From Friday, travel restrictions for those returning from seven countries including Hungary and Oman will be tightened due to cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. The government announced on Tuesday that Bahrain, Bermuda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gibraltar, Hungary, Oman and the Slovak Republic will be specified as Group A countries from December 17 midnight, which will tighten the boarding and quarantine requirements for travelers. Non-Hong Kong residents who have stayed there within 21 days will not be allowed to enter Hong Kong. Hong Kong residents can only board a flight for Hong Kong if they have been fully vaccinated and hold a recognized vaccination record. They will have to undergo compulsory quarantine in a designated quarantine hotel for 21 days upon returning to Hong Kong, with six tests to be conducted during quarantine, followed by compulsory testing in a community testing center on the 26th day of arrival in Hong Kong.

Source: The Standard December 14, 2021 23:18 UTC