The Government will tighten the testing and isolation arrangements for air crew members, sea crew members of goods vessels entering Hong Kong for cargo operations and other exempted people from February 20.
It is considered necessary to further tighten the epidemic control measures on all inbound travellers comprehensively based on the latest COVID-19 prevention risk assessment.
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Last month Hong Kong Government decided to ban entry of anyone to Hong Kong who had been in the UK or South Africa in the last 21 days, and 2 days ago they announced that they are adding Brazil and Ireland to that list. This is in order to try to prevent any spread of a new, more virulent strain of the coronavirus. The ban remains in force until further notice.
To facilitate the need of COVID-19 test result for travel purpose, COVID-19 testing services for departure passengers are available at two non-restricted area locations of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The specimens will be tested by HKSAR Government recognised local COVID-19 nucleic acid testing institutions.
The COVID-19 testing services are provided by Prenetics and Raffles Medical Group. Passengers are advised to book the test in advance.
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