Pictures shot during the day and night in Hong Kong in February show the contrasting fortunes of the city, as it prepares for a rumoured total lockdown amid an Omicron surge.

Abandoned floating dim sum restaurants illustrate the economic catastrophe caused by Covid, while bright lights across the bay show that the territory's traditional hustle and bustle is not dead

The city is battling a major Omicron surge, leading to fears it will go into total lockdown, under pressure from mainland China's 'Zero Covid' policy.

Residents are fearful of leaving their homes while others stockpile ahead of the rumoured total lockdown.

Due to increased number of omicron cases by the thousands each day in Hong Kong, residents are fearful of leaving their homes to do what they normally do: shop, eat out, and do family outings. As a result, many businesses are losing money...eventually closing down for good.

Wanting to catch a glimpse of Hong Kong in its beautiful lights. From the outside, it looks unfazed by the pandemic.