China's 1-cent masks giving tough challenge to US manufacturers

Washington: Cheap import of masks from China is blamed by US manufacturers of Premium-PPE as the reason behind the plunge of mask production.

Poland imposes nationwide face mask mandate

Warsaw/Xinhua: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday that starting from Saturday the wearing of face masks will be mandatory in all public spaces and commercial buildings across the country amid a steep rise in COVID-19 infections.

Wearing Masks to Be Mandatory in England's Shops From July 24 - Downing Street Spokesman

London/Sputnik: Face covering will become mandatory in shops across England starting from July 24, a Downing Street spokesman said.

Broad mask-wearing key to US economic recovery from pandemic: Fed official

Washington/Xinhua: Broad mask-wearing will be key to ensuring a faster U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior US Federal Reserve official said Friday.

Chinese company donates 250,000 face masks to Chicago city

Chicago/Xinhua/UNI: A Chinese company on Thursday donated 250,000 face masks and 30,000 face shields to the central U.S. city of Chicago to assist its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.