Hong Kong fears food supply disruption as Covid hits drivers in worsening outbreak

The territory imports 90% of its food and supply fears come as it battles its worst outbreak of the pandemic

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Hong Kong authorities said supplies of vegetables and chilled poultry to the global financial hub may be temporarily disrupted after some mainland goods vehicle drivers preliminarily tested positive for Covid-19.

Hong Kong imports 90% of its food, with the mainland its most important source, especially for fresh food.