Coronavirus: beware third wave of infections, Hong Kong doctors warn as mainland Chinese cities wake from economic slumber
- Wuhan, thought to be the initial epicentre of the dreaded disease, lifted its lockdown last week, while the rest of the country start to stir
- Expert urges more stringent checks on arrivals, and for public to remain vigilant
A third wave of coronavirus infections could hit Hong Kong, doctors have warned, as mainland Chinese cities wake from their economic slumber after months of lockdown.
“I’m worried about the third wave of infections coming from people arriving in Hong Kong from the mainland, with the country opening up now,” Dr Gabriel Choi Kin, former president of the Medical Association, said on a television programme.
“If no measures are implemented, it is possible that the infected could enter the community.”
The city hit the grim milestone of 1,000 cases on Saturday, even as it only recorded 11 new infections – the fewest since March 17 and the eighth consecutive day the number was below 30.
Currently, all people arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, as well as those who had visited Hubei province in the past 14 days before entering the city at its land control points, are required to submit their deep-throat saliva samples for testing.
