Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

As the coronavirus continues to impact the operations of businesses the Chamber would like to share with members some information about the outbreak we have received from government and other reliable sources. We will continue to update this as and when we receive the information. Should you wish to add any information to this hub, please email [email protected].

Please also visit our upcoming events page as we will continuing our efforts to provide information and insight to you by hosting a series of webinars and events covering a variety of topics relevant to the current situation and other industry trends.

Government Support for Businesses

• 2022 Employment Support Scheme: Anti-epidemic Fund Scheme Overview
• Applications for Temporary Unemployment Relief Scheme to open on March 23
• Places of Amusement Licence Holders Subsidy Scheme under sixth-round of Anti-epidemic Fund to open for application
• Government provides financial relief to local primary industries
• Fitness Centre Subsidy Scheme under Sixth Round of Anti-epidemic Fund to open for applications on February 22
• Relief measures of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Sixth Round of Anti-epidemic Fund
• Subsidy Scheme for Employment Agencies to be introduced under sixth round of Anti-epidemic Fund
• Further support by Anti-epidemic Fund to tourism industry  
• Latest relief measures of Arts and Culture Sector Subsidy Scheme under Anti-epidemic Fund
• Scheme on Relief Grants for Interest Class Instructors Hired by Organisations Subvented by the Social Welfare Department (Phase 4) to open for application from January 20
• SWD launches fourth round of Child Care Centre Special Grant
•  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is leading a co-ordinated approach by HK's banking industry to support SMEs affected by the economic impact of the novel coronavirus. Measures are aimed at easing cash flow pressures and assisting hard hit sectors such as import/export and transportation sectors. 

Government Advice and Travel Updates

• *NEW* Global Travel Restrictions (Updated on 09 August)
  
• *NEW* Latest Quarantine Arrangements for inbound persons from overseas or Taiwan and enhanced vaccine pass function - Red and Amber Codes (08 August)
• Government announces adjustments to quarantine arrangements for inbound persons
• Government announces enhanced Vaccine Pass function
• Health Bureau's response on arrangement for persons holding Vaccine Pass Amber Code to enter premises
• Transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive at Anti-epidemic Command and Coordination Group press conference
• Press release on the Temporary Unemployment Relief Scheme
• Government seeks Legislative Council's approval to inject $27 billion into Anti-epidemic Fund (February 14) 
• Chief Executive welcomes passage of funding application for sixth round of Anti-epidemic Fund by LegCo (February 15) 
•  CHP website on coronavirus
•  WHO Coronavirus website
•  UK Foreign Office Travel advice – Hong Kong