Hong Kong’s leader says all people entering from the mainland, including Hong Kong residents, will be required to undergo 14 days of quarantine because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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The latest:
- Hong Kong says all visitors from mainland China will undergo 14-day quarantine amid coronavirus concern.
- China says as of Wednesday there have been 490 deaths and 24,324 confirmed cases on the mainland.
- 2 cruise ships under quarantine — 1 off Japan, 1 in Hong Kong.
- B.C. reports a 2nd presumptive case of coronavirus. Woman in her 50s had been in contact with family members who had been in Hubei province, provincial health officials say.
- Public Health Agency of Canada says risk to Canadians from coronavirus low.
Hong Kong’s leader says all people entering from the mainland, including Hong Kong residents, will be required to undergo 14 days of quarantine because of the coronavirus outbreak. Carrie Lam said the measure will take effect on Saturday to allow Hong Kong day travellers to make necessary arrangements.
She said the government is looking for more quarantine facilities in addition to three current camps.
Lam said the government has been vigilant and is