Data from the IHS Markit from Hong Kong for March, headline PMI 34.9 in March (vs. 33.1 in Feb,)
- the 2nd-sharpest deterioration in the city since July 1998 when the survey began
And, now Hong Kong bars and pubs have been ordered to shut for 14 days. Previously:
- Hong Kong stopped all tourist arrivals and transit passengers at its airport
HK authorities say that 62 confirmed coronavirus cases in the city had been linked to bars
- leading to 14 further infections
HK has 802 cases
- 4 deaths
