Germany agrees nationwide €50 fines for flouting face mask rules

A mask sign in Germany. Photo: DPA

A uniform nationwide fine of at least €50 will be slapped on people who don't wear a mask when it's obligatory, a government draft agreement states.

That's according to a draft plan put together by the government ahead of a meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel and state premiers on Thursday.
In view of the increasing number of new coronavirus infections, Merkel, of the centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU), wants to tighten measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 in Germany.
The new regulations, set to be approved later in the day, will apply nationwide and include a minimum fine of €50 for people who don't wear a mask when they are required to.
As part of the measures to stall the spread of the virus, people in Germany must wear a covering over their face and mouth when riding on public transport and in certain closed areas such as shops.

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