Posts Tagged ‘coverings’

Hong Kong Lifts Mask Mandate, Ban on Wearing Facial Coverings at Rallies Remains

The “mask order” in Hong Kong that has been in place for over two years is now revoked on Mar. 1. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the decision on Feb. 28, saying that all data showed that the pandemic in Hong Kong was under control and there was no sign of a […]

What is the history of religious head coverings in Congress?

When David Schoen, a Jewish-American lawyer representing former US president Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, kept his hand over his head whenever he drank a glass of water on Tuesday during the Senate-held debate, he placed a spotlight on the fascinating history US Congress has concerning hats, religious beliefs, and traditions. Schoen, who is […]

No homemade face coverings: German airlines mandating passengers to wear higher grade FFP2 or N95 masks

Passengers will be mandated to wear higher-grade masks against Covid-19 when flying German airlines and their subsidiaries, starting next month. Tougher mask rules have also been introduced in malls and on public transport. The new rules were announced by the German Aviation Association (BDL) on Friday. Starting from February 1, everyone over the age of […]

Germany bans face coverings for drivers amid claims of anti-Muslim discrimination

“The rule of law requires that only drivers can be held accountable. That presumes that they can be identified,” the German Transport Ministry said, as cited by Deutsche Welle. The new rules, which were approved on Friday, apply to any facial covering such as masks and hoods which might impair driver vision. Anyone caught partially […]

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