Authorities warn a third wave of coronavirus cases has hit the city. FMTNews HK Covid19
A couple carry their baby as they leave after voting during the primary elections in Hong Kong on July 12.
The Asian financial hub tightened social distancing measures in July after a spike of locally transmitted cases and as authorities warned about a third wave of infections.
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