“Today is World Health Day. We pay tribute to all our healthcare workers,” Lam said in a 30-second video posted on her Facebook page, before leading her principal officials in a round of applause.

Hongkongers had joined in last Friday, with a "Clap for Hong Kong" event that was publicised on the government's own social media platforms.

無論大家身處何方，請一齊拍手，向一眾緊守崗位和艱苦奮鬥的抗疫英雄表達敬意，同時為香港鼓掌，大家互相打氣加油，繼續同心抗疫！