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Visitors walk past the Casino Lisboa operated by SJM Holdings during Lunar New Year in Macau, China..
Starting Monday, people wont be required to wear masks while outdoors, according to a government statement..
Masks are still required for visitors entering medical institutions and elderly homes or while riding public transport, excluding taxis, the government said Sunday...
Meanwhile, Hong Kong may allow residents to stop wearing masks by the end of next month, lifting a mandate thats been in place for almost three years, South China Morning Post reported Friday...
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