Coronavirus: looming change in social-distancing measures puts Hong Kong restaurant and retail leaders on edge

Hong Kong’s business leaders are worried about the possibility of more stringent social-distancing rules being unveiled on Tuesday to better contain the Covid-19 pandemic, as further curbs could hurt restaurants and retailers as well as lead to a rise in unemployment.The city has already shut 15 types of venues such as gyms, beauty parlours, bars, nightclubs and karaoke rooms since January 7, but health authorities are preparing to impose even tighter curbs to cope with record-breaking daily…

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