Coronavirus digest: Wearing masks not enough, says WHO
28 August 2020 |
2:49 pm
A top scientist at the WHO has expressed concern over some people not maintaining physical distancing, warning that masks alone cannot protect against the spread of coronavirus. Follow DW for the latest.
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