face masks
California groups track face masks, gloves bound for ocean
World
March 24, 2021
California groups track face masks, gloves bound for ocean
PACIFICA, Calif. (AP) — Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding untold lives during the…
Iran plans to expand face mask mandate beyond capital
Middle East
October 11, 2020
Iran plans to expand face mask mandate beyond capital
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran plans to make mask-wearing mandatory in public in other large cities after imposing it in Tehran…
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
World
August 27, 2020
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely provides protection for both. Studies on…
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe’s virus uptick
World
July 24, 2020
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe’s virus uptick
ROME (AP) — New rules on wearing masks in England came into effect Friday, with people going to shops, banks…
UK demands the public wear face coverings in shops
World
July 14, 2020
UK demands the public wear face coverings in shops
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government will demand people wear face coverings in shops as it seeks to clarify its message…
Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic
World
July 12, 2020
Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first…
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
World
July 8, 2020
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks? No, not for most people. Babies and toddlers should not wear masks…
Iran mandates masks as public shrugs off resurgent virus
Middle East
July 5, 2020
Iran mandates masks as public shrugs off resurgent virus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Sunday instituted mandatory mask-wearing as fears mount over newly spiking reported deaths from the…
Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks
Middle East
June 28, 2020
Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks
(Reuters) – Iran launched a campaign on Saturday to motivate a reluctant public to use face masks as the country…
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior files violation reports against 3,329 drivers not wearing face masks
Egypt
June 22, 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior files violation reports against 3,329 drivers not wearing face masks
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior on Monday alone filed violation reports against 3,329 drivers of mass transportation vehicles for failing to wear…