Hong Kong destroys 200 kgs of Taiwanese mangoes, citing traces of COVID

Published 2022년 7월 7일

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Hong Kong has disposed of 200 kgs of mangoes from Taiwan following the detection of COVID-19 traces in a sample. However, Taiwan's agriculture council has not received any notice about the issue from Hong Kong authorities and[/INST] disputes the claim, stating that there is no scientific proof of COVID-19 transmission through consuming fruit contaminated with the virus. The council has asked Hong Kong to adhere to science-based standards to prevent unnecessary disruption to trade. This decision comes after a recent similar measure by Macau.

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Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday reported that they have disposed of 200 kgs of mangoes imported from Taiwan. That came after they found traces of COVID-19 on a sample of the shipment. But Taiwan’s agriculture council on Wednesday said it has not received any notice from Hong Kong authorities concerning the issue. It also said there is no scientific evidence that COVID can be transmitted to humans through consuming fruit contaminated with the virus. It indicated that Hong Kong’s inspection of fruit packaging for the virus is contradictory to science. The council called for Hong Kong authorities to take appropriate measures according to ...

Source: Rti