The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Alfred Sit, has dismissed allegations that he misled the public by claiming free reusable masks for residents contain an award-winning anti-pollution technology, RTHK reports. Sit even showed off the award certificate while introducing the mask at a government press conference several days ago. But local newspaper Apple Daily revealed that the mask did not actually contain the patented anti-pollution technology that won the award. Speaking to lawmakers at a special Finance Committee meeting, Sit was asked if he would apologize for misleading the public. He responded that the Cu mask did not include the award-winning technology because it would not be able to sustain up to 60 washes.

Source: The Standard May 08, 2020 05:37 UTC