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Hong Kong police arrest man, 32, over online call to spread the coronavirus | South China Morning Post

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Hong Kong police have arrested a 32-year-old electronics repairman in Central on Friday for allegedly inciting others to spread the coronavirus. The force revealed on Saturday that the man posted messages in a local forum in January and February encouraging Covid-19 patients to “go on a blue shop day tour to spread the virus”, referring to businesses that supported pro-establishment forces. The suspect allegedly violated the prevention and control of disease ordinance, which bans people from purposefully exposing others to infection. Officers confiscated a mobile phone to assist in their investigation. “The police strongly condemn the selfish and irresponsible actions…

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