The authorities of Hong Kong, due to the improvement of the epidemic situation, will begin to ease the restrictive measures in the metropolis in a week.

Restaurants will extend their opening hours from 6pm to 10pm. The population will be allowed to gather in groups of up to four people instead of the current two. Beaches, pools, picnic areas and bars will remain closed for the time being.

On Wednesday, the number of new cases of infection with coronavirus in Hong Kong fell to 1,272.