Originally Posted by
brunos
Most people in HK are extremely worried about the virus.
Might be overkill, but I would avoid public transport. Taxi to Tai O would be fun and safer.
Depending when your trip is I would avoid leaving the vicinity of the airport given the developing spread of the virus. It looks like even in Hong Kong many places are shut down to minimize the spread of the disease. It might be that a hotel is your safest best for your layover.