The Hong Kong government has lifted its ban on face masks in the city. The ban, which was imposed in October 2019, was put in place to deter people from protesting and to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The ban was widely criticized by human rights activists and pro-democracy protesters who argued that it was an attack on freedom of expression.
The Hong Kong government has now lifted the ban, saying that it was no longer necessary given the improving situation in the city.
The lifting of the ban will come as a relief to many protesters who have been using face masks to protect their identity while participating in demonstrations.
Hong Kong Face mask ban lifted from 1st March 2023
2023 03/01