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LettersIs fear of Covid-19 holding back Hong Kong’s economic recovery?
Readers discuss the city’s economy, television broadcasts on the MTR, and curbing the spread of chikungunya
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It is a sad reality that Hong Kong is still struggling to bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic. Many seem to be having difficulty adjusting to the post-Covid world despite the World Health Organization declaring the pandemic over in 2023. Behaviour that was prevalent during the pandemic – working from home, shopping online and relying on food delivery – persists. These habits have been linked to the high rate of unoccupied office space and the closure of numerous restaurants.
Although significant efforts have been made, recovery measures such as promoting nightlife and steps to boost tourism to Hong Kong have not yielded impressive results. The path to normality remains challenging.
Could mask-wearing be holding back Hong Kong’s economic recovery? It is not uncommon to see seemingly healthy individuals wearing masks, in stark contrast to other major cities around the world. Even with the knowledge that Covid-19 has become much less lethal, the fear of it has lingered.
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