HKU's Cowling on Plans for Citywide Covid Testing

The transcript discusses the challenges Hong Kong faces with mass testing and isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. It highlights the difficulty in achieving containment similar to mainland China due to limited facilities. The focus shifts to mitigation measures, emphasizing home isolation and rapid testing. The need for additional resources, such as hospital construction, is discussed, along with potential assistance from the mainland. The transcript also examines infection control during the Winter Olympics, noting the effectiveness of daily testing in preventing outbreaks among athletes.

What role does communication play in managing the COVID-19 situation?

What assistance is being sought from the mainland to address the COVID-19 crisis?