Coronavirus: Hongkongers’ online orders for masks cancelled as overseas suppliers report shortages

Hongkongers struggling to buy surgical masks in the city to protect themselves against the Wuhan coronavirus have also had online orders cancelled, as overseas suppliers reported a lack of supply.The scramble for masks in Hong Kong continued despite the government revealing on Thursday that more than 32 million of them would be available for public use.Among those left disappointed by cancelled orders online were three district councillors who were hoping to supply thousands of the facial…