Hong Kong implements tough coronavirus restrictions

Hong Kong is on the verge of a “large-scale” outbreak that could overwhelm hospitals, its leader warned Wednesday, as authorities implemented their toughest social distancing measures yet. From Wednesday all residents in the densely packed city of 7.5 million must wear masks when they leave their homes while restaurants can only serve take-out meals. No more than two people from different households can gather in public with fines of up to $HK5,000 ($625) for those who breach the new emergency rules. The latest measures are a bid to stifle a sudden spike in coronavirus cases that have upended the city’s…