Hong Kong eases travel rules in apparent shift from zero-Covid policy

Ban on flights from nine countries lifted for fully vaccinated residents and quarantine reduced to seven days

Hong Kong will lift a ban on flights from nine countries and reduce hotel quarantine, its leader has announced, alongside a roadmap" towards eased restrictions that suggest a departure from the territory's zero-Covid policy.

From 1 April, fully vaccinated Hong Kong residents who have received a negative PCR test will be allowed to enter on flights from the UK, Australia, Canada, France, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines and the US. Arrivals have to undergo seven days' hotel quarantine, down from a previous 14.