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Hong Kong to bar non-resident arrivals from South Korea over virus

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Hong Kong will bar non-residents arriving from South Korea from Tuesday morning in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak, the city's security chief said late Monday.

"Considering the development of the epidemic in South Korea, the Security Bureau will issue a red travel alert," John Lee told reporters.

"We also urge Hong Kong residents not to travel there unless necessary," he added.

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First Published: Feb 24 2020 | 6:28 PM IST

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