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Do the masks help contain the coronavirus? 1:53
(CNN) - Face masks are not mandatory everywhere, but strict rules on their use have been implemented in the Czech Republic ... even for nudists.
The European country has begun easing the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus, but given concerns at the end of last month, the police were asked to remind people that although it is okay to undress in designated public places, it is necessary to cover up. mouth.
Police in the Czech Republic issued a warning after officers were called in on March 27 in the small town of Lázně Bohdaneč, east of Prague, over complaints about unmasked nudists sunbathing.
"Unfortunately, many of the sunbathing citizens gathered in large groups, and some were not wearing face masks," said a statement from the authorities. “Upon the arrival of the police, everyone agreed to abide by government regulation [that face shields are required outside the home].
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"Citizens are allowed to be without clothes in designated places, but still must cover their mouths and only gather in appropriate numbers," the statement added.
The message seems to have been followed. The statement claimed that a subsequent police patrol found that of 150 people gathered, only half had to be reminded of the masks.
Are the masks effective in protecting the coronavirus? 2:27"We understand that many people do not have a garden and want to get fresh air in the fields, but we all have a common desire to respect government guidelines so that restrictions can be gradually lifted," the statement insisted. "However, that will not happen until everyone starts to respect the rules properly."
CNN's Ivana Kottasova contributed to this story.
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