'Era has passed' as Beijing subway drops mandatory Covid-19 mask rule

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Respiratory specialists said it was unlikely China would experience another big wave of infections nationwide. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BEIJING - Beijing’s subway has dropped mandatory mask requirements for travellers, local media reported on Sunday, days after a Chinese health expert said the threat of Covid-19 to humans is no longer at a serious level.

Staff at a Beijing subway station tore down signs reminding people to wear masks, Beijing Daily reported. China has declared victory over Covid-19 several times, highlighting the government’s response and handling of the pandemic.

 

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