Omicron Restrictions Tightened
Lam announces tighter social-distancing and travel measures as the Omicron variant creates renewed concern over community transmission in Hong Kong.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2022 in Hong Kong
Explore 6 historical events and records for Hong Kong in 2022.
Historical records for Hong Kong in 2022
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January
Kwai Chung Restriction-Testing Operation
The Government imposes a multi-day restriction-testing operation at Yat Kwai House after a significant COVID-19 cluster develops in Kwai Chung Estate.
February
Sixth Anti-Epidemic Fund Approved
Lam welcomes approval of funding for a sixth round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures as Hong Kong confronts a severe fifth wave of COVID-19.
Compulsory Universal Testing Announced
Lam announces plans for compulsory universal COVID-19 testing, with residents expected to undergo multiple rounds of nucleic acid testing during the fifth wave.
March
International Flight Ban Lifting Announced
Lam announces that the ban on passenger flights from nine countries will end in April alongside shorter quarantine requirements for arriving residents.
May
Sixth-Term Chief Executive Election Result
Lam welcomes the result of the sixth-term Chief Executive election after John Lee is selected to succeed her as Hong Kong's next Chief Executive.
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