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DC reform meetings held

The Government held exchange meetings on the theme of improving the district governance system and reforming the District Councils (DCs) at the Central Government Offices today.   Over 80 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and Hong Kong SAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were there to exchange views on improving the district governance system and supporting the District Council election.   Chief Executive John Lee noted that it is the first major citywide election after improving the district governance system and reforming the DCs, and is of particular significance.   He said it also marks the final mile for the full implementation of the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong” in the district governance structure.   The Chief Executive also noted that the election is of great significance to the good governance and the long-term st
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Stringent controls mitigate virus risks

Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan today said Hong Kong has stringent border control measures in place to mitigate the risk of transmitting COVID-19 mutant strains in the community.   Asked at a media session about the risk posed by the new Mu strain to the community, Prof Chan said the Government treats new variants, variants of concern or any COVID-19 virus in a prudent manner.   “The most important thing is that we have very stringent border control measures all the way from before the inbound travellers come to Hong Kong.”   She also pointed out that inbound travellers have to fulfil certain virus testing and quarantine requirements, adding that there is also the flight suspension mechanism in place.   “So with all these stringent border control measures, we will continue to review the global situation in terms of these variants' activities.”   Regarding the proposed changes to the Medical Registration (Amendment) Bill 2021 to attract more qualified non-locally trained doctors to practise in Hong Kong, Prof Chan emphasised that the proposed amendments will not lower the professional standards required of these doctors.
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