Coronavirus: quarter of Hongkongers on regular care duties for loved ones during pandemic, with many feeling out of their depth, research reveals

One in four Hongkongers took on regular care responsibilities for their loved ones at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, but half of them said they lacked sufficient knowledge to manage the health risks of the coronavirus, according to new research.In a stark warning to the city that called for a long-term strategy, medical experts urged the government to offer more support to “informal” carers, while ensuring community facilities and home-based services remained open to help them during the…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3088998/coronavirus-quarter-hongkongers-regular-care