Since February 2022, the government was planning to amend the Employment Ordinance to reduce existing labor disputes caused by the epidemic. FDHs need to know how the whole plan "Immunity Passport" is implemented.
Q: While the "Immunity Passport" is actually implemented, how many doses of vaccinations will be required?
A: At least one injection at the very beginning. Then, at least two injections will be required after a period of time, and eventually be increased to 3 injections at the last stage.
Q: Where ara those premises that applicable with "Immunity Passport" ?
Answer: According to *599F, for scheduled premises, such as:
Catering premises
Bar or Pub
Game Center
Bathroom
Gym
Playground
Public casino
Expansion of scheduled premises on February 8th:
Place of worship
Shopping mall
Department store
Market or Bazaar
Supermarket
Hair Salons and Barber Shops
*For more details, please refer to: https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599F!zh-Hant-HK?xpid=ID_1585303941558_043
Q: How many stages for the "Immunity Passport"?
It will be carried out in ^ three stages:
The first stage: Established on February 24, people aged 12 or above entering the premises where the pass is applicable must be vaccinated with at least one dose of the vaccine.
The second stage: Starting at the end of April, people over the age of 18 entering the premises where the pass is applicable must receive at least two doses of the vaccine.
Phase 3: Starting at the end of June, people over the age of 18 will be required to receive a third dose of the vaccine before they can enter the premises.
^ Entry to the relevant premises of the "Immunity Passport" is exempted for purchase of takeaways, collection of items, maintenance, vaccination, diagnosis and treatment or testing, government services, participation in legal procedures, etc.
As a helper, how should I declare non-local COVID-19 vaccination records?
Helpers already lived in Hong Kong:
Bring your passport and non-local vaccination records, enter the information at the designated post office to obtain the QR code.
*Link to designated post office address: https://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/common/tdforms/postal%20address_chinese%20(2013.05).pdf
Helpers planning to visit Hong Kong:
Non-local vaccination records will be checked upon entry, and a self-declaration vaccination record will be issued as shown below. Just scan the QR code to get the "Immunity Passport".
How to deal with losing of QR code:
Bring your ID card and non-local vaccination records to 18 designated Hong Kong post offices with your employer/
There will be staff to help you declare and obtain a QR code for free/
As long as you scan with LeaveHomeSafe, you can get your vaccine passport again
