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1. Malta reimposes one of EU strictest mask mandate that requires people to wear masks outdoors, with fines about €50 to €100 if they fail to comply with the rule.
   2021-12-12 07:06:21 (First version)
2. Malta reimposes one of the EU's strictest mask mandates that requires people to wear masks outdoors, with fines of €50 to €100 for failure to comply.
   (Current version)

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