This clip shows many domestic workers queuing up to take PCR swab tests in one of the many testing sites in Hong Kong, on May 1.

The Hong Kong government ordered 370,000 domestic workers to undergo compulsory swab tests.

This came after one worker tested positive for the South African variant of COVID-19.

The government has also announced that it will make vaccination a condition for the renewal of working visas for those hired to carry out household chores.

This decision is raising concerns over "discriminatory" government practices. No other category is currently subject to mandatory vaccination.

Hong Kong has been witnessing a slow vaccination rate, mainly due to public reluctance.

On Labor Day, many helpers had to queue up to take PCR swab tests in one of the many testing sites (our reporter visited the one in Yaumatei) across the city. The Hong Kong government ordered all 370,000 helpers to undergo swab tests after one of them was found carrying the South African variant of the Covid-19 coronavirus. In addition, Hong Kong will make vaccination a condition for renewal of working visa for helpers, prompting many to cry out against "discriminatory" practices. Indeed, no other category of the population is subject to mandatory vaccination.

Hong Kong has been beset by a slow vaccination rate, mainly due to reluctance from the public. In recent times, protest milieus have been insurging against expats posting post-vaccination selfies on social medias with the hashtage #HkTwitterGetVaxxed, stating that these same expats never could be seen on the 2019-2020 protests.