Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced plans for mandatory face-coverings outside in response to a dramatic rise in Covid-19 infections. The rule was dropped only six months ago, but Spain saw a record no fewer than forty-nine thousand cases on Tuesday. The Omicron variant is spreading across Europe fast and the World Health Organization says the region is once again at the epicentre of the pandemic.
In Spain, the variant is believed to account for almost half of infections. Sánchez told regional leaders the mask measure would be put to ministers and signed into law before Christmas. He also announced an acceleration of the vaccine booster programme with greater involvement from the military.
Chidozie Chima | August 29, 2024
