The mask mandate has been dropped in a total of 22 countries, with health care facilities remaining the only exception to the decision.
Since January of this year, mask mandates have been lifted in 22 nations throughout the world.
Following a judge's decision to overturn a federal mask regulation for interstate travel, the United States has joined almost two dozen other countries in ending broad mask and pandemic measures this year.
On Jan. 19, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the lifting of mask mandates in public areas, citing government researchers' findings that the worst of the Omicron variant cases had already peaked.
In addition, in England, face coverings are no longer required legally on public transportation.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosts various members of the armed services at a military reception at 10 Downing Street on Sept. 18, 2019, in London.
Scotland implemented previously mentioned revisions to mask regulations on April 18, rem...
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