Hong Kong has taken a stricter approach to coronavirus quarantines than many countries, using wristbands to enforce a mandatory 14 day quarantine on anyone arriving from another country.
Hong Kong, along with Singapore and Taiwan, initially seemed to have gotten ahead of COVID-19, the coronavirus disease, with few infections. Then, a new wave of coronavirus cases spiked, largely from travelers from abroad. In response, arrivals have been given wearable technology to ensure that they follow the 14 day quarantine orders, or risk six months in jail and a $645 fine, plus possible social media backlash.
Here are what the bracelets are like, and how they work.
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