Face Mask Shortage: An Acute Problem in Hong Kong that the Government Failed to Handle; Public Demand Border Closure
As Carrie Lam encouraged the public to refer mask manufacturers' contacts to the Hong Kong government to faciliate the procurement of masks, the locals seem to understand the little hope in the government for mask supply, especially when medical workers have to purchase their own protective gears. While the shortage of mask persists, some citizens initiated the distribution of masks to help others.
A protest-friendly restaurant announced distribution of 2,500 face masks in its shops in Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O on February 10 on a first-come-first-serve basis, attracting more than 200 people to wait in line.
Owner of the restaurant, Kelvin expressed that it is imminent to stabilize supply of face mask in the market. He also called on Carrie Lam administration to fully lockdown Chinese borders, and consider regulating mask speculations.
Mr. Chan, a medical staff, came to queue up after work at about 7 am. He pointed out that mask shortage during SARS epidemic in 2003 was not as severe as it is now.
Chan said that the hospital distributes 1 mask a day for staff members to wear through work hours. He needs to purchase more to put on after work. His family is sharing 1 box among 3 members, which has forbidden him from changing the mask more often.
Source: Stand News
#Feb11 #ChinesePneumonia #globaloutbreak #FaceMask
As Carrie Lam encouraged the public to refer mask manufacturers' contacts to the Hong Kong government to faciliate the procurement of masks, the locals seem to understand the little hope in the government for mask supply, especially when medical workers have to purchase their own protective gears. While the shortage of mask persists, some citizens initiated the distribution of masks to help others.
A protest-friendly restaurant announced distribution of 2,500 face masks in its shops in Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O on February 10 on a first-come-first-serve basis, attracting more than 200 people to wait in line.
Owner of the restaurant, Kelvin expressed that it is imminent to stabilize supply of face mask in the market. He also called on Carrie Lam administration to fully lockdown Chinese borders, and consider regulating mask speculations.
Mr. Chan, a medical staff, came to queue up after work at about 7 am. He pointed out that mask shortage during SARS epidemic in 2003 was not as severe as it is now.
Chan said that the hospital distributes 1 mask a day for staff members to wear through work hours. He needs to purchase more to put on after work. His family is sharing 1 box among 3 members, which has forbidden him from changing the mask more often.
Source: Stand News
#Feb11 #ChinesePneumonia #globaloutbreak #FaceMask
100,000 face masks obtained by Demosistō to be distributed
Joshua Wong announced that Demosistō has successfully purchased 100,000 face masks from the U.S.. The masks would be distributed through District Councillors and available for purchase in a discounted price on Demosistō website. The main cost had already been covered by Demosistō.
Source: Demosistō #Feb11
https://www.facebook.com/200976479994868/posts/2785151148244042/
#FaceMask #Demosisto
Joshua Wong announced that Demosistō has successfully purchased 100,000 face masks from the U.S.. The masks would be distributed through District Councillors and available for purchase in a discounted price on Demosistō website. The main cost had already been covered by Demosistō.
Source: Demosistō #Feb11
https://www.facebook.com/200976479994868/posts/2785151148244042/
#FaceMask #Demosisto
#Contrast
Shielded From Coronavirus:
The Status of Police in Hong Kong
As of 11 February, four people from two households in Tsing Yi's Cheung Hong Estate were infected with the new coronavirus. District Councilors distributed bleaching solution to residents who were deeply worried about the impending risk of infection.
On the ground, the Hong Kong police showed up with protective gears and preventive equippment that every civilian, medical personnel, cleaner, security guard would wish for amidst the shortage of supply in the city.
Source: Stand News #Feb11
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"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
--Animal Farm, George Orwell
#FaceMask #PoliceState #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #AnimalFarm #Shortage
United Christian Hospital’s Inventory of masks and protective suits would only last for 5 more days
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17054
How Many (Types of) Masks do Hongkongers Have to Wear?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17080
Shielded From Coronavirus:
The Status of Police in Hong Kong
As of 11 February, four people from two households in Tsing Yi's Cheung Hong Estate were infected with the new coronavirus. District Councilors distributed bleaching solution to residents who were deeply worried about the impending risk of infection.
On the ground, the Hong Kong police showed up with protective gears and preventive equippment that every civilian, medical personnel, cleaner, security guard would wish for amidst the shortage of supply in the city.
