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Refusing to wear a mask during COVID was not free speech, court rules
Not wearing a mask during the COVID health emergency isn’t a free speech right, a court in the US has ruled.
Spain reintroduces mandatory face masks over COVID concerns
Spain announced on Monday that wearing face masks inside health facilities was now complusory, as COVID-19 and flu cases grow across the country.
Couple sue dealer for reselling their €150 African mask for €4.3m
The State of Gabon has joined the dispute, highlighting the broader issue of repatriating Africa's cultural heritage looted during colonial times.
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The latest rules if you catch COVID while travelling in Europe
Some European countries still require people who test positive for COVID to self isolate for 10 days.
Germany drops mask rule on long-distance public transport
The German health minister has announced that as of February 2, masks will no longer be required on long-distance trains and buses as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
India to randomly test 2% of international travellers for COVID
India's health minister has announced that the country will start randomly testing international arrivals for COVID-19.
Spain drops COVID entry rules for non-EU citizens
Unvaccinated Brits no longer need to show a negative test or proof of recovery to enter Spain.
Scientists design face mask that could detect COVID and other viruses
Its developers say the smart mask would be especially useful in enclosed spaces like elevators.
German gets life sentence for killing worker after COVID mask dispute
The man was refused service at a petrol station for not wearing a mask under COVID-19 rules. He later returned and fatally shot the clerk.
Cyprus: Urgent warning for tourists about new mask rules
The country's health minister says that a spike in hospital admissions and people not taking proper precautions contributed to the decision.
French authorities 'encourage' mask use as COVID cases surge
Virus-related hospitalisations rose quickly in France over the past two weeks, with nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital each day.
Do you still have to wear masks on planes in Europe? It’s complicated
Masks are no longer mandatory on EU flights - but around half the bloc still insist on them.
Europe drops mandatory masks on planes and in airports
The ECDC and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency announced the joint decision on Wednesday.
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Spain lifts some facemask rules, Cyprus to ease COVID measures
Masks will still be mandatory for visitors and staff in Spanish medical centres and nursing homes, as well as on public transport.