The government will consider to put a heavier penalty for violating social distancing rulesChief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said the government will consider to raise penalty for those who violated the social distancing measures. Her comment came as the city recorded 114 new Covid-19 cases today, according to sources, the highest daily increase in the fourth wave of outbreak. Currently, those who violate the mandatory mask order and four-people public gatherings rule are subject to a fixed HK$2,000 penalty. Speaking in a TV program today, Lam said the current penalty seem not deterrent enough and the government will consider to make the penalty heavier. Since the public gatherings restriction took effect from end of March to October 22, police have issued over 5,000 fixed-penalty tickets.

Source: The Standard November 29, 2020 07:07 UTC