In just under two months, Hong Kong went from being one of the best places in the world at controlling COVID-19 to one of the worst.
Deaths have skyrocketed, the health system is swamped, morgues are overflowing and public confidence in the city government is at an all-time low.
While the government sticks to a "COVID zero" policy similar to that of mainland China, city leader Carrie Lam hinted on Thursday she could ease restrictions amid concerns over the city's status as a global financial hub.