Coronavirus: Top German doctor in hot water over mask comments
24 October 2020 |
11:52 am
The head of Germany's peak medical body said he wasn't convinced that wearing non-medical cloth masks outdoors could combat coronavirus infection. His comments drew harsh criticism, and even a call for him to quit.
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