Hong Kong elections could be delayed amid spike in Covid-19 cases

Hong Kong elections could be delayed amid spike in Covid-19 cases
The harbour in Hong Kong (David Davies/PA)

Hong Kong may postpone highly anticipated legislative elections scheduled for September 6, citing a worsening Covid-19 outbreak in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, local media reports said.

An announcement could come as soon as Friday evening, multiple Hong Kong newspapers and TV stations said.

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