Source: Stand News #Feb11
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"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
--Animal Farm, George Orwell
#FaceMask #PoliceState #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #AnimalFarm #Shortage
United Christian Hospital’s Inventory of masks and protective suits would only last for 5 more days
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17054
How Many (Types of) Masks do Hongkongers Have to Wear?
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17080
#ChinesePneumonia #HealthCrisis
United Christian Hospital’s Inventory of masks and protective suits would only last for 5 more days
At present, the United Christian Hospital only has an inventory of surgical mask and advance protective suits that can last for 5 days as well as N95 masks and ordinary protective suits for 20 days.
Once these surgical masks are exhausted, medical staff might need to prepare their own supply.
Source: https://lih.kg/1874285
#Feb11
#FaceMask #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #HA #HKMedics #Shortage
Shielded From Coronavirus:
Different Statuses of Hong Kong Police, Civilians, Medical Staff ...
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17053
United Christian Hospital’s Inventory of masks and protective suits would only last for 5 more days
At present, the United Christian Hospital only has an inventory of surgical mask and advance protective suits that can last for 5 days as well as N95 masks and ordinary protective suits for 20 days.
Once these surgical masks are exhausted, medical staff might need to prepare their own supply.
Source: https://lih.kg/1874285
#Feb11
#FaceMask #GovernanceCrisis #FailedState #HA #HKMedics #Shortage
Shielded From Coronavirus:
Different Statuses of Hong Kong Police, Civilians, Medical Staff ...
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17053
Governance Crisis in Times of Epidemic
Just as the Hong Kong Government refuses to close the borders with China, the Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan "strongly advised" cinemas, karaokes, tutorial schoolz, acitivity centers, private clubs and any venue that gathers peole to "stop running" in the coming two weeks, in order to reduce the transmission rate of Wuhan pneumonia.
Text: RTHK #Feb10
Photo: Daniel Cheung
https://www.facebook.com/100000911270684/posts/3678043442235995/
#FailedState #FaceMask #HongKongProtests
Just as the Hong Kong Government refuses to close the borders with China, the Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan "strongly advised" cinemas, karaokes, tutorial schoolz, acitivity centers, private clubs and any venue that gathers peole to "stop running" in the coming two weeks, in order to reduce the transmission rate of Wuhan pneumonia.
Text: RTHK #Feb10
Photo: Daniel Cheung
https://www.facebook.com/100000911270684/posts/3678043442235995/
#FailedState #FaceMask #HongKongProtests
#FaceMask #FailedState
How Many (Types of) Masks do Hongkongers Have to Wear?
From the eruption of the Anti-extradition Law Movement since June 2019 to the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the Hong Kong government, unelected, refused to answer to the damands of the population all along, from the withdrawal of the bill, universal suffrage, the adequate supply of protective masks to the closure of Hong Kong-China borders.
#FaceMasks
#6200 #6502QL #7500 #3200 #6800 #60926 #2097 #P100 #7093 #6035 #3M
Source: Flash Media HK #Feb11 #HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #HongKongProtests
Shielded From Coronavirus:
The Status of Police in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17053
How Many (Types of) Masks do Hongkongers Have to Wear?
From the eruption of the Anti-extradition Law Movement since June 2019 to the coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the Hong Kong government, unelected, refused to answer to the damands of the population all along, from the withdrawal of the bill, universal suffrage, the adequate supply of protective masks to the closure of Hong Kong-China borders.
#FaceMasks
#6200 #6502QL #7500 #3200 #6800 #60926 #2097 #P100 #7093 #6035 #3M
Source: Flash Media HK #Feb11 #HealthCrisis #GovernanceCrisis #HongKongProtests
Shielded From Coronavirus:
The Status of Police in Hong Kong
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17053
#FailedState #FaceMask
Face Mask Shortage: Pharmacy Give Free Masks to Elderly
As of Feb 15, there are 56 cases of Wuhan Pneumonia confirmed in Hong Kong. While the Hong Kong government neither provided masks for its citizens nor found a solution to the shortage of protective equipment in town, the people of Hong Kong were on the hunt for facemasks everyday.
A pharmacy in Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong distributed free face masks to seniors over 60 years old in the afternoon of Feb 15, attracting about 200 people lining outside the store even before the distribution started.
