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Health authorities in China\u2019s capital Beijing have removed a requirement for people to wear masks outdoors, further relaxing rules aimed at preventing the spread the novel coronavirus after the city reported 13 consecutive days without new cases.<\/p>\n

Despite the relaxed guidelines, a large proportion of people continued to wear masks in Beijing.<\/p>\n

Some said the mask made them feel safe, while others said social pressures to wear the masks were also a factor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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