Coronavirus: Hong Kong could bring in mainland Chinese butchers to ensure continued supply of fresh food, livestock after outbreak at abattoirs

Hong Kong authorities on Friday sought to bring in “experienced and skilled” butchers from mainland China after an outbreak at the city’s two slaughterhouses resulted in operations being suspended and dwindling supplies.To ensure a continuous supply of fresh food and livestock, the government said it was coordinating with industries and mainland authorities to deliver the goods through rail from Lo Wu after opening three cross-border sea freight routes.According to a statement from the…

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