Wear a mask in Texas or pay $250 fine
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered face coverings in public as coronavirus cases rocket in the state. Texas hit a record of more than 8,000 virus cases in a day on Wednesday, up from about 2,400 two weeks ago. "Wearing a face covering will help us to keep Texas open for business," Mr. Abbott said. After an initial warning, those who refuse will face a fine up to $250
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France imposes 135 euros fine for not wearing a mask
France imposes 135 euros fine for not wearing a mask
France has made face masks compulsory in all enclosed public spaces amid a fresh bout of Covid-19 outbreaks. Masks were already mandatory on public transport, but from Monday they must also be worn in places like shops. Health Minister Oliver Véran warned that France had between "400 and 500 active clusters" of the virus. Anyone caught without a mask faces a fine of €135
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Donald Trump finally spotted wearing mask in Public
Donald Trump finally spotted wearing mask in Public
President Donald Trump has worn a mask in public for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The president was visiting the Walter Reed military hospital outside Washington, where he met wounded soldiers and health care workers. "I've never been against masks but I do believe they have a time and a place," he said as he left the White House
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US states to curb reopening plans after record cases
US states to curb reopening plans after record cases
COVID-19 cases across the US surpassed 2.5 million on Saturday after a record daily increase of more than 40,000 cases. Florida alone reported more than 9,500 cases in less than 24 hours. Last week, Texas, Florida and Arizona put re-opening plans on pause to tackle the outbreak. But on Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis imposed new restrictions, ordering bars in the state to stop serving alcohol on their premises
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California, Texas and Florida reports record coronavirus cases
US reported 34,720 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours as California, Texas and Florida all set records for the number of new coronavirus cases in one day, which one expert said is not due just to increased testing.Those three states account for 27.4% of the 328 million people living in the US, according to the latest US Census Bureau estimates
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