The Ethiopian government has passed a law that sees transgressors facing two years of jail time for refusing to wear a face mask. The restrictions that were put in place in the country include not shaking hands, wearing a mask in public and social distancing. On Thursday, Ethiopian health minister Lia Tadesse took to social media. Jail time of two years applicable for not wearing a mask in Ethiopia according to the government. African leaders have been encouraging extra vigilance and being safe, with the concern that a rise in cases would be difficult to manage due to public health systems.

Source: Ethiopian News October 24, 2020 10:42 UTC