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An employee wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, sells balloons at the Hong Kong Disneyland Thursday, June 18, 2020. In March, Hong Kong closed its borders to overseas countries, restricting visitors to those who have spent more than 14 days in mainland China, Macao and Taiwan. Tourist numbers plunged nearly 90%, with only about 3.5 million visitors arriving in the city between January and June this year. The city's airlines, hospitality and tourist industries – which had already took a hit from months of anti-government protests last year – took a second beating, with the government pledging $51.6 million in subsidies to help them stay afloat. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)
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