Hong Kong to extend social distancing measures as Covid cases rise, leader Carrie Lam says

Published Mon, Jan 18 202110:01 PM ESTUpdated Mon, Jan 18 202111:07 PM EST

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, speaking at a weekly press briefing, said the government would reveal details later in the day.
On Monday, Hong Kong reported 107 new cases of coronavirus, the highest number in nearly a month, fueling concern over a new wave of infections in the densely populated city where businesses are already reeling from restrictions.

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks to the media at her weekly press conference in Hong Kong on Oct. 6, 2020.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday the government will extend social distancing measures due to expire this week as the city remains on heightened alert after the number of Covid-19 infections climbed back into triple digits.

Lam, speaking at a weekly press briefing, said the government would reveal details later in the day.

On Monday, Hong Kong reported 107 new cases of coronavirus, the highest number in nearly a month, fueling concern over a new wave of infections in the densely populated city where businesses are already reeling from restrictions.