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Coronavirus Update: Countries Are Extending the Rules. You Might Have To Wear Face Masks Outdoors.

August 5, 2020By

Cases are ticking upwards in parts of Europe and the Americas are still battling to contain vast Covid-19 outbreaks.

The second wave of infections are starting to be felt, some governments are reaching for a new tool that many public health experts have been touting for months: stricter mask mandates.

In recent days, masks have become mandatory in all public spaces — indoors or outdoors — in Madrid, Greece, Portugal’s Madeira Islands and Hong Kong.

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08Jul
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WHO Acknowledges ‘Evidence Emerging’ Of Airborne Spread Of Coronavirus

July 8, 2020By

The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged “evidence emerging” of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus.

Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead on the coronavirus pandemic at the WHO, told a news briefing that “We have been talking about the possibility of airborne transmission and aerosol transmission as one of the modes of transmission of COVID-19,”.

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08Jun
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Masks are Now Mandatory on Public Transport in England

June 8, 2020By

England’s Government now requires everyone to wear masks on buses, trains, tubes, and other means of transportation. The rule is effective from 15th June until further notice.

There is a relief for non-essential businesses as they will be allowed to reopen.

Government sources are confident that these measures will help lower the spread of the disease. However, there is an exception for children under the age of two who aren’t supposed to be covering their faces.

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