Tighter mask rules, more tests as WHO warns of Europe virus spike

COPENHAGEN - The World Health Organization expressed concern Friday over a coronavirus resurgence in Europe as Britain joined France, Germany and Austria in announcing tighter mask requirements and greater testing.

A three-year-old girl died in Belgium, becoming the country's youngest known coronavirus victim, in a further wake-up call for a continent that has only recently lifted shutdowns. "We have to monitor what's going on, see where we need to take action and act early," said health ministry official Maria Jose Sierra.

Britain on Friday made it compulsory to wear a face-covering in shopping centers, banks, takeaway outlets, sandwich shops and supermarkets, following the lead of Scotland. Bolivia meanwhile postponed its general elections for a second time because of the pandemic, putting it off until October 18, while South Africa said it was closing public schools for a month from July 27.

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