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Face coverings have been part of the fight against the spread of the virus in many countries but the debate around them continues.

Israel has been one of the most successful countries in the world in tackling the pandemic but, just days after lifting the requirement of wearing face masks indoors, the restriction was reimposed. The decision was made after a rise in Covid cases due to the Delta variant. We speak to relatives Adam and Lee, who have seven children between them. They discuss how they feel about being told to wear face masks once more and whether they will continue to do so inside the family home.

We also hear from two students in Italy about their feelings now that they are allowed to go outdoors without a face mask for the first time since October 2020.

Meanwhile, Russia is dealing with a third wave of the virus. Two residents in Moscow discuss the tighter restrictions in places like bars and restaurants, together with the push to get more people vaccinated.

(Photo: A woman holds a protective face mask. Credit: Reuters/Gleb Garanich/File Photo)