🌊 Isolation wristbands
🌊 Isolation wristbands
Ways to mourn Abe Shinzo's death in Hong Kong.
Good morning.
No love letters from me today (although you can re-read the one I shared yesterday), but I do have a cheeky tweet that I posted today after experiencing the mess that is Gatwick Airport.
Mr Costello of HK’s Irish Consulate threw me a like, so that’s all the digital validation I need for anywhere between the next 2 to 46 hours. You could further enable my need for your validation by sharing High Tide or becoming a Premium Subscriber.
On Today’s Tide
International | Mourning Abe Shinzo’s assassination in HK.
COVID | Home isolation-ers to get tracker wristbands.
Weather | It’s too dang hot.
Events
Behind the paywall:
Crime | Cat mowed down by man in black seven-seater car.
Mourning Japan’s former Prime Minister’s death
The Consulate General of Japan in Hong Kong made a book of condolences available for people to sign and mourn (some brought white flowers) until the end of today. In addition to the book, the Japanese flag was hung at half-mast in Central’s Exchange Square yesterday.
Wristband regulation begins this week
COVID-19
Hong Kong will be making people under at-home isolation due to COVID-19 wear an electronic wristband to ensure they’re staying put at home, just as the at-home quarantine gods intended.
COVID-19 in Hong Kong
New local cases: 2,611
New imported cases: 252
Total cases: 1,273,917
New deaths: 7
Total deaths: 9,419
Compulsory testing notice: 71 places
Transport Commissioner Rosanna Law has tested positive for COVID-19.
As expected, Shenzhen Bay Port experienced long lines as travellers trying to get to Shenzhen had to wait to take their COVID tests.
Hong Kong? More like… Hot Kong
Weather
Hong Kong had its hottest day of the year (so far) yesterday, with the weather hitting up to 37.4 degrees in some parts of the region. The Observatory in Tsim Sha Tsui recorded a max of 35.1 degrees.
Events and deals
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Craft Logic 1 Year Anniversary
Our HT x partner Craft Logic celebrates their one year anniversary later this month on 24 July. Free craft beers and rare bottle sharing, lucky draws, discounts on other products.
And best of all - supporting local businesses and supporting us local media.
Where: Craft Logic, Central
When: 24 July, 18:00-22:00
For more local events, check out yesterday’s High Tide.
Making Philosophy Relevant: How Philosophy helps us live a happier life?
In a new collaboration between the Goethe-Institut HK and philosophy outreach program ‘Corrupt the Youth’, German philosopher Wilhelm Schmid speaks about how philosophy can help us lead a happier life.
Sign-up for his talk so he can make you happy!
Where: Library, Goethe-Institut HK
When: 14th July, 19:30-21:00
How much: $50HKD
How to sign up: www.art-mate.net (2829 9917)
or email library-hongkong@goethe.de
Limited Seats. Please register on or before 12th July 2022.
ReThink HK returns 5-6 Oct
HT is proud to once again be a media partner for ReThink - HK’s biggest and most exciting sustainability conference. This year’s conference invites more than 300 expert speakers to share their visions and insights, covering important topics like economic progression while coexisting with nature harmoniously, efficient use of resources, transformation to a low-carbon society, and circular economy for future generations.
Sign up here using the code HTP22 for 40% off!
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