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Images of commuters entering and exiting Farringdon station in London after mask-wearing was made mandatory in shops and public transport in England, as well as self-isolation for contact cases. The British health secretary has said the ramped-up English measures would be in place for an initial three weeks and then reviewed, with MPs set to vote on the plans. IMAGES
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Dresden (Germany), Apr 20 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Filip Singer) The German federal state of Saxony has introduced the mandatory use of face masks in shops and public transport to try to contain the spread of the COVID- 19.FOOTAGE OF DRESDEN.
Sweden caught the world's attention when it chose an unconventional approach to dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. Choosing to aim for obtaining so-called 'herd immunity,' it imposed no restrictions, lockdowns, or any other mandatory public health precautions. But according to Business Insider, growing case numbers in urban areas like Stockholm and Uppsala have triggered a rethink among public health officials. Now, authorities there will be able to strongly recommend that people avoid public transport, busy public places, and being around the vulnerable and elderly. However, unlike in other countries, there will be no fines or legal consequences for people who decide not to follow any new advice. Sweden's public health agency's legal officer Bitte Brastad said the rules were 'something in between regulations and recommendations.'
Rome (Italy), Oct 6 (EFE) - (CAMERA: Álvaro Padilla) The Italian government will impose the rule to always wear a mask, even outdoors, and will extend the state of emergency until January 31, 2021. These new measure were announced on Tuesday by the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, in an appearance in the Chamber of Deputies.FOOTAGE OF THE STREETS OF ROME