Hong Kong on verge of large coronavirus outbreak

HONG KONG AFP July29, 2020- Hong Kong is on the verge of a “large-scale” coronavirus outbreak that could overwhelm hospitals, its leader warned Wednesday, as authorities implemented their toughest social distancing measures yet in a new blow for the economy.   

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 takeaway meals.   No more than two people from different households can gather in public with fines of up to HK$5,000 ($625) for those who breach the new emergency rules.