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Aug 9, 2021
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Good morning.

Today on Paid Tide, you’re missing out on the latest in National Security Law and media-related updates (hint: Apple Daily).

High Tide isĀ hiring one talented writer/editorĀ to join our team. If you (or someone you know) could explain the Peloponnesian War – or any topic for that matter – in an accessible and engaging manner, thenĀ we absolutely would love you on our team.

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— Jasmine Lee


Water Wonderful World

Yes, I used the same pun twice.

Ocean Park’s brand new Water World isĀ set to open on 21 September, which means that in just over a month Hong Kong will have a whole new myriad of wet ways to get everyone’s germs to mix and mingle.

The park will feature 27 different rides and ticket prices begin at $255.

My question is, how do they plan to keep all of that sanitary in our mid-COVID world?


COVID-19

Twitter avatar for @newsgovhkHong Kong SAR Government News @newsgovhk
The Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating two additional #COVID19 cases, both of which are imported
2 imported COVID-19 cases foundThe Centre for Health Protection says it is investigating two additional COVID-19 cases, both of which are imported.news.gov.hk

August 9th 2021

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Coronavirus in Hong Kong

  • New cases:Ā 2 (imported)

  • Total cases:Ā 12,016 cases so far (79 active cases)

Compulsory testing has been made mandatory for one specified premise:Ā ā€œAny person who had been present atĀ Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong On Yee Nursery School, G/F, Ko Shing House, Ko Yee Estate, Yau Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong for more than two hours at any time during the period from July 27 to August 9, 2021ā€.

Get jabbed Grandma!

Walk-in vaccinations are now availableĀ to people aged 60 and up. A scheme allowing those aged 70 and above to get same-day tickets at vaccination centres without scheduling online has seen good success, therefore the government decided to expand it to include those in their 60s. There are 24 vaccination centres throughout the city that begin distributing tickets starting at 7:45 AM.


Beep boop, here’s something interesting

May be an image of 3 people, people standing and indoor
ah, my favourite humanoid nightmare is back

Learn a secret about Sophia the robot fromĀ Harbour Times’ visit toĀ ā€˜The Sparkle: Not Alive Yet Bright’, an artistic collaboration between Hanson Robotics, Computer Science Professor Johan F. Hoorn and local artist Sharmaine Kwan.

Click here to prove you're human


Understanding Hong Kong has never been easier.

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In other news

More support for lowkey sports:Ā the head of Hong Kong’s delegation to this year’s Olympics encouraged the government toĀ put more funding into lesser-known sportsĀ for future competitions. Six medals is a big deal, but don’t let it get to your head.

Standard Chartered plans to open aĀ ā€œgreen branchā€Ā that is paperless and offers more sustainable financial choices.

Cathay is finding more ways to rinse you of your money (just joking, sort of).Ā Hit hard by the pandemic, the airline isĀ lowering checked bag allowanceĀ for the cheapest tickets while giving other flyers more upgrade options.


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