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Restaurants around the world are finding creative ways to enforce social distancing as they welcome back customers after coronavirus lockdowns. But even as countries lift the strict measures implemented to slow the spread of COVID-19, there are still guidelines in place to prevent a second wave of the virus outbreak. From protective shields and individual greenhouses to placing some customers in rubber tubes, here's a look at how restaurants are adapting to those new social distancing guidelines.   In Paris, the H.A.N.D restaurant uses individual shields that look a little bit like the lampshades while the Mediamatic ETEN restaurant in Amsterdam installed little greenhouses around each table to shield customers from each other. Restaurant staff at the Mediamatic ETEN also wear masks or plastic shields and serve food on long planks in order to distance themselves from customers. The Fish Tales Bar & Grill restaurant in Ocean City, Maryland tried to make social distancing a memor...

People across the country are being advised to wear face coverings in certain circumstances when out of the house, to help limit the spread of coronavirus. In England it is compulsory to wear one on public transport and from 24 July it will also be compulsory in shops. While medical face masks and respirators are prioritised for health and care workers, you might want to try making your own face covering, wherever you live. Here's our guide to different types and step-by-step instructions on how to make them. Whether you're handy with a sewing machine, like cutting up old t-shirts or just want a quick fix, the principles are the same: the more layers of material the better, and the mask needs to fit snugly around the face, and you should be able to breathe comfortably. One study has shown that  the best materials to use  are tightly woven cottons or twill, natural silk or quilted cotton material. But you can also make do with what you have around your home. No sewing necessary...

Wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets in England is to become mandatory from 24 July. Those who fail to comply with the new rules will face a fine of up to £100, the government is to announce. The move will bring England into line with Scotland and other major European nations like Spain, Italy and Germany. Since mid-May, the public have been advised to wear coverings in enclosed public spaces, where they may encounter people they would not usually meet. It has been compulsory on public transport in England since 15 June. Children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt. Environment Secretary George Eustice told BBC Breakfast the new mandatory rule for face coverings in shops does not apply to retail staff. "It is about managing the overall risk," he added. "Any type of covering will be sufficient for this purpose." It follows a reported increase in the use of face coverings by people in England, Scotland and Wales. More than half of ...

In the past few days, both US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have been seen wearing masks in public for the first time. It's a dramatic turnaround - Mr Trump previously mocked others for wearing masks, and suggested some might wear such personal protective equipment to show their disapproval of him, even after the US Centers for Disease Control recommended face coverings. Meanwhile, the UK government was initially reluctant to advise the general public to wear face coverings, even as other countries in Europe did. It introduced rules requiring people to wear face coverings on public transport in June, and now says  people in England must wear face coverings in shops  or face a fine. Globally, many authorities - including the World Health Organization (WHO) - initially suggested that masks were not effective in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. However, they are now recommending face coverings in indoor spaces, and many governments have even ...

Indigenous rapper, Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner better known as Zoro, has petitioned the police over the rape allegation leveled against him by an Instagram user. The Instagram user @mystic_sweetness had alleged that the  rapper raped her  in his friend's house in Magodo area of Lagos on April 20, 2015. On Saturday, June 6, Zoro  denied the allegation and vowed to challenge  it in court. Today he petitioned the police, demanding an investigation into the allegation. Posting a copy of the petition online, Zoro wrote ''Dear Fans, Further to my last post, my team (legal and management) and I have reported the rape allegation leveled against me to the Nigeria Police. I want to implore you my fans, friends and family to kindly disbelieve any lies from the unscrupulous lady while the Police continue their investigation on the matter. I am more than certain that my innocence will vindicate me eventually. Finally, it is important to fight agains...