Hong Kong security minister unveils new Covid isolation facility with 3,000 units, sea views and connected family rooms
- Secretary for Security Chris Tang showcases new isolation facility in Kai Tak, says he hopes coronavirus patients can find ‘a little sweetness in the bitterness’
- Site located in development area pulled from land sale programme earlier this year
Hong Kong’s security minister has announced the launch of a coronavirus isolation facility with 3,000 units located in the prime Kai Tak development area, with the blocks featuring private toilets, sea views and connecting rooms for families.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Saturday posted pictures of the new facility on Facebook, showing off lifts and individual bathrooms for every isolation unit, which are largely unavailable in similar centres across the city.
“Residents and staff do not need to walk up the stairs as there are lifts. Some rooms can enjoy the sea view or garden view. There is even an aeroplane in the garden,” he said, referring to a retired Government Flying Service aircraft exhibited there.
The Security Bureau is responsible for overseeing the management of the city’s isolation facilities.
According to the social media post, the facility has several connected units for families undergoing quarantine, with dedicated teams tasked with managing the site’s individual blocks.
“We hope that everyone will enjoy a better experience during their isolation, where they can find a little sweetness in the bitterness,” Tang said.
