HONG KONG: The present Coronavirus or Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong appears to be grim with the top leader tightening the social distancing norms.

"I think the situation is really critical and there is no sign the situation is being brought under control," chief executive Carrie Lam told reporters on Sunday.

More than 500 infections had been confirmed in the last fortnight alone, nearly a third since the outbreak began, according to her.

Last week, the top executive announced new social distancing measures ordering the shutdown of many businesses including bars, gyms and nightclubs, and making wearing masks mandatory in public transport.

On Sunday alone, 108 new infections were recorded by health authorities, a daily high for the finance hub, taking the total count to 1,886 cases.

In the past two weeks, infections have spiked once more and doctors fear the new outbreak is now spreading undetected in the densely packed territory of 7.5 million people.

Following the new fears, Lam announced more regulations on Sunday.

The political situation in Hong Kong continues to be volatile leading to heightened hostilities between the US and China.