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Hong Kong implements severe restrictions to fight pandemic

Hong Kong is on the verge of a “large-scale” outbreak that could overwhelm hospitals, its leader warned on 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.

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