HSBC, BOC close branches over Covid

HSBC and the Bank of China (Hong Kong) said on Thursday they have each shut around 10 of their branches, after staffers tested positive for Covid-19.

The branches, in various parts of the city including Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon City, Tsuen Wan, Yuen Long and North Point, were closed from Thursday until further notice.

The banks said those who work with the infected employees will get tested, and the premises will be deep cleaned.

Meanwhile, Hang Seng Bank said two of its branches which were closed over Covid have now reopened after full disinfection.

It added that all staff on duty in its Yuen Long and Telford House branches have tested negative for the coronavirus.