Many countries issue mandatory orders on masks
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Author : Bozhou Marine
Update time : 2020-08-11 10:18:49
The second outbreak of overseas epidemic, the issuance of mandatory mask orders in various countries, and the public's acceptance of wearing masks has become higher, which makes the demand for masks increasing.
U.S.A.: on July 22 local time, Minnesota, Indiana and Ohio announced the mandatory wearing of masks. Currently, 31 states and Washington, D.C. have issued mandatory mask orders.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing masks in public places, according to the Chinese website. U.S. President trump is also unconventional, tweeting that "wearing a mask is patriotic.".
With the increase of coronavirus cases in the United States, many retailers, including Wal Mart and Macy's, began to force customers to wear masks. The detailed list is as follows:
(1) WalMart
Wal Mart announced that from July 20, all its 5000 stores will require customers to wear masks. This policy is carried out by employees at the entrance to the store.
(2) Costco
Costco, the first large retailer to force the use of masks in stores, launched a mask policy on May 4.
(3) Best Buy
On July 15, best buy began asking customers to wear masks in stores. In addition, it will provide masks to customers in need.
(4) Starbucks
On July 9, Starbucks became the first nationwide restaurant chain to announce the mask rules, which took effect on July 15. This policy only applies to the company's own stores.
(5) Kroger
Kroger announced in a press release that it would require customers in all stores to wear masks from July 22.
(6) Target
On July 16, USA Today reported that target requires customers to wear masks from August 1.
(7) Lowe's
On July 17, Lowe's announced in a press release that it would require all customers to wear masks. The new policy came into effect on July 20, and Lowe's will also provide free masks to customers in need.
(8) Whole Foods Market
From July 20, the whole foods supermarket will develop mask requirements for all shoppers.
Germany: the German federal government said on July 6 that it supported the continuation of the "mask injunction".
France: French health minister VERLAIN said on July 18 local time that masks would be mandatory in all indoor public places from July 20. The specific places include shops, public reception places, indoor markets and banks.
UK: it is reported that the British government announced on the evening of July 13 that people shopping in shops or supermarkets in England must wear masks. This provision will be enforced from July 24. People who do not comply with the rules and wear masks may face a fine of up to 100 pounds by the police. "
Greece: employees and customers in all Greek supermarkets will be required to wear masks from July 18, the Greek government has announced, with a fine of 150 euros.
Iran: in order to curb the spread of the epidemic, the Iranian government has stipulated that people must wear masks in public places, indoor places and government departments providing public services from July 5.
Australia: Victoria's governor announced on July 19 that all residents of Melbourne and its northern County of Mitchell shire must wear masks when they go out, or they will be fined $200.
Ireland: people must wear masks on public transport from July 13, and offenders face a fine of 2500 euros or six months in prison, the Irish government said.
Malaysia: the Malaysian government has announced that starting from August 1, masks will be compulsory in public places.