Photo / Sam Lee @ USP United Social Press
#Feb15 #ChinesePneumonia #NovelCoronavirus
Face Mask Shortage: Pharmacy Give Free Masks to Elderly
As of Feb 15, there are 56 cases of Wuhan Pneumonia confirmed in Hong Kong. While the Hong Kong government neither provided masks for its citizens nor found a solution to the shortage of protective equipment in town, the people of Hong Kong were on the hunt for facemasks everyday.
A pharmacy in Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong distributed free face masks to seniors over 60 years old in the afternoon of Feb 15, attracting about 200 people lining outside the store even before the distribution started.
Photo / Sam Lee @ USP United Social Press
#Feb15 #ChinesePneumonia #NovelCoronavirus
Police intercept civilians after the lawful rally in Fotan
The rally had been granted the letter of no objection by the police and taken place peacefully.
Mr. Lee, as one of the citizens being stopped and search, said he was taking a photo when the police targetted two people wearing respirator masks; after the police seeing Mr. Lee, his ID was checked as he was searched by the police.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#PoliceState #FaceMask
The rally had been granted the letter of no objection by the police and taken place peacefully.
Mr. Lee, as one of the citizens being stopped and search, said he was taking a photo when the police targetted two people wearing respirator masks; after the police seeing Mr. Lee, his ID was checked as he was searched by the police.
Source: Stand News #Feb16
#PoliceState #FaceMask
#FaceMask #Shortage #Feb17
Pro-democracy Group Demosisto Announces the Procurement of another 1.2 million Face Masks for Hongkongers
From Joshua Wong's Twitter:
https://twitter.com/joshuawongcf/status/1229331096933978113?s=197
#JoshuaWong #Demosisto
Pro-democracy Group Demosisto Announces the Procurement of another 1.2 million Face Masks for Hongkongers
From Joshua Wong's Twitter:
https://twitter.com/joshuawongcf/status/1229331096933978113?s=197
#JoshuaWong #Demosisto
#FaceMask #HKMedics
Li Ka Shing Foundation ordered N95 filter masks for medical staff in Hong Kong.
Since the Hong Kong government has been incapable of proscuring masks for the population, the problem of mask shortage persisted in Hong Kong.
From political groups, NGO, restaurants to individuals, those who managed to source masks distributed masks, sometimes, for free and sometimes, at a cost.
While the borders with China remain open, the demand for masks would continue in Hong Kong.
Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=142437067240312&id=101928361291183
#Feb19
Li Ka Shing Foundation ordered N95 filter masks for medical staff in Hong Kong.
Since the Hong Kong government has been incapable of proscuring masks for the population, the problem of mask shortage persisted in Hong Kong.
From political groups, NGO, restaurants to individuals, those who managed to source masks distributed masks, sometimes, for free and sometimes, at a cost.
While the borders with China remain open, the demand for masks would continue in Hong Kong.
Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=142437067240312&id=101928361291183
#Feb19
#SelfHelp #FaceMask
In Solidarity: Nepali Organizations Distribute Free Masks in Hong Kong for Multiple Times
During the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong, local communities stayed in solidarity by offering masks to the public at times of supply shortage. Public attention was also paid to the welfare of the eldeely, disabled, underpriviledged and frontline cleaners.
On February 10, the Nepali Lali Gurans Association of Hong Kong gave out around 5000 face masks to the public in Yuen Long.
On February 16, the Nepaliese Co-Ordination Committee distributed another 4000 facemasks on Shanghai Street at Jordan. On the same day, Nepali Youths Social Campaigner also handed out facemasks to those in need.
Self Help in Times of Coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17460
Filmmaker established a mask production line in two weeks: Available from March, selling each for $1HKD
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17682
In Solidarity: Nepali Organizations Distribute Free Masks in Hong Kong for Multiple Times
During the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong, local communities stayed in solidarity by offering masks to the public at times of supply shortage. Public attention was also paid to the welfare of the eldeely, disabled, underpriviledged and frontline cleaners.
On February 10, the Nepali Lali Gurans Association of Hong Kong gave out around 5000 face masks to the public in Yuen Long.
On February 16, the Nepaliese Co-Ordination Committee distributed another 4000 facemasks on Shanghai Street at Jordan. On the same day, Nepali Youths Social Campaigner also handed out facemasks to those in need.
