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From now on, crew members can go abroad and return to Hong Kong freely to keep the “code blue” hidden as “0+0”

Cathay Pacific announced to the crew that it would withdraw their “closed loop control” requirements at outstations with immediate effect. (File photo/Photo by Lin Junyuan)

The government has further relaxed entry requirements for aircrew based in Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific has sent an internal email to employees announcing that their “closed loop management” arrangement overseas will be withdrawn with immediate effect, meaning they will no longer be required to stay in designated hotels. After the crew returns to Hong Kong, they can move freely in the community after being tested at the airport The “Vaccine Ticket” remains exempt from the “code yellow” restriction , and a “0+0” arrangement is implicitly implemented.

Cathay Pacific reminds crew members that, in addition to eating and drinking abroad, they should avoid mask-removing activities in public places, visiting bars and other crowded places and attending large gatherings. From the same day, they no longer need to submit their activity records after returning to Hong Kong, but they need to do nucleic acid tests every day for the first 4 days after arriving in Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific responded to this newspaper’s query, saying that it welcomes the government to make relevant adjustments and is more flexible when adding flights. Cathay Pacific will continue to resume more flights as soon as possible. practical.

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