Hong Kong reports record daily high of 351 coronavirus cases

Hong Kong reported 351 cases of coronavirus on Saturday, a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic, further pressuring the government's 'dynamic zero-COVID' strategy as other major cities opt to live with the virus. Health Secretary Sophia Chan said at a news conference she expects cases to rise 'exponentially' following the Lunar New Year holiday due to an increase in family and social gatherings and appealed several times for people to stay indoors. 'Stay at home, please,' Chan said as she again urged people, especially the elderly, to get vaccinated.