In anticipation of yearly COVID waves, the German administration is taking into consideration a proposal that would mandate that people wear masks indoors every winter. Germany is seriously considering a yearly mask mandate between the months of October to March.
The plan, according to the German tabloid Die Welt, would mandate mask wearing in all public areas, including eateries, pubs, and shops, from October to March. It is unknown if the measure would apply to schools or other places where small children are present.
It is claimed that COVID cases increase during the cold months, similar to flu occurrences, and that requiring mask use could prevent the spread of the highly contagious virus. However, this claim has received considerable criticism.
Germany's renowned Oktoberfest, a beer festival that draws more than five million visitors annually, would also take place during the month of October if a mask requirement were to be implemented there.
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