Students, like the rest of Hong Kong, are no longer required to wear masks. Photo: Dickson Lee
Students, like the rest of Hong Kong, are no longer required to wear masks. Photo: Dickson Lee

Virus outbreaks hitting Hong Kong schools linked to dropping of mask mandate, paediatrician says

  • Uptick in respiratory syncytial virus and hand, foot and mouth disease cases in community a result of students dropping masks, according to Dr Patrick Ip
  • He reminds parents to make sure children wash hands, get vaccinated, says social activities and exercise should be encouraged

Students, like the rest of Hong Kong, are no longer required to wear masks. Photo: Dickson Lee
Students, like the rest of Hong Kong, are no longer required to wear masks. Photo: Dickson Lee
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