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Editorial : Prevent unreasonable expectations

【明報專訊】Over the past few days, there have been few new COVID infection cases in Hong Kong. However, the numbers are not a true reflection of how the virus was spreading during the Chinese New Year holidays. Now the government has relaxed social distancing measures, allowing night-time dine-in services to resume and venues such as beauty parlours and cinemas to resume business. Such relaxation carries a certain risk. The conditions for the relaxation laid down by the authorities include: 1) the strengthening of virus testing, with some employees in certain industries required to get tested every two weeks and 2) the strengthening of tracking, as anyone who enters and exits restaurants and other premises must scan a QR code with the "Leave Home Safe" mobile app or provide their personal information. Although the authorities have repeatedly emphasised that those using "Leave Home Safe" will not leak their personal data, many citizens would rather let the restaurants record their personal information than store their information inside their phones with the "Leave Home Safe" app. It is questionable whether some people have provided their names and phone numbers truthfully. At this stage, the government can only try to provide incentives, trading the permission to resume business and normal life for the co-operation of all sectors. All it can do is try as much as possible.

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