Face masks to be mandatory in Germany

All the states of Germany have announced plans to make face masks compulsory to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Mask use will be compulsory on public transports throughout Germany, and nearly all states will also make face coverings mandatory when shopping.

Chancellor Angela Merkel strongly recommended their use last week when she eased lockdown rules nationwide.

The new rules come into force in most states from Monday (April 27), once they pass in local legislatures. But where face masks will be required differs from state.

All 16 states in Germany will make facial coverings a necessity on public transport. However, in Berlin, it will not be compulsory to wear a mask when shopping.

(Source: BBC)