The “mask order” in Hong Kong that has been in place for over two years is now revoked on Mar. 1.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the decision on Feb. 28, saying that all data showed that the pandemic in Hong Kong was under control and there was no sign of a significant rebound. It is, therefore, the right time to revoke the “mask order” now.
“From now on, this year and next year, we can strive for economic development in all areas, and Hong Kong will develop at full speed in this regard,” Lee said.
Almost everywhere in the world, the “mask order” or the recommendation to wear a mask has been revoked. Since the end of last year, with the sudden shift of China’s anti-pandemic measures, local government officials and experts have made it their goal to lift the “mask order.”…