Authorities will exercise leniency in enforcing the mandatory use of LeaveHomeSafe app for entry into government buildings and wet markets starting Monday, Secretary for Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen said. Starting November 1, all visitors to government buildings and offices – ranging from hospitals, wet markets, courts, public schools, libraries, sports grounds to police stations – must use the LeaveHomeSafe app instead of jotting down their details on paper. He reminded citizens that it is illegal to provide false information or use a fake LeaveHomeSafe app. Experts from mainland and Hong Kong will meet again shortly to discuss the necessary criteria, he said. Also on Sunday, Chua Hoi-wai from the Council of Social Service, called upon the government to give discretion to citizens who face difficulties in using the LeaveHomeSafe app.

Source: The Standard October 31, 2021 05:06 UTC