COVID 19
Tips for Covid prevention
Practical advice can be found on the HK Government Website:
https://www.chp.gov.hk/.../foreign_domestic_helper_en.pdf
Travel restrictions during Covid
Cathay Pacific is a good resource for checking on travel restrictions at global destinations
Covid restrictions and processing new contracts.
Normally, you are required to return home while new visas are being processed. Due to Covid restrictions and quarantine, travel is difficult. Exemptions have been granted but are not guaranteed. Fair Agency offers some practical advice:
https://www.fairagency.org/.../can-domestic-helpers-with.../
https://www.fairagency.org/.../covid-how-long-does-it.../
https://www.fairagency.org/.../how-to-get-a-visa-extension/
Can employers require you to get vaccinated?
At time of writing (1 Oct 2021), vaccination cannot be used as grounds for termination of contract.
Vaccines for you
You can get free C-19 vaccines.
There are currently two options: Sinovac vaccine and Fosun Pharma BioNTech vaccine.
More information is available on the HK vaccination scheme website
Other useful sources of information for you to get information on C-19:
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Health Talks by Dr. Manio has done an informative live chat for Filipino workers in Tagalog.
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Article by OT&P: COVID-19 Vaccinations in 15 Easy Questions
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Article by AD Medlink: COVID-19 Vaccines in Hong Kong: Options, Safety & Costs
Where to get the latest information on Covid-19 in Hong Kong