Hong Kong coronavirus fourth wave: sudden lockdowns leave some residents trapped in shops, hair salons overnight

Hong Kong’s decision to implement “ambush-style” lockdowns in neighbourhoods to contain the coronavirus pandemic has left some residents trapped inside shops, sometimes overnight.In one recent operation, a 10-year-old girl was in a hair salon getting a trim when her mother left to buy food when the order was issued. Eventually, authorities allowed the daughter to reunite with the parent after taking down the girl’s personal details.The strategy of closing off areas, often overnight, while…

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