Long queues of people tests are seen in Hong Kong’s city centre as they wait for Covid tests while authorities scramble to contain a surge in cases. "It's getting worrying, especially the cases have been going up these few days. However, I think in terms of the numbers it is relatively low compared to other western countries," says one civil servant. "My parents are still not taking the vaccine. I tried to persuade them. They have many concerns, since they are old, they are afraid that they will get other diseases from the vaccine," says another Hong Kong resident. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES