Wallis WangOver 1,000 domestic helpers from the Philippines are greatly affected by flight cancellations and are delaying their arrival here by at least two weeks, according to employment agencies. Thomas Chan Tung-fung, chairman of Hong Kong Union of Employment Agencies, said agencies and employers were in a panic after hearing of the flight ban, and had to quickly secure another flight for helpers. If employers fail to secure another ticket, the booked quarantine hotel room for their helpers may also be affected, he said. "Securing a quarantine hotel room is more troublesome than flight tickets, because the hotel may not arrange another room for helpers if they cannot arrive in Hong Kong on time," Chan said. Chan also said the SAR would soon announce details for a fourth quarantine hotel for helpers.

Source: The Standard December 31, 2021 02:01 UTC