Hong Kong Backpedals on Home Quarantine as Variants Flare

The video discusses the current COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong and mainland China. Hong Kong is experiencing a cautious approach with government-run isolation for those affected by new Omicron subvariants, which are more transmissible and less affected by vaccines. Meanwhile, mainland China, particularly Beijing and Shanghai, has managed to control the latest outbreak, with low new case numbers. However, there is uncertainty about how long this control can last without triggering more restrictions.

What are the implications of the new Omicron subvariants being more transmissible?

What challenges does mainland China face in maintaining its COVID-19 response?