Law Chi-kwong. The shortage of domestic helpers in Hong Kong has not been eased since cases continue to surge in the Philippines, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong said. He also said that many helpers were stranded in the Philippines due to flight bans, after they returned home to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays. In addition, Law said the vaccination rate in Hong Kong is still low, especially the elderly that need to be taken care of. He said the city has to fight for a significant increase in the vaccination rate before gradually relaxing the disease prevention rules.

Source: The Standard January 30, 2022 21:00 UTC