Hong Kong orders mandatory mask wearing to combat new virus wave

HONG KONG: Hong Kongers must wear masks whenever in public, authorities ordered Monday, as they unveiled the city's toughest social distancing measures yet to combat a new wave of coronavirus infections.
"The epidemic situation in Hong Kong is remarkably severe," Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung told reporters as he announced new measures, including a ban on more than two people gathering in public and restaurants only being allowed to serve takeaway meals.