The govt however has not decided whether to relax travel and social distancing restrictions. FMTNews HongKong
People in protective face masks cross a street in downtown Hong Kong earlier this month.
The global financial hub reported no new coronavirus infections for a second day on Monday, bringing some relief to a city whose economy has been battered by the disease that came on the heels of crippling anti-government protests. Social distancing restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus have seen a relative lull in protests in recent weeks, with some democracy activists expressing concern the rules could be used to curb demonstrations, which Lam rejected.
The government said last week that social distancing and travel measures would be extended until at least May 7.
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