Some time ago, many countries and regions around the world announced their unblocking. However, with the opening and restart of the economy, the epidemic rebounded in some regions. According to real-time statistics from the Worldometer website, as of 6:30 on August 1, Beijing time, a total of 17,724,251 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia worldwide, a total of 681,824 deaths, and more than 10,000 confirmed cases in 82 countries. In response to the severe situation that the global epidemic continues to spread, the United States, France, Canada, Austria and other countries have taken emergency prevention and control measures and issued mandatory mask orders.

France

French President Macron stated on July 14 that France has stepped out of the peak of the first wave of the new crown virus epidemic, but there are signs of a resurgence of the epidemic. The government has decided that from August 1st, the range of mandatory masks will be changed from the public transportation system. Expansion to all closed public places, "First, we must wear masks, and second, we must strengthen testing. At present, France conducts more than 370,000 tests every week. If new infections occur, they should be isolated locally and as quickly as possible. "

At the same time, the French government stated that it will invest another 100 billion euros to restore the country's economy and will take measures to prevent a possible second wave of epidemics.

United States 

On July 22, local time, the states of Minnesota, Indiana and Ohio announced mandatory requirements for wearing masks. Currently, 31 states in the United States and Washington, DC have issued mandatory mask orders.

Previously, Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said that if everyone wears a mask, the United States can control the spread of the new coronavirus within a few weeks. Redfield said that masks are one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Masks can serve as a barrier to respiratory droplets, which can prevent infected persons from spraying droplets into the air when they cough, shout or sneez. Individuals now wear masks. I think that within 4 to 8 weeks, we will be able to contain the epidemic."

Canada

Recently, the Canadian city council voted to require citizens to wear masks in public indoor places from August 1. This new city rule was passed today with 12 votes in favor and 3 against. Those who voted against it were Sean Chu, Jeromy Farkas and Joe Magliocca. Tom Sampson, director of the Cal City Emergency Management Agency, said: "I think we have entered the second wave of the epidemic."

In the past 4 days, Alberta has added 509 new crown infections, bringing the number of active cases to 1,193. The new regulations require citizens to wear masks that cover the mouth, nose and chin in indoor public places, Cal City buses, taxis and Uber shared vehicles. But this rule does not include schools and kindergartens. Those who violate the rules may be fined $100. City officials said the new rules focus on education, not on fines. Assemblyman Druh Farrell said: "This is not a joke. This is a very serious problem, and some people suffer from it." Next Monday, the city council will discuss and decide on specific rules.

At the same time, the Canadian Federal Travel Department also stated in a reminder posted on social media: People returning from international travel must "wear a mask during the process of reaching the quarantine area" and "quarantine for at least 14 days."

Italy

Italy will continue to maintain the state of emergency until the end of the year after the health emergency expires on July 31.

The Italian Minister of Health Speranza once stated and informed the National Senate on the basic points of the amendment to the Epidemic Prevention Law in accordance with the resolution formed by the government cabinet on July 14 local time. The amendment took effect at 0:00 on the 15th and is valid until July 31.

Speranza said that the new anti-epidemic decree has revised some of the provisions of the anti-epidemic decree promulgated on June 11, mainly for public transportation, public places, and safe social distance. At the same time, the relevant restrictions on passenger boarding have been cancelled and passengers are allowed to board with hand luggage. The law further strengthened the criminal sanctions against those responsible for violations of the epidemic prevention law. The public must continue to abide by the three basic epidemic prevention measures, namely, the indoor space of public places must wear masks, and people must maintain a safe social distance of 1 meter and pay attention to personal hygiene.

Austria

With the development of the Austrian epidemic, Prime Minister Sebastian Kurz (Sebastian Kurz) recently appeared in front of the media and announced the tightening of the mask policy. Kurz mentioned, for example, in supermarkets, banks, post offices, etc. Wear the mask again, effective from the 24th. In addition, most of the new infections are related to returning passengers from the Western Balkans. He appealed: "Please do not go to the area this summer."

Malaysia

Malaysian Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabiri emphasized at a press conference today that starting from August 1, the government has mandated that the public wear masks on public transportation and crowded public places. "Starting from August 1st, people who take the bus without wearing a mask can be taken action under the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act 1988 (or Act 342), fined 1,000 ringgits and brought to court." He said that recent cases of new coronary pneumonia There is an upward trend, although only a small increase, but this is caused by people not following the standard operating procedures (SOP).

Ireland

It is stipulated that people must wear masks when taking public transportation from the 13th, and offenders will face a fine of 2,500 euros or six months in prison.

Croatia

It is stipulated that people entering indoor places such as hospitals and shops must wear masks from the 13th.

Senegal

The government announced on the evening of July 13 to extend the "mask order" for three months, that is, in the next three months, all people must wear masks to prevent further spread of the epidemic.

South Africa

The government announced a new rule on July 13 to ensure that everyone wears masks in public places. If the regulations are violated, employers, managers, and property owners who allow people without masks to enter or stay in public places will be punished.

Spain

According to a report from the Ministry of Health of the Region of Murcia, Spain, an imported case from Bolivia has caused 62 infections in the region some time ago, of which 18 were employees of a fruit and vegetable company in Murcia, and 14 were these employees. Close contacts. Due to the local outbreak of the epidemic, the Region of Murcia has implemented a comprehensive decree to compel people to wear masks.