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Hamburg (dpa / lno) - In view of the obligation to wear medical masks when shopping and in public transport, the left in the Hamburg citizenship has called for free FFP2 masks for all citizens.

The Senate should follow the example of Bremen and distribute FFP2 masks free of charge to all citizens.

"Anything else would be socially irresponsible," said the social policy spokeswoman for the left faction, Stephanie Rose, on Friday.

The medical mask requirement should not lead to the social exclusion of people with low incomes.

The authorities would have to ensure that low-wage earners, Hartz IV recipients, the homeless and refugees can continue to shop for their daily needs and use public transport.

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