Hong Kong SAR issues red outbound travel alert on Ireland, UK and U.S.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government on Sunday decided to issue the Red Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) on Ireland, the UK and U.S. based on public health considerations.

The aforesaid countries have seen a persistent and rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, said the Hong Kong SAR government.

The government urges residents planning to travel to the aforementioned countries to adjust their travel plans and avoid non-essential travel. 

Apart from the aforementioned countries, the government also issued the Red OTA on certain European countries (Schengen Area), South Korea, as well as Hokkaido in Japan.