Self Help in Times of Coronavirus
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17460
Filmmaker established a mask production line in two weeks: Available from March, selling each for $1HKD
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17682
#ChineseNetizens #AntiJapan
Chinese Netizen Transforms Anti-Japan into Love for Japan upon Japan's Facemask Donation
"Even if I get Wuhan Pneumonia and am going to die in my house, I won't need half a face mask from Japan!", a Chinese netizen posted on Twitter.
The same netizen, like many others in China, has a habit to post vulgar insults about Japan and people who like Japan. Their "arguments" often correlate condemnation against Japanese occupation during World War II to unrelated contexts of the present, while making Beijing-centered nationalistic statement along the way. The following post is an example:
"You losers f**king use Chinese language and Chinese characters. Can I kill your mothers and apologise afterwards? Did you take your f**king history lessons in secondary school? How many [Chinese] revolutionists were killed by Japanese? Now you tell me the Chinese killed more people than them? Do you have a f**king idea how many cruel things Japanese did in China?"
However, the said netizen later tweeted a post to express his "love" to Japan, after Japan had sent masks to China during the coronavirus outbreak. The netizen uploaded a photo of a store in Japan but with the sign "Fight on, China". After all, his profile photo took after an Japanese anime character.
#Twitter #FaceMask #WuhanPneumonia #WWII
Read More
Chinese Extreme Nationalism:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/11146
Japan donates Anti-epidemic Supply to China
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17533
Shop in Japan Cites Poet to Encourage Customers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17066
Chinese Netizen Transforms Anti-Japan into Love for Japan upon Japan's Facemask Donation
"Even if I get Wuhan Pneumonia and am going to die in my house, I won't need half a face mask from Japan!", a Chinese netizen posted on Twitter.
The same netizen, like many others in China, has a habit to post vulgar insults about Japan and people who like Japan. Their "arguments" often correlate condemnation against Japanese occupation during World War II to unrelated contexts of the present, while making Beijing-centered nationalistic statement along the way. The following post is an example:
"You losers f**king use Chinese language and Chinese characters. Can I kill your mothers and apologise afterwards? Did you take your f**king history lessons in secondary school? How many [Chinese] revolutionists were killed by Japanese? Now you tell me the Chinese killed more people than them? Do you have a f**king idea how many cruel things Japanese did in China?"
However, the said netizen later tweeted a post to express his "love" to Japan, after Japan had sent masks to China during the coronavirus outbreak. The netizen uploaded a photo of a store in Japan but with the sign "Fight on, China". After all, his profile photo took after an Japanese anime character.
#Twitter #FaceMask #WuhanPneumonia #WWII
Read More
Chinese Extreme Nationalism:
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/11146
Japan donates Anti-epidemic Supply to China
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17533
Shop in Japan Cites Poet to Encourage Customers
https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/17066
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Analysis of Chinese Extreme Nationalism
As a peasant agriculture-based country with long history of being a semi-colony, China’s social and economy development lagged behind seriously, and had marginalizeditself in the international society for…
Analysis of Chinese Extreme Nationalism
As a peasant agriculture-based country with long history of being a semi-colony, China’s social and economy development lagged behind seriously, and had marginalizeditself in the international society for…
Very Special Masks Distributed by Pro-Beijing Lawmaker
The masks given out by pro-Beijing lawmaker Junius Kwan-yiu Ho obviously have a very special design.
In addition, lawmaker Ho has printed his face and his wish for everyone to stay healthy in a note that goes with the mask.
Source: Internet #Mar8
#FaceMask
The masks given out by pro-Beijing lawmaker Junius Kwan-yiu Ho obviously have a very special design.
In addition, lawmaker Ho has printed his face and his wish for everyone to stay healthy in a note that goes with the mask.
Source: Internet #Mar8
#FaceMask
#FirstHand #May10
Police Enforce Gathering Ban but Lack Anti-Epidemic Awareness Themselves
22:42 | Mongkok
During the mass arrest operation in Mongkok, some police officers were seen not wearing any masks to prevent the transmission of the Coronavirus.
#MothersDay #CoronavirusPandemic #HongKongPolice #FaceMask #Mongkok
Police Enforce Gathering Ban but Lack Anti-Epidemic Awareness Themselves
22:42 | Mongkok
During the mass arrest operation in Mongkok, some police officers were seen not wearing any masks to prevent the transmission of the Coronavirus.
