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Mummenschanz | Athens | March 22-23
Greek audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy the world-renowned Swiss mask theater troupe Mummenschanz, as they perform for the first time in Athens at the Pallas Theater (5 Voukourestiou).
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‘Cocktail virus’ surge raises concerns for mask supply crunch
While the Health Ministry warns citizens to protect themselves from the recent increase in "cocktail virus" cases, production has come to a halt in the mask facilities that Türkiye expanded with an investment of $50 million at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spain re-imposes masks in hospitals as flu cases surge
Wearing masks will be obligatory again in Spain's hospitals and other healthcare facilities from Wednesday, the health ministry said on Monday as the country faces a flu outbreak.
The decree was announced after a meeting between the health ministry and representatives of the country's regions, who control their own health systems.
US returns $1 mn in stolen antiquities to Nepal
The United States has returned four antiquities worth $1 million to Nepal, including a pair of gilt copper masks representing a Hindu deity, following anti-trafficking operations, New York authorities said on Dec. 4.
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Due to the Severe Forest Fires in Canada - Authorities are giving out Free Masks in New York
Tens of millions of North Americans are at risk of poor air quality from raging wildfires in Canada.
Authorities in New York are starting to distribute free masks today. In a phone conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Joe Biden offered additional help to deal with forest fires.
Greece ends compulsory use of face masks on public transport
The use of face masks against Covid-19 has ceased to be compulsory on public transport in Greece.
Masks became obligatory on public transport in April 2020.
The government announced an end to the requirement on March 14, explaining that it would take effect on March 27.
Mask mandate fines to be canceled
The fines given to those who violated the face mask mandate amid the pandemic will be canceled, as per the latest additions in the omnibus bill, which the Justice and Development Party (AKP) will present to the parliament.
The penalties applied to those who did not wear masks will be removed in accordance with the 90-article omnibus bill presented by the AKP to the parliament.
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Bulgaria: When will Masks No Longer be Mandatory on Public Transport
Wearing of masks became mandatory in Bulgaria with the introduction of the new anti-epidemic measures on August 4, 2022. They were supposed to be in effect until August 18 but were extended for 7 days.
Rise in infections behind new COVID-19 variants: Expert
The increase in the number of COVID-19 cases fuels the virus' mutation, an expert has said, urging people to wear face masks to limit the spread of the virus.
"The rise in infections also accelerates the emergence of new mutations," said Faruk Yorulmaz, a professor from Trakya University.
Bulgaria: No more Masks in Some Places - See Where they Remain Mandatory
Wearing protective masks will only be required in medical facilities, pharmacies, opticians, specialized institutions providing social services and in public transport.