A seven-person mainland public hospital team is in Hong Kong to help with large-scale coronavirus testing. The chairman of the Association of Medical Laboratories said mainland experts tasked with helping Hong Kong ramp up its coronavirus testing should also have their qualifications checked and registered as per local regulations, RTHK reports. Speaking on an RTHK program, Li Wai-chun said no exceptions should be made even during a pandemic, and that any mainland support teams should comply with local regulations to ensure safety. Signatories of the statement include the chairman of Hong Kong Patients’ Voices Alex Lam, and the chairman of the Asthma Society Chan Wing-kai. They said that while they understand the central government wants to lend a helping hand in fighting the epidemic in Hong Kong, any doctors, nurses and lab technicians must comply with local regulations when they come to the SAR.

Source: The Standard August 05, 2020 04:52 UTC