world news Britain, France tighten rules on face masks to curb COVID-19 spread The UK government has said that masks will be mandatory in shops from July 24 while French President Emmanuel Macron said they would likely become mandatory indoors from August. 14/07/2020
France Bayonne bus driver: Widow condemns husband's 'barbaric' death The husband of Veronique Monguillot died after being left brain dead in a violent assault following a row over wearing face masks on his vehicle. 11/07/2020
France Bus driver dies after face mask wearing row with passengers He had been left brain dead after the attack. 10/07/2020
France French woman hides homemade face masks for those in need Demand for face masks has arguably never been higher after the World Health Organization recently began recommending people wear them to guard against COVID-19. 09/06/2020
Europe News Transparent face masks help Belgian business see through crisis For the deaf or hard of hearing, the see-through panel allows them to lip-read while maintaining a safe distance. 28/05/2020
The Cube Coronavirus and facemasks: What is the latest health advice? The main recommendation is to save them for those people who have coronavirus symptoms or are taking care of a suspected case. 21/05/2020
Belgium Belgians to receive free masks as part of lockdown exit strategy The Belgian government has laid out its #Covid-19 lockdown exit strategy, which includes compulsory mask on public transport and ban of mass gatherings until September. 25/04/2020
world news Medical supply shortage spurs global scramble for materials Global officials have bemoaned a scramble for key medical supplies as countries race to buy masks and ventilators amid the coronavirus pandemic. 04/04/2020