People queue for masks outside Bonjour shop in Mong Kok. The government has announced 32 million masks for public use are on the way. Photo: May TsePeople queue for masks outside Bonjour shop in Mong Kok. The government has announced 32 million masks for public use are on the way. Photo: May Tse
People queue for masks outside Bonjour shop in Mong Kok. The government has announced 32 million masks for public use are on the way. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

China coronavirus: tens of millions of masks on way to Hong Kong and prisoners will work around the clock to make more as city confirms its 12th case

  • Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung says more than 32 million masks to be available for public as queues snake around shops selling limited and overpriced stocks
  • Cheung also confirms inmates at Lo Wu Correctional Institution will work around the clock to boost mask production

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Christy LeungTony Cheung
Christy Leung and Tony Cheung

Updated: 3:36am, 31 Jan, 2020

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People queue for masks outside Bonjour shop in Mong Kok. The government has announced 32 million masks for public use are on the way. Photo: May TsePeople queue for masks outside Bonjour shop in Mong Kok. The government has announced 32 million masks for public use are on the way. Photo: May Tse
People queue for masks outside Bonjour shop in Mong Kok. The government has announced 32 million masks for public use are on the way. Photo: May Tse
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