HONG KONG--Discarded face masks are piling up on Hong Kong’s beaches and nature trails, with environmental groups warning that the waste is posing a huge threat to marine life and wildlife habitats.

Worn to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus, face masks that were discarded and now litter the streets pose a potential public health hazard to others. A health expert said viruses and ...

Discarded masks and gloves posed a danger to wildlife and a potential "health risk" to children who might pick them up, he added. Environment Minister Geoffrey Boot said face coverings had an ...

The metal clip (circled) was seen when vets tried to remove a sock from the dog's stomach Vets have warned about the dangers of discarded face masks after one was removed from a dog's stomach.