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Angela Merkel Wears Nose Mask; Trump Makes U-Turn

 

 

It is the first time the German Chancellor has appeared in public wearing a mask.

Health officials around the world have advised for global citizens to wear masks as a way of preventing the spread of coronavirus.

The wearing of masks, has, however, faced resistance from some individuals, including United States President, Donald Trump.

It took public pressure to get Mr Trump to reverse his decision not to wear a face mask.

Mr Trump had attended his campaign rallies in Tulsa and other parts of the US in recent days not wearing a mask, with health officials and political figures calling on him to lead by example by wearing a mask.

He had told Wallstreet Journal in June that some people were wearing nose masks just to show their disapproval of him, claiming masks are ineffective because people fidget with them too much.

But he finally endorsed masks on Wednesday, July 1.

Speaking in an interview with Fox Business, Trump says “I’m all for masks.”

“Actually, I had a mask on. I sort of liked the way I looked, OK? I thought it was OK,” he says to Fox Business.

“It was a dark, black mask, and I thought it looked OK. Looked like the Lone Ranger. But, no, I have no problem with that. I think — and if people feel good about it, they should do it,” he added.

 

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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