This is the first time mainland health officials assist HK in its battle to control the virus. FMTNews China
Medical workers make preparations at a temporary hospital set up at Asia World Expo in Hong Kong on Saturday.
The initiative is the first time mainland health officials have assisted Hong Kong in its battle to control the coronavirus. Leader Carrie Lam said on Saturday the former British colony asked for help from the central government due to the resurgence in cases. The Chinese territory saw a surge in locally transmitted coronavirus cases in July and introduced a raft of tightening measures including restricting gatherings to two people and mandating face masks in all outdoor public spaces.
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