Dot Dot Weekly EP1 | Toughest social distancing rules take effect

Our brand new English program, Dot Dot Weekly has been launched! Every Friday, we bring you a roundup of highlights from DotDotNews.

Weekly Highlights：

Toughest social distancing rules take effect

Starting from Thursday, the toughest social-distancing rules have come into effect, including a two-person cap on public gatherings, and the closure of hair salons and places of worship. The measures will remain in force until the rollout on Feb 24 of a “vaccine-pass” program allowing only vaccinated visitors to enter certain premises. At the same time, gatherings of more than two families in private places are also be banned.

Children aged 5 to 11 can book for BioNTech jab

Starting from Wednesday, parents of children aged 5 to 11 can make online appointments for their children to receive the BioNTech vaccine. Experts recommend a 12-week interval between the first and second doses for children.

Real-name registration for SIM cards to commence on March 1

Hong Kong residents will need to complete real-name registration for their SIM cards starting from March 1. New SIM cards issued from this date onwards will need to complete real-name registration before activation. Existing pre-paid SIM card users are required to complete registration with telecommunications operators on or before February 23, 2023.

Hong Kong's property sales plunge 16.5% in January

Hong Kong Land Registry recorded 5,911 sale and purchase agreements for all building units received for registration in January, down 16.5% from December 2021 and 4.8% lower year-on-year.

Weekly Video Products:

EyE on U | Chan Chak-ming: Judicial independence, rule of law better protected under NSL

Weekly Opinions：

Opinion | Many multinational corporations understand China better than Western politicians

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