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Hong Kong reports 4,683 new Covid-19 infections, 193 of which were imported, and four more deaths

Several public health experts have called for authorities to gradually lift social-distancing rules as part of efforts to develop hybrid immunity among residents

The 200,975 cases marked the fourth straight day of a record count during the seventh wave of coronavirus infections in the country

Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising as the BA.5 subvariant of omicron takes root.

“We urge local leaders to encourage the use of prevention strategies like masking in public indoor settings, and increasing access to testing and treatment for individuals”

Covid-19 hospitalizations are now rising across the country as well, which means deaths may soon follow. For much of the country, Covid-19 will get worse before it gets better, though likely not anywhere near as bad as it was in January.