China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday announced that its residents are required to wear face masks in public places, including indoor public areas.
The decision will take effect from July 23 and will last for 14 days.
Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection reported 61 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, including 58 local infections, bringing the total cases to 2,018 in the city.
