Face masks

Latest news and need-to-know information about face mask rules and recommendations in Germany, mostly related to Covid-19.

Saxony becomes first German state to get rid of compulsory masks in shops

People living in Saxony won't have to wear a mask in shops and supermarkets from Friday after the state ruled the restriction could be lifted in low Covid areas.

FACE MASKS

Masks ‘will be needed indoors in autumn’, says German Health Minister

ANGELA MERKEL

‘Nothing to do with facts’: Merkel slams coalition partner in row over face masks

NEWSLETTER

Germany plans to bring in FFP2 masks made for children

CDU

Germany toughens transparency rules for MPs in wake of ‘face mask scandal’

COVID-19

Düsseldorf forced to lift face mask rule after court ruling

BERLIN

UPDATE: These are the Berlin streets where you have to wear a face mask

NEWSLETTER

German Health Minister suggests gradual end to compulsory face masks

JENS SPAHN

German Health Ministry overpays for face masks, ‘costing taxpayers €2 billion’

SCANDAL

What you need to know about Germany’s face mask scandal

PROTEST

IN PICTURES: Police in Berlin halt anti-coronavirus protest