The fifth wave of the epidemic has slowed down slightly, and some people are lazy to deal with the gathering restriction order! The “Headline Daily” reporter reported earlier that a large number of foreigners violated the gathering order to drink and drink water every evening in the area of Central Pier No. During the gathering, reporters arrived at the scene to learn regarding it. They saw many Chinese and foreigners holding open-air parties, sharing a table with many people, taking off their hoods for drinking and having dinner, chatting and talking, but there were no police patrols at the scene.
The waterfront park next to the Belcher’s Bay Bus Terminal in Kennedy Town, Western District has always been a hot spot for young people to skateboard and citizens to run. A neighbor revealed to this newspaper that since the outbreak of the fifth wave of the epidemic, the place has become lively following nightfall, with a large number of people coming to dinner and drink every night, “Now that dine-in is banned at night, and the bars are closed once more, many people come here to relax and enjoy the sea breeze. And the beautiful view of Victoria Harbour.” Mr. Huang, who lives nearby, pointed out that the park has a large pavilion with more than ten long platforms and chairs, fully furnished, and it has become an open-air party venue for Chinese and Westerners.
The reporter visited the scene for two consecutive nights, and following sunset, people came one following another, and soon every table in the pavilion was full of people. Even if the two-person gathering restriction order is in effect, there will be more than two people in each table, some with children, and the whole family is here to relax. They all brought bags of food and used the pavilion as a restaurant. They took off their masks to eat as if nothing had happened. “The child has been sleepy at home for a long time. Take him out for a walk and have something to eat here.” Lin, who came with his wife and children The husband said that he understands that removing a mask in a public place will break the law, so he will put on the mask following eating as soon as possible. Ajie, who was sitting with several friends, said that the epidemic is still severe, but he hasn’t seen his friends for a long time, and the restaurant is closed at night, so he took the risk to come here for a party, “I hope there will be no police patrols, otherwise the ticket will be big. things.” He hoped that restaurants would resume dine-in meals as soon as possible, and no more sneaky gatherings.
Police rarely patrol
After regarding 9 o’clock, when the citizens of the dinner party left one following another, another group of people arrived. It turned out that following nightfall, many people brought their own drinks and chatted with their confidants in the pavilion. In addition to not wearing masks, some people even blatantly illegally smoked in the park. According to what the reporter saw at the scene, there were three to four of them, some even as many as eight, and the table was full of beer bottles. One of the drinking citizens pointed out that the house was cramped and it was inconvenient to greet friends home, so he came here to gather. When a reporter asked him if he would be worried regarding being prosecuted, he said he was not too afraid. “This is far from the city center. After dark, few police officers patrol here.” The situation is more lively, and you have to come to Batai early to get a seat.
When asked by reporters, the police pointed out that from January 1 to March 27 this year, more than 2,500 cases of violations of the gathering restriction order and more than 4,600 copies of the mask orders were issued in various districts in Hong Kong. Fixed penalty notices and a total of 94 offenders were prosecuted. According to the police, appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with established procedures and taking into account the actual situation during law enforcement. The Police appeal to the public to take care of themselves and others and strictly abide by the relevant laws to help control the epidemic and reduce the risk of the virus spreading in the community. Anyone who violates the two-person gathering restriction order and the mask order will not only be fined 5,000 yuan, but also have the chance to be prosecuted. If convicted, violations of the gathering restriction order can be fined up to 25,000 yuan, and violations of the mask order can be fined up to 10,000 yuan.
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