(ANSA News Agency)-Rome, November 24-An official in Lazio said on Wednesday that all regions of Italy hope that the central government will re-determine the obligation for people to wear masks outdoors as a way to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the fourth wave of the virus. Part of the effort. Lazio Health Minister Alessio D'Amato said: “In negotiations with the government, regions have proposed the assumption of (mandatory) wearing masks outdoors,” he added, adding that the proposal is related to shopping areas. The gathered crowd is concerned. Christmas. "This is a measure that should be taken immediately across Italy, regardless of the color (of a region) (COVID risk). Masks should be worn outdoors, especially in crowded places." The European Office of the World Health Organization stated that “if 95% of the mask coverage rate for the entire population is achieved from today, it is estimated that more than 160,000 deaths can be prevented by March 1, 2022.” It said that currently, 48% of people in Europe wear masks when they leave home. (ANSA).