Health

Germany recommends face masks in shops and public transport

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that masks should be worn on public transport and in shops as Germany cautiously begins to ease curbs imposed to halt contagion of the coronavirus pandemic.

Crime

Europol thwarts fake face mask sale to Germany

European police have foiled an attempt to cheat German health authorities out of millions of euros by selling them non-existent face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, Europol said Tuesday.

Covid-19

'Highly likely' that Germany will enforce face masks, says Bavarian state premier

When Germany loosens its restrictions on public life, it’s “highly likely” that a requirement to wear a mask would follow, said Bavaria’s state premier Markus Söder.

Health 1

Coronavirus: Germany caught up in multi-million-euro mask fraud scheme

Authorities in Germany have fallen victim to a multi-million-euro fraud involving masks much needed in the coronavirus pandemic, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Health

'They could reduce the risk': Germany's public health institute updates stance on face masks

The Robert Koch Institute has updated its position regarding people wearing protective face masks in public places, saying more widespread use could help slow the coronavirus spread.