Hong Kong Ramps Up Coronavirus Testing Amid Some Skepticism

Hong Kong has launched a mass COVID-19 testing initiative with over 100 centers and aims to test 5 million residents. Despite high participation, some residents are skeptical, fearing data collection by the Chinese government. Pro-democracy activists have called for a boycott, citing faulty test kits. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam dismissed these concerns, emphasizing the importance of testing. The city has seen a virus resurgence, attributed to exemptions for mainland Chinese workers, and hopes mass testing will identify asymptomatic carriers to curb the spread.

What is the target number of participants for Hong Kong's mass testing initiative?

• 10 million

• 5 million

• 3 million

• 1 million

What is one of the main concerns critics have about the mass testing program?

• The cost of the tests

• Data privacy issues

• The location of testing centers

• The duration of the testing program

Who has called for a boycott of the mass testing program?

• Pro-democracy activists

• Business leaders

• Government officials

• Healthcare workers

What reason did officials give for the recent spike in virus infections in Hong Kong?

• Increased travel from Europe

• Inadequate healthcare facilities

• Exemptions for certain workers from mainland China

• Lack of social distancing

What is the primary goal of the mass testing initiative in Hong Kong?

• To increase tourism

• To improve healthcare infrastructure

• To detect asymptomatic carriers

• To boost the economy