Coronavirus: about half of Hong Kong’s bars could be shut for good amid pandemic, affecting 100,000 workers, industry players say

About half of Hong Kong’s bars could go out of business under the ravaging impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, affecting almost 100,000 people employed in the sector, according to industry players.Bars, pubs and nightclubs have been ordered to close between November 26 and December 15, marking the third round of restrictions this year, amid social-distancing rules to curb the raging fourth wave of coronavirus infections. But bars with catering permits, mainly those within restaurants and hotels,…

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