#MothersDay #CoronavirusPandemic #HongKongPolice #FaceMask #Mongkok
#FailedState
#Demosistō's 'Self-Help' Masks Confiscated by Customs
On May 22, the Customs and Excise Department arrested Demosistō member Tobias Leung on the grounds of violating the "Commodity Description Ordinance" and searched the association's office.
Demosistō announced on 10 April that it had purchased more than 1 million masks which were distributed to 'yellow' shops as "self help mask kits" at cost price for HK$100 per box.
The Customs said that if the masks were produced in Hong Kong or Taiwan, they might not meet the "Not Made in China" marking on the package. It also said the label "two straits, three-places" may violate the law. The Customs seized 935 boxes of masks (32,725 masks) from Demosistō, costing approximately HK$93,500.
After Beijing's plan to push draconian laws in Hong Kong, an impending storm is brewing over Hong Kong. "At this time, the customs is loyal to the police, and sudden prosecutions are suppressing everything and everyone."
Source: Stand News #May22
#OneChina #FaceMask
#Demosistō's 'Self-Help' Masks Confiscated by Customs
On May 22, the Customs and Excise Department arrested Demosistō member Tobias Leung on the grounds of violating the "Commodity Description Ordinance" and searched the association's office.
Demosistō announced on 10 April that it had purchased more than 1 million masks which were distributed to 'yellow' shops as "self help mask kits" at cost price for HK$100 per box.
The Customs said that if the masks were produced in Hong Kong or Taiwan, they might not meet the "Not Made in China" marking on the package. It also said the label "two straits, three-places" may violate the law. The Customs seized 935 boxes of masks (32,725 masks) from Demosistō, costing approximately HK$93,500.
After Beijing's plan to push draconian laws in Hong Kong, an impending storm is brewing over Hong Kong. "At this time, the customs is loyal to the police, and sudden prosecutions are suppressing everything and everyone."
Source: Stand News #May22
#OneChina #FaceMask
#AsiasFinest #FaceMask
HK Police Demand a Man Having Meal in Park to Wear Facemask and Threaten to Charge him of Being Drunk-and-Disorderly
The video footage, provided by an informant to Apple Daily, captured a team of police officers encircling and questioning a man who was having his meal on his own in a park.
One by one, the officers keep pressing on the man, demanding him to put on his facemask with an utterly poor attitude without giving him a chance to explain.
When the man attempted to seek clarification on legal basis of the police’s demand, one female officer felt offended and lashed, “Now, I (police) am telling you to stop eating”. She then threatened to arrest the man with a charge of being drunk-and-disorderly.
The officers eventually released the man after searching his belongings and recording his ID and information.
Apple Daily approached the Police Force for comment on the incident.
Source: Apple Daily #Sept6
https://bit.ly/3i8O9g8
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#Park
HK Police Demand a Man Having Meal in Park to Wear Facemask and Threaten to Charge him of Being Drunk-and-Disorderly
The video footage, provided by an informant to Apple Daily, captured a team of police officers encircling and questioning a man who was having his meal on his own in a park.
One by one, the officers keep pressing on the man, demanding him to put on his facemask with an utterly poor attitude without giving him a chance to explain.
When the man attempted to seek clarification on legal basis of the police’s demand, one female officer felt offended and lashed, “Now, I (police) am telling you to stop eating”. She then threatened to arrest the man with a charge of being drunk-and-disorderly.
The officers eventually released the man after searching his belongings and recording his ID and information.
Apple Daily approached the Police Force for comment on the incident.
Source: Apple Daily #Sept6
https://bit.ly/3i8O9g8
#PoliceState #PoliceBrutality
#Park
#PoliceState
Hong Kong Police Arrest Voluntary First Aider
1927 Yau Oi Estate, Tuen Mun
Police set up cordon near residential area and intercepted a voluntary first aider.
1933
Riot police stood by with pepper ball projectiles.
1945
Police arrested the voluntary first aiders and took him onto a police car with license no.
AM9845.
According to sources, police said the first aider possessed a "military-level respirator mask".
Source: Stand News #Oct1
#FaceMask #FirstAider
Hong Kong Police Arrest Voluntary First Aider
1927 Yau Oi Estate, Tuen Mun
Police set up cordon near residential area and intercepted a voluntary first aider.
