Hong Kong’s chief mentioned on Tuesday that the town would carry its masks mandate, one of many final such insurance policies on the planet, because it winds down its once-stringent Covid management measures.

“Proof exhibits that the coronavirus is underneath management in Hong Kong, with out main indicators of rebound,” the town’s chief government, John Lee, mentioned at a information briefing.

Beginning Wednesday, individuals will now not be required to put on masks indoors, outdoor or on public transportation, although services like hospitals and nursing houses can nonetheless require staff and guests to put on them, Mr. Lee mentioned. Beforehand, those that didn’t put on masks in public had been fined about $635.

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