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Article • COVID-19 protection around the world

Coronavirus mask parade: diverse and united

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, face masks become a common sight in our everyday lives. However, there is still lots of room for individuality, as these photos prove.

The photos below have been submitted by our correspondents from all over the world. This gallery is not for profit, but our way of appreciating the great solidarity the coronavirus pandemic has sparked in people everywhere.

If you want to make a contribution to this list, please feel free to send your mask picture to us via email. Please note that we might not be able to publish all contributions.

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Photo: Coronavirus mask parade: diverse and united

Protective masks are also a huge thing in Germany - in the north...

...as well as in the south (Translation: Stop talking to me and wash your hands)

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Tom from Essen works in distributions and wears a mask to minimise infection...

Yvonne from Cologne has a mom who is an accomplished seamstress - she sent her...

Elena was filming a TV production about wearing masks for corona prevention....

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25.05.2020

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