1st LD: Dutch gov't announces mandatory face mask use in public buildings

THE HAGUE, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced on Tuesday that wearing a face mask will be mandatory again in public indoor places.

The announcement came amid rising COVID-19 infections over the past few weeks.

Rutte told a press conference here that face mask use will now apply to all publicly accessible indoor spaces, including libraries, town halls, supermarkets, shops, train s