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Although it hasn't appeared on any of the official Hong Kong government websites yet, multiple media outlets are reporting that Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam held a press conference a shot time ago and declared a `virus emergency'.
From CNBC, this brief report:
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has declared a virus emergency in the city of 7.3 million, extending school cancellations until February 17 and canceling all official visits to mainland China.From the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
China coronavirus: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam declares highest level of emergency, schools to remain closed and marathon cancelled
- Lam to chair steering committee overseeing measures to cope with virus outbreak
- Most kindergarten, primary and secondary schools will not reopen until February 17
I'll post the official government statement here when it is released.
UPDATE 0515 hrs EST
I can now confirm the Hong Kong CHP website has changed their response level from `Serious' to `Emergency'.
