Hong Kong mandates masks in indoor public areas, adds U.S. to high-risk list amid rising COVID-19 cases

China, July 13, 2020. (Xinhua/Li Gang) Special: Battle Against Novel Coronavirus China’s Hong Kong will mandate face masks in all indoor public places and add two countries including the United States to the high-risk list, as its daily increase of COVID-19 cases hit a new high on Wednesday. Starting Thursday, people will be required to wear face masks in all indoor public areas, including shopping malls, supermarkets, building lobbies and bus terminus, Sophia Chan, secretary for food and health of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, told a press conference on Wednesday. The requirement will be in place…