Why do people in Hong Kong wear masks most of the time?

The habit of wearing face masks started during the 2003 SARS outbreak. The outbreak ended in June the same year. However, the habit has carried on and now there are mainly two reasons why Hong Kong people still wear face masks. 1. read more

Fortunately, a majority of Hong Kong residents don't just wear the typical blue surgical face mask found in most hospitals. Instead, fashion-forward Hong Kongers opt to don custom-decorated or designed masks, some of which feature special air filters that remove harmful toxins when breathing through them. read more

By Adam Sinicki, In Medicine If you have a passing interest in your health then you may have noticed that a lot of Asian people seem to be wearing surgical masks around town and perhaps you find this a little disconcerting. read more