Beijing says residents can go mask-free as China Covid cases hit new lows

BEIJING: Health authorities in Chinaࢀ™s capital Beijing have removed a requirement for people to wear masks outdoors, further relaxing rules aimed at preventing the spread the novel coronavirus after the city reported 13 consecutive days without new cases. Despite the relaxed guidelines, a large proportion of people continued to wear masks in Beijing on Friday. Some said the mask made them feel safe, while others said social pressures to wear the masks were also a factor. ࢀœI think I can take off my mask anytime, but Iࢀ™ll need to see if others accept it. Because Iࢀ™m afraid that people would…