Authorities in Melbourne will make it compulsory to wear a mask in public, according to an announcement on Sunday, as the city steps up its efforts to curb the coronavirus outbreak.

'Essential to stop virus': Australia's second-biggest city makes mask-wearing compulsory in public

In the wake of the latest surge in the coronavirus cases in the United States, Facebook said it will remind users to wear masks to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Facebook, Twitter encourage people to wear masks

All ASI protected monuments will be reopened for the public from July 6 with entry only through e-tickets, a cap on the number of visitors and mandatory wearing of masks, the culture ministry said on Thursday.

ASI monuments to be reopened from July 6; visitors to be capped, masks mandatory

American Airlines barred a passenger from travelling after removing him from a flight for his refusal to wear a mask. Brandon Straka, a conservative activist, narrated the incident on Twitter on Wednesday, saying that it is not a federal law and when he told the same thing to the crew members, he was removed from the flight.

American Airlines bans conservative activist after he refused to wear masks

Spanish Health Minister Salvador Illa on Tuesday said that wearing masks in the country will be compulsory until the coronavirus pandemic has been wiped off once and for all.

Wearing masks will be compulsory in Spain until virus gets eradicated: Health Minister

Researchers at IIT Mandi claim to have developed a technology for making high efficiency masks using waste pet bottles that are not only more breathable than commercially available masks but also can be washed and reused up to 30 times.

IIT researchers develop technology for making high efficiency masks from waste plastic bottles

Thailand's clinic comes up with unique masks for up close beauty treatments

No fans, masks, social distancing: Bundesliga begins after nearly two months

Many countries might impose few penalties to punish people for not wearing facemasks but these Arab nations have taken this punishment to another level. Kuwait and Qatar have decided to jail and impose hefty fines on people who forget to wear masks to fight the novel coronavirus.

You'll be punished if you don't wear a mask in Kuwait and Qatar

American President Donald Trump has not been spotted wearing face mask even once during the past few months when coronavirus has taken over the world. The issue was raised, and the President was trolled and criticized, majorly when he visited the Honeywell plant in Arizona few weeks back.

Donald Trump's refusal to wear masks hints towards racism and masculinity in America

As Belgium obliges people to wear face masks on public transport and recommends them elsewhere to limit the spread of the coronavirus, deaf people are calling for transparent masks to allow them to communicate with others.

Deaf Belgians demand transparent masks for lip-reading during coronavirus

Masks are critical at the moment for health care workers but as you know there is an acute shortage. Watch a report on the types of masks that are most widely used to fight this disease.

Two main types of masks used to fight COVID-19 pandemic | N95 and surgical mask

The Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak triggered a debate. Experts are split on whether or not a mask can defeat the coronavirus. What should you do? WION's Palki Sharma brings you the answer.

Gravitas: Should you wear a mask? | Wuhan Coronavirus

A study reveals that Coronavirus (COVID-19) kind of viruses has been detected on masks even after 7 days, So, correct disposal of mask is as vital as wearing them.

Study: Virus detected on masks even after 7 days, correct disposal is as vital as usage

Amidst the panic-driven state of all industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people who simply cannot work from home are being under risk as they head out to work everyday.

E-commerce giants issue face masks for employees, but is it an effective barrier?

New York city nurses took to the streets to protest against the medical supply shortage in the city. They protested in front of their hospital in Bronx and demanded immediate supply of personal protective equipments. Watch report:

Fineprint: New York nurses demand COVID-19 medical supplies, Asked to re-use masks & gloves

Nurses protest against poor working conditions | New York | COVID-19

Italy has locked down much of the country's north over the Coronavirus outbreak. South Korea has introduced a new policy for purchasing masks. This report tells you how different countries are fighting the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: The Global Battle against Wuhan Coronavirus

Pakistan has left its citizens in the lurch. 150 Pakistanis are stranded in China with their visas expired. Meanwhile, the Chinese regime has deployed 'sharp-tongued' drones to remind people to wear masks. WION's Palki gets you the latest on the Coronavirus outbreak.

China's deadly virus: Pak citizens appeal for help | Gravitas

People are turning to face masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus. But, Pharmacies are running out of them. From Hong Kong, to Manila and even Bangkok - countries affected by the Wuhan virus are running short of face masks.

Gravitas: Wuhan virus triggers a shortage of face masks

A government ban on demonstrators wearing face masks, aimed at helping to quell months of pro-democracy unrest in Hong Kong, is unconstitutional, the territory's high court ruled Monday.

Ban on wearing face masks restricts fundamental rights, rules Hong Kong high court

Thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters marched in the city centre on Friday ahead of reported plans by the city’s embattled leader to deploy emergency powers to ban people from wearing masks in a bid to quash four months of anti-government demonstrations.

HKG protesters rally against possible mask ban

Captain Virat Kohli declared India's first innings at 536 for 7 after the third stoppage to get the Lankans off the field

3rd Test: Pollution halts play three times, Lanka players wear masks while fielding

Built by Nurturing Green, the Oxygen Chamber next to the Huda City Metro station is equipped with an air purifier and NASA approved air purifying plants such as areca palm, peace lily and sansevieria trifasciata

Oxygen Chamber in Gurugram; much-needed respite from pollution

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