From Wednesday, the FFP2 mask requirement will expire in Vienna’s public transport – Hong Kong will also lift one of the world’s strictest mask requirement regulations from then on. As the government of China’s special administrative region announced on Tuesday, masks will only be required to be worn in certain facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals from Wednesday.
In all other cases, the previous obligation has been lifted, according to Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post, Prime Minister John Lee.
Similar strict zero-corona policy as in China
Hong Kong authorities had strictly enforced mask requirements during the pandemic. Anyone caught on the street or in public buildings without a face mask risked a fine of 5,000 Hong Kong dollars (603.73 euros). At times, Hong Kong had just as strict a corona-free policy as mainland China. Incoming travelers had to spend up to 21 days in hotel quarantine. The city has now reopened and has largely returned to normal.
Source: Krone
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