mandatory testing of the coronavirus yesterday, with the authorities warning the move will be repeated, if needed, to contain the outbreak.

A government statement said the authorities aim to complete the exercise within 48 hours.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 24, 2021, with the headline 'Thousands told to stay home'. Subscribe
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