Coronavirus Hong Kong: long queues for testing a moneymaking opportunity for some; city logs 986 new cases

Long waits for Covid-19 screening have become a moneymaking opportunity for some, as more Hongkongers find themselves consigned to hours-long queues by compulsory testing orders amid an exponential surge in cases.The city recorded 986 new infections on Thursday, though that figure may not reflect the actual pandemic situation, as the labs confirming test results have been overwhelmed, according to a medical source.Residents in areas such as Sha Tin, Ma On Shan, Sham Shui Po and Yuen Long have…

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