In today’s world, the new normal of travel is one which features strict procedures and guidelines that vary from country to country; if you are heading to Hong Kong, here are some things to know.
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Arriving in Hong Kong
Passengers arriving at the Hong Kong International Airport must undergo a COVID-19 test at the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre; the result will be given on the same day. Those with a negative test result arriving from the Mainland must undergo a 14-day compulsory quarantine; those from outside China will have to spend 21 days of compulsory quarantine at a designated quarantine hotel.
Certified Hotels
Be it those on the designated quarantine hotel list or other properties including hotels in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, stringent anti-epidemic hygiene measures are followed. When choosing a property, ensure that the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency has certified it through the “Anti-Epidemic Hygiene Measures Certification Scheme”.
Hygiene & Health
Properties which have the above certification such as Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong also follow comprehensive preventive and anti-epidemic control protocols; this includes the use of the Disinfectant Cleaner 2.0 by Ecolab, that can kill 30 pathogens, for air conditioning systems and rooms to ensure hygiene and health standards are maintained.
Other Measures
The ideal hotel will also feature many other procedures including frequently cleaning and disinfecting facilities and public areas and having an independent pipe supplying fresh air to each room. Apart from ensuring social distancing measures are followed, some properties also offer convenient food delivery service to the room and provide COVID-19 test kits for sale too.
Note: Since COVID-19 procedures are subject to change, always check for official updates: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html
