Melania Trump encourages wearing masks, after Donald Trump said he would not.

US President Donald Trump wore the public mask of COVID-19 for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic on Saturday, the BBC reports.

 "I've never been against wearing a mask, but I really think there's a place and a time for that," Trump said before the visit.

 Earlier, he said he would not wear a mask, mocking his Democratic rival Joe Biden, who was wearing it.

 On Saturday, however, Donald Trump said: "I think when you're in a hospital, especially in this situation, where you're talking to a lot of soldiers and people who in some cases have just left the operating table, I think it's a great thing to wear a mask ”.

 "I am totally in favor of wearing a mask," the US president told Fox News a week ago.

 However, when the American Centers for Disease Control began in April to recommend that people wear masks in public in order to stop the spread of the virus, Trump told reporters he would not follow that recommendation, the BBC notes.

Who says you can't look good if you cover most of your face with a face mask?  The rules of protection against infection with the new coronavirus do not prevent the ladies from the royal families or with high positions in the state to be chic.  At the first official engagements during the pandemic, Queen Mathilde of Belgium and the President of Slovakia perfectly matched their protective mask with their clothing.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium (46 years old) recently adopted a bold outfit, with an asymmetrical blouse and intense orange pants, at a meeting with women entrepreneurs from a flower farm.  It is the queen's third public engagement since the quarantine was established in Belgium, a country severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

 In fact, the queen's visit to Gediflora aimed to address this topic, the impact of coronavirus on the business in Belgium.  Coquettish, Mathilde accessorized her outfit with oversized earrings, a gold bracelet, a clutch with green finishes and green sandals.

But the most important accessory was the protective mask, which the queen took care to match with the rest of the outfit.

Slovakian president accused of turning a face mask into an aesthetic accessory.

 Zuzana Čaputová, the president of Slovakia, made people angry at the end of March, when she matched her protective mask with a garnet dress, during a political event held in Bratislava.  At the time, Slovakia had reported 186 cases of infection with the new coronavirus, and there were many who criticized the president's flirtation.

Other voices have argued that her gesture could be a source of inspiration, especially for young people, who treat the coronavirus pandemic with too much relaxation.  In fact, Zuzana's image was compared to the famous Mileena from "Mortal Kombat".

Known for impeccable clothing taste, Queen Letizia of Spain taught a lesson in adequacy during the coronavirus pandemic.  On a working visit with her husband, King Felipe, on the largest fresh food distribution platform in Spain, Letizia impressed with her sober, practical outfit and perfectly adapted to the new rules of protection.

While interacting with the workers on the platform, Letizia wore a protective mask and black gloves, matched with black pants and blouse.  In fact, at one point, he waved his elbow to avoid direct contact with workers.

The well known football clubs also make money during the pandemic.  FC Barcelona decided to sell anti-coronavirus masks and launched 3 models, in three different sizes.

Each of them costs 18 euros and, according to the statements of those in the marketing department of the Catalan group, they are made of ecological cotton.  Moreover, they are reusable, because, according to the "data sheet", they do not lose their anti-virus qualities even after 40 washes.  To encourage local industry, Catalans ordered masks from workshops in the city.

 To advertise them, the people from Barcelona also photographed the technician Quique Setien wearing it at one of the trainings this week, so that the fans know exactly what they are buying.  Because they are already on the market and, according to the official website of Messi's team, the masks can be found in five stores, one of which is also in Barcelona airport.

 The three existing models are now only the first of a total of nine to appear until the resumption of the Spanish first division, which is scheduled to take place around 12 May.

Even chocolate Easter bunnies get face masks, as the coronavirus pandemic affects traditions around the world.

In Vietnam, many chief cooks started to make hamburgers in the form of the virus that plagued the Planet and sell them for 65,000 VND / piece, about 2.5 euros.

Chocolate maker Artisan Katerina Tihakova from Thessaloniki, Greece, supplies Easter customers with chocolate masks with protective masks.

The owner of a bakery in Dortmund prepares biscuits inspired by the breathing mask emoticon.

In a shopping center in Minsk, Belarus, in a district of sweets, sells macarons printed with the forbidden sign over the word COVID-19, called "A pill from coronavirus".

In Germany, Easter and chocolate lambs can be ordered with protective masks.

At the Bohnenblust bakery in the Swiss capital Bern, chocolate rabbits with white sugar masks turned out to be a hit among shoppers, head Ruth Huber said. Only a few customers complained about innovative clothes for bunches, which are sold for 8.50 Swiss francs.

The confectioners were also inspired by the heroic acts that the medical staff do daily.

This creative baker chose an Easter design that showed someone wearing a mask, with eight cupcakes designed to look like the Covid-19 virus

Canadian author Margaret Atwood shared this image of eggs coloured with different protective masks and anxious expressions on their faces as people reflect the pandemic in traditional Easter treats

Among the critical comments one could find, in particular, the following: “Affected by the coronavirus deserve respect and sympathy” and “The coronavirus caused incredible suffering around the world. And here the Easter bunny is named after him.” But there were also positive reviews. Some people liked the idea. "Especially in such difficult times, it's nice to see that businessmen have a sense of humor," one user wrote. Another user writes: “Awesome hares! Hamsters would be even better!”

Disposable masks have invaded the beaches of Hong Kong where, for several months, residents have been covering their faces to protect themselves from the new coronavirus.

According to environmental associations, these masks add to the already worrying amounts of plastic waste floating in Hong Kong's waters, writes Agerpres.

 "The disposable mask is just another weight we leave to future generations," said Gary Stokes, co-founder of OceansAsia.

 Shortly before the pandemic broke out, the Hong Kong environmental organization launched a one-year study on waste and microplastics found on one of the country's most remote and uninhabited islands.

 The five most commonly found items were bottles, polystyrene packaging, lighters, disposable cutlery and plastic straw.

 Currently, disposable masks float on the surface of the sea, along the beaches and the coast.

Recently, environmentalists identified and collected 70 masks within a radius of 100 meters.  A week later, another 30 masks were found.

 "Since people started wearing masks, the consequences of this phenomenon are now visible on the beaches," Stokes said.

 Hong Kong's nearly 7.5 million people produce six million tons of waste each year, of which only about 30% is recycled.