Hong Kong court denies emergency bid to halt controversial mask ban

A Hong Kong court has dismissed an application for an emergency injunction to halt the mask ban announced by Chief Executive Carrie Lam.Lam on Friday invoked emergency legislation to ban people from wearing facial coverings at any lawful or unlawful protest. The law will come into effect at midnight, and offenders could be sentenced to a … Continue reading Hong Kong court denies emergency bid to halt controversial mask ban