Belgium is having a bad year as is every country on this planet. A face mask is a good thing. Use it FFS.

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World Alert Oct. 30, 2:44 p.m. EDT Belgium, the worst-hit country in Europe, imposes strict new coronavirus lockdown Authorities announced a six-week closure of nonessential businesses and tight limits on social contacts as Belgium tries to stave off caseloads that could fill hospitals to capacity as soon as next Friday. The lockdown capped a week that began with most European countries still trying to resist a return to closures like those in the spring that devastated economies but helped avert an even worse health crisis. This time, Belgium and others are keeping schools open, though the new plan lengthens a holiday break that starts Monday. Read more