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Hong Kong doctor issued over 3,700 fraudulent Covid vaccine exemptions, court hears

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Hong Kong doctor Tai Kong-shing, 80, is on trial for allegedly issuing over 3,700 fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination exemption certificates over seven months. Prosecutors claim he generated the certificates for personal gain without proper diagnosis, allowing residents to avoid vaccination based on fabricated medical conditions. The case highlights potential abuses in the pandemic response system.

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Why it matters

Over 3,700 people may have avoided vaccination improperly.

Evidence

Dr. Tai Kong-shing is 80 years old.

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Prosecutors alleged that Tai Kong-shing generated the certificates en masse for personal gain.

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  • Over 3,700 people may have avoided vaccination improperly.
  • Increases risk of outbreaks.

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A Hong Kong doctor issued more than 3,700 Covid-19 vaccination exemption certificates over seven months during the pandemic, allowing some residents to avoid inoculation on the grounds of skin allergies, chest pain and other conditions, a court has heard.

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Prosecutors alleged that Tai Kong-shing generated the certificates en masse for personal gain.

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The doctor failed to make a proper diagnosis before issuing the exemptions.

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Hong Kong doctor Tai Kong-shing issued more than 3,700 fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination exemption certificates over seven months.

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The certificates allowed some residents to avoid inoculation on grounds of skin allergies, chest pain, and other conditions.

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Dr. Tai Kong-shing is 80 years old.

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Dr. Tai Kong-shing stood trial at the District Court on Monday.

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