Wearing Face Mask Becomes Obligatory In Poland

A man wears a protective mask while in a street in Krakow. From today until further notice, the Ministry of Health introduced a new rule that requires all people to cover their mouth and nose with a piece of clothing, scarf, handkerchief, cotton masks, visor or face mask, every time they go outdoors. This rule applies to all means of public transport and public places (including streets, roads and squares, churches, shops and marketplaces and green areas). The fine for violating the new rule is between 500-30,000 PLN. On April 16, 2020, in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)