Mask-less: Political leaders around the world who 'forgot' to wear mask

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka posted a photo on Instagram on Wednesday showing herself wearing a light blue face mask as she posed outside with Republican Leader of the House Kevin McCarthy and Republican Rep.

Trump supporters slam Ivanka for wearing face mask

Criminal cases will be filed against those flouting face mask and social distancing rules and the public can call police in case someone refuses to follow the COVID-19 preventive norms in the city, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said on Sunday.

Bengaluru top cop urges public to enforce mask rule

Japanese startup Donut Robotics has developed an internet-connected “smart mask” -- as face coverings become the norm amid the coronavirus pandemic -- that can transmit messages and translate from Japanese into eight other languages.

Japanese startup creates internet-connected face mask for coronavirus new normal

A Thai beauty clinic in Bangkok has created a "mini" face mask that it says reduces a doctor's contact with customers' noses and mouths, while still allowing them to get procedures.

Thai beauty clinic creates mini masks to ward off infection during facial treatments

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called his Republican rival Donald Trump an "absolute fool" for not wearing a mask at a series of recent public events.

Joe Biden calls Trump 'absolute fool' for not wearing face mask in public events

Worried about having to hide behind a mask and not being recognized by friends and colleagues? The latest offering that has sprung up in the market during the COVID-19 crisis are printed face masks.

Hide no more, get protective masks with your face printed on them

As the coronavirus has spread rapidly in the poorest parts of the Amazon's biggest city, a local priest has begun to make masks in his church and hand them out across his parish.

Catholic priest gives out masks in coronavirus-stricken Amazon favela

Israel has come up with a remote-controlled mask that lets people to eat while wearing it. But is eating out worth the risk? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: A mask with a remote control

Chinese fashion designer Zhou Li is combining fashion with function, by creating trendy silk masks embroidered with orchids, camellias and Chinese characters symbolizing good luck, as she believes there will be a long-term demand for masks to protect people's health amid ongoing concerns about the coronavirus.

Chinese designer creates fashionable masks and suits to prevent coronavirus spread

A growing number of African countries have made it compulsory to wear masks in public to prevent the spread of the highly infectious respiratory disease. Fashion lovers in the continent's biggest cities are combining style and safety by donning colourful masks, sometimes coordinating the fabric with their outfits.

Style-conscious Africans turn compulsory masks into fashion accessories

Protective face masks tend to hide one's identity and facial features, but in Tamil Nadu masks themselves are having a face of their own. Mask wearers are now sporting printed masks of their favourite stars such as Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith and Surya.

Mask of stars: In cinema-crazy Tamil Nadu protective masks get a filmy  face

As KLM plans to partially resume its flights, the aviation company has made face masks compulsory for all the passengers. However, instead of providing the face masks, KLM has asked passengers to bring the masks from home.

Passengers should carry their own face masks: KLM

An Indian-origin woman in Singapore has been charged with five counts, including use of criminal force, in a court for refusing to wear a face mask for protection against coronavirus and assaulting a police officer who tried to ascertain her identity.

Indian-origin woman faces charges for refusing to wear mask in Singapore

Coronavirus has forced humans to adapt and change their lifestyle, the pandemic has now forced software of the tech giants to adapt to the present scenario. Apple has decided to update its Face ID unlock feature looking at the present situation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Apple update makes it easier to unlock phone with face mask on!

As researchers scramble to find a way to safely disinfect N95 masks for reuse, many are turning to the man behind its virus-blocking technology. Peter Tsai invented the filtration fabric inside the mask nearly 30 years ago, and spent decades perfecting it, before retiring from the University of Tennessee last year.

N95 mask inventor abandons retirement plans to aid in COVID-19 crisis

A Haitian clothing manufacturer has switched from making pants for export to face masks and medical gear for local use in order to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Haitian clothing maker churns out face masks full time to battle coronavirus

The central government on Wednesday, released fresh guidelines for the COVID-19 lockdown, which has been extended till May 3. Also read: Coronavirus case in India cross 11,000; death toll reaches 377 According to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), additional public activities will be allowed from April 20, like agriculture, horticulture activities and procurement of the same.

Centre releases new lockdown guidelines till May 3, makes wearing of face mask compulsory

Richard Mueller’s Easter bunnies are ready for the coronavirus crisis by wearing candy face masks with a toilet roll under their arm.

Chocolate maker creates Easter bunny dressed for quarantine times

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that wearing a face mask is mandatory in Delhi when stepping outdoors to combat the coronavirus spread. Announcing the decision after a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of coronavirus substantially.

Kejriwal says face masks mandatory for people stepping outdoors in Delhi

With the onslaught of coronavirus induced panic buying along with global air pollution, face masks have become an inseparable part of our lives. Along with hand sanitisers, masks are currently one of the most sought-after items.

The face mask: More than protective gear!

China's auto leading automaking company BYD has claimed that it operates the world's largest mask-making factory less than a month after starting production in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chinese electronic vehicle manufacturer BYD becomes world's biggest face mask maker

In order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Home department of Nagaland has mandated the use of face masks and hand sanitisers in all the public places.

Use of face mask, hand sanitiser made compulsory in Nagaland

Indian Pharmacy retailers are sceptical of the surgical mask and especially the lack of N95 respirators in the country even after the coronavirus epidemic.

India faces spike in demand of face masks, sanitizers amid Coronavirus outbreak around the world

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