Hong Kong leader chides critics of universal coronavirus test

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday people opposing a China-backed plan for universal coronavirus testing are politically motivated and aim to sabotage Hong Kong's relationship with China.China has offered technology and expertise to test the Hong Kong public for coronavirus infection, and help screen for asymptomatic patients starting next month upon her administration's request, Lam said.But critics, including local medical and legal experts, have cast doubt over the plan's efficacy as case numbers are dwindling and concerns have been raised over the handling of DNA data collected by…READ FULL ARTICLE