Hong Kong lockdowns likely to return after Lunar New Year, as health minister urges residents to show holiday restraint while city records 24 new cases of Covid-19

Limited lockdowns are likely to be reimposed across Hong Kong after the Lunar New Year holiday, and the health minister urged the public to show restraint over the festival so some businesses could reopen next week, as the city recorded 24 new Covid-19 cases on Friday.Health authorities previously said they intended to relax social-distancing measures after the holiday, on February 18, provided the daily caseload remained stable, allowing restaurants to offer dine-in service until 10pm and seat…

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