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Resumption of cross-boundary ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao
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     The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) today (January 5) announced that, upon liaison and collaboration with the Macao SAR Government, cross-boundary ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao will be resumed gradually with effect from January 8 to further foster cross-boundary people flow.

     Starting January 8, cross-boundary ferry services between Hong Kong and Macao via Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal will be resumed gradually with about 10 trips per day. To prepare for the resumption of cross-boundary ferry services, the Marine Department has inspected and tested the terminal equipment as well as worked actively with ferry companies to complete ship surveys, trial runs, berthing trials and drills involving relevant Government departments in order to ensure smooth operation upon service resumption.

     As regards land transport, the existing cross-boundary bus services plying between Hong Kong and Macao will continue to be strengthened subject to needs. 

     The existing testing requirement on all inbound persons from Macao will remain largely unchanged. All inbound persons aged 3 or above on the date of arrival at Hong Kong will be required to conduct a rapid antigen test within 24 hours, or undergo a polymerase chain reaction-based nucleic acid test (PCR test) within 48 hours, prior to the scheduled time of arrival in Hong Kong, and obtain a negative result for entering Hong Kong. That said, if they have stayed in the Mainland on the day of, or in the seven days prior to, arrival at Hong Kong, they will be required to undergo a PCR test within 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival at Hong Kong, and obtain a negative result for entering Hong Kong.
 
Ends/Thursday, January 5, 2023
Issued at HKT 21:55
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