Coronavirus: Hong Kong restaurants welcome groups of 12 under eased social distancing, with operators expecting more evening bookings


By Sammy HeungJess Ma

Hong Kong’s restaurants welcomed groups of up to 12 patrons this week as eased social-distancing rules took effect, with operators expecting bigger crowds by dinnertime.

The latest relaxation of restrictions did not lead to a visible surge in large gatherings at eateries in the morning, but some residents were keen on taking advantage of the higher threshold.

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