The video was released a day after authorities had earlier announced extensions to Covid restrictions.
The ad, which showed two schoolgirls double-masked while playing the flute, was mocked by social media users
It also comes after Hong Kong earlier announced a further extension in Covid restrictions, including masking. More than 400 schoolchildren from 41 high schools were invited to participate in the more than 5-minute-long video. The release of the video came as Hong Kong announced earlier this week that Covid restrictions would be in place until at least 5 October, including social distancing, and wearing masks on vehicles and specified public places.
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