Hong Kong shuts schools as new virus cases increase

Seattle Times Friday, 10 July 2020 ()
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s government on Friday said it is suspending classes for students through middle school following a rise in coronavirus cases. The semi-autonomous Chinese territory has reported 1,365 cases with seven deaths. The increase in new cases prompted the government to tighten social-distancing measures. Kindergarten, primary and secondary schools will be […]
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News video: Hong Kong: activists raise blank paper in protest against security law

Hong Kong: activists raise blank paper in protest against security law 01:07

 Protesters have held up blank pieces of white paper to avoid using slogans banned under a new national security law in Hong Kong on Monday. The law, which was imposed by China after anti-government protests last year, has made it illegal to shout slogans or hold up banners and flags calling for the...