BERLIN – The German government plans to drop a requirement for people to wear masks on flights to and from the country. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said that it could be reimposed if coronavirus cases rise sharply.
Authorities will focus instead on making sure people wear face-and-mouth coverings on public transport in Germany, Lauterbach said in Berlin, after the coalition government agreed to axe the measure according to Reuters.
Germany is well prepared for a potential rise in cases this autumn, according to the minister, who said mask-wearing rules may return in some indoor or outdoor spaces if infections surge.
Restaurants owners and event organisers could also be asked to limit the number of guests again.
