Arcades will re-open in Hong King after several weeks of closure

Computer game arcades are set to join the league of businesses to resume activities in Hong Kong this Friday. 

The city declared new rules this week, which will permit specific organizations to reopen and resume their businesses so as to help boost the economy. 

Apart from computer game centers, Hong Kong will also permit films, gym centers, bars, and beauty salons to open businesses toward the week’s end. 

Nonetheless, there will be a few limitations. Arcade administrators should either frame obstructions between machines or guarantee that a consistent console is inert. 

The city has likewise limited the number of individuals that may assemble in a gathering; in the meantime, there will be an increase in this number raised from four to eight. 

A representative from the Food and Health Bureau stated that when things get more balanced in Hong Kong in terms of affirmed cases of COVID-19 in the ongoing weeks. There is a gleam of hope that exists for our life in social distancing at present.  

Regardless of its 7.5 million population, Hong Kong has only 1,040 confirmed cases since the first case was reported in January. 

Around only 2% of these cases are severe and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, while four of them have passed on. More than 900 have recuperated from the infection. 

Retail and other businesses are yet shut, with potential sanctions including fines of up to HK$50,000 and a six-month jail sentence.