As stores reopen in Germany after a month-long lockdown, wearing face masks on public transit will be mandatory — with some regions imposing fines on those who don't comply.
Travelers wear face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus at the central station in Munich on Monday. Masks became mandatory in parts of Germany for people shopping and using public transport.Travelers wear face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus at the central station in Munich on Monday. Masks became mandatory in parts of Germany for people shopping and using public transport.
A majority of Germany's federal states are implementing the compulsory mask rule with fines for those who do not wear masks while they're on public transportation, long-distance trains or inside shops. In Bavaria, for example, the fine for not wearing a mask will be equal to around $160. Business owners who let customers in without masks will have to pay more than $5,000 if they're caught.
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