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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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UNCOVERED: Hong kong urges testing shanghai struggles under lockdown | History Defined

Xinhua

Hong Kong authorities on Saturday asked the entire population of more than 7.4 million people to voluntarily test themselves for COVID-19 at home for three days in a row starting next week.

The announcement by Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Saturday came as the southern Chinese city is struggling to contain a fifth wave of infections that has led to mixed signals about testing and lockdowns.

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