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Al Jazzera English: Hospitals in Hong Kong hit 90% capacity as COVID-19 cases surge

19 Feb 2022

Hong Kong is postponing picking a new leader as the city battles a surge in COVID-19 infections. Chief Executive Carrie Lam confirmed the election, scheduled for March, will now take place in May. She also said authorities are planning to roll out mandatory, citywide testing.

Al Jazeera's Britt Clennet reports from Hong Kong.

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