Government expands vaccine bubble Cantonese Opera Performers must complete vaccination on February 24

To colleagues in the industry:

The COVID-19 epidemic has been recurring, and cases of mutant viruses have appeared in the community recently. Brothers and sisters must do a good job in epidemic prevention and must not relax!

In order to further expand the epidemic bubble, the government will implement the policy of requiring citizens to get vaccinated before entering listed places on February 24. In addition to restaurants, bars, etc., all theaters under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, as well as Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District, Sunbeam Cinema, etc., are within the scope of scheduled premises. In other words, if colleagues in the industry fail to get vaccinated before February 24, they will most likely not be allowed to enter the theater, that is, they will not be able to participate in the Cantonese opera performance.

For the sake of epidemic prevention and livelihood, we urge colleagues in the industry who have not yet been vaccinated against the epidemic (including: all positions in front of and behind the scenes) to take action immediately - go get vaccinated! Otherwise, after the government announces and implements the policy, colleagues who have not been "injected" may no longer be hired to perform.

For details on the vaccination programme, please see:

https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/zh-HK/programme#thirddose

The following is information on vaccination centers: https://www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/pdf/List_of_CVC_Venues.pdf

In addition, the government lists the following categories of people who are temporarily not suitable for vaccination. If your colleagues belong to the following groups, please consult your family doctor before deciding to get vaccinated:

Fubitai:

Have ever had an allergic reaction to the previous dose of Fubitac or other ingredients

Sinovac:

1) Have a history of allergy to Sinovac or other inactivated vaccines

2) Have had severe allergic reactions to vaccines in the past

3) Suffering from severe neurological diseases

4) Abnormal nervous system reactions occurred after vaccination with Sinovac

5) Uncontrolled serious chronic diseases

6) Pregnant or lactating women

If chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure, diabetes) are stable, vaccination can be given for protection.

Finally, if you have any inquiries about vaccination, please contact Ms. Ruan at The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong 2384-2929.

The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong

The 39th Board of Directors

January 4, 2022