Virus test subsidy weighed, but cross-border health code not ready for long breakThe cross-border health code will be launched once the coronavirus epidemic is under control, Matthew Cheung, inset, says. The health code for cross-border travel is not likely to become effective before Thursday, the national Day, the Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, told lawmakers today at a finance committee meeting. He also said a subsidy for coronavirus tests could be considered. Lee also said the coronavirus tests are expensive. “The mutual recognition system for health codes is also ready to go, with technical issues resolved.

Source: The Standard September 28, 2020 08:37 UTC