While much of the world has moved past pandemic restrictions, Hong Kong remains a case study in balancing public health with urban life. On February 19, CGTN cameras captured daily scenes across the region – from masked commuters navigating MTR stations to ‘vaccine pass’ checks at dim sum restaurants 🥟.
Street Scenes Tell the Story
Footage shows temperature scanners glowing at mall entrances, sanitation crews disinfecting escalator rails, and parks dotted with socially distanced picnickers. \"We’ve adapted,\" said one resident buying rapid test kits at a 7-Eleven. \"But I miss seeing smiles under all these masks.\" 😷
Voices from the Community
Interviews reveal mixed perspectives: Some praise free testing centers and government transparency, while others express fatigue after three years of rolling restrictions. A pharmacy worker told CGTN: \"We’re selling more vitamins than ever – people want to boost immunity naturally.\" 💊
Notably absent? The panic-buying scenes of 2022. Supermarket shelves remain stocked as supply chains stabilize, though imported goods still arrive slower than pre-pandemic times 🚢.
