Hong Kong pledges $605 million as city fights to contain spread of virus
South Asia
14 February, 2020, 05:00 pm
Last modified: 14 February, 2020, 05:04 pm
Carrie Lam also announced measures to try to alleviate the burden on businesses and residents already hit by months of anti-government protests
FILE PHOTO: Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a news conference, in Hong Kong, China February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam pledged HK$4.7 billion (£464.66 million) on Friday to the city's Hospital Authority as it grapples to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Lam, the former British colony's most unpopular leader since it returned to Chinese control in 1997, also announced measures to try to alleviate the burden on businesses and residents already hit by months of anti-government protests.
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