Hong Kong to Cull Over 1,000 Hamsters After Delta Flare

The video discusses the escalating situation in Hong Kong due to a Delta variant case linked to a pet store. Over 100 people have been quarantined, and all pet stores selling hamsters are temporarily closed. Approximately 2000 small mammals are to be culled, and animal imports are suspended. The Delta variant was traced back to imported hamsters from the Netherlands. Two humans connected to the pet store tested positive, prompting strict measures to prevent further transmission.

What variant of COVID-19 was found in the hamsters imported from the Netherlands?

What is the stance of the Secretary for Food and Health regarding the situation?