1933
Riot police stood by with pepper ball projectiles.
1945
Police arrested the voluntary first aiders and took him onto a police car with license no.
AM9845.
According to sources, police said the first aider possessed a "military-level respirator mask".
Source: Stand News #Oct1
#FaceMask #FirstAider
#Education #BrainWash
Pro-Beijing School Allegedly Imposes Political Censorship, Forbidding Students to Wear Black or Yellow Masks
Wong Kam Fai Primary and Secondary School, affiliated with Hong Kong Baptist University, was suspected of imposing #PoliticalCensorship. Stand News was informed that the school's annual journal had blurred the background in some class pictures to obscure drawings of “Pepe”, a cartoon popular amongst pro-democracy protesters.
The school was also said to have banned students from wearing black or yellow masks. Students who broke the new rule would be given demerit points. The informant told Stand News that the new rules, already being enforced by the school, were only announced verbally during morning assembly, instead of via official written notices to parents.
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/王錦輝中小學年刊河蟹-pepe-壁報-禁戴黑-黃色口罩-規管學生校外及網上-不當行為/
#Censorship #FaceMask #FreeSpeech
Pro-Beijing School Allegedly Imposes Political Censorship, Forbidding Students to Wear Black or Yellow Masks
Wong Kam Fai Primary and Secondary School, affiliated with Hong Kong Baptist University, was suspected of imposing #PoliticalCensorship. Stand News was informed that the school's annual journal had blurred the background in some class pictures to obscure drawings of “Pepe”, a cartoon popular amongst pro-democracy protesters.
The school was also said to have banned students from wearing black or yellow masks. Students who broke the new rule would be given demerit points. The informant told Stand News that the new rules, already being enforced by the school, were only announced verbally during morning assembly, instead of via official written notices to parents.
Source: Stand News #Dec11
https://www.thestandnews.com/politics/王錦輝中小學年刊河蟹-pepe-壁報-禁戴黑-黃色口罩-規管學生校外及網上-不當行為/
#Censorship #FaceMask #FreeSpeech
#FailedState #CSIMasks
#Ombudsman: Inmate-made Masks Disposed of By HKSAR Government Are Resold
According to the Office of Ombudsman, the government-owned CSI face masks manufactured by inmates in Hong Kong on the market could be the ones discarded by government's departments. The office claimed that no large-scale outflow was seen.
The Office of Ombudsman announced the investigation report on the usage arrangement of the production of CSI face masks by the Hong Kong Correctional Services on 17 December, 2020.
Somd of the CSI face masks sold in the market could possibly be those expired or discarded. The report says there is no evidence showing these face masks are outflowing to the market "systematically" or in a large scale.
In addition, the Office of Ombudsman discovered that in the past, non-governmental organizations can easily purchase face mask from the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department but the department haven’t been regulating these organizations on the usage of the face masks, including reselling or private usage until they fixed this loophole in February 2020.
The Office of Ombudsman found out from an investigation by the Customs and Excise Department of a violation of Trade Description Ordinance, there are Pharmacy owners selling CSI facemasks. The face mask packagings have the dates “09 OCT 2014” and “21 NOV 2014” printed on.
Source: Stand News #Dec17
#Facemask
#Ombudsman: Inmate-made Masks Disposed of By HKSAR Government Are Resold
According to the Office of Ombudsman, the government-owned CSI face masks manufactured by inmates in Hong Kong on the market could be the ones discarded by government's departments. The office claimed that no large-scale outflow was seen.
The Office of Ombudsman announced the investigation report on the usage arrangement of the production of CSI face masks by the Hong Kong Correctional Services on 17 December, 2020.
Somd of the CSI face masks sold in the market could possibly be those expired or discarded. The report says there is no evidence showing these face masks are outflowing to the market "systematically" or in a large scale.
In addition, the Office of Ombudsman discovered that in the past, non-governmental organizations can easily purchase face mask from the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department but the department haven’t been regulating these organizations on the usage of the face masks, including reselling or private usage until they fixed this loophole in February 2020.
The Office of Ombudsman found out from an investigation by the Customs and Excise Department of a violation of Trade Description Ordinance, there are Pharmacy owners selling CSI facemasks. The face mask packagings have the dates “09 OCT 2014” and “21 NOV 2014” printed on.
Source: Stand News #Dec17
#Facemask