VENDING machines selling face masks, gloves and hand washes in the fight against Covid-19, have popped up in Poland’s two largest cities.

Seven units have been installed on the streets of Warsaw and Krakow, and there are plans for many more in a major roll out launched by the Polish Vending Association.

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The idea is sure to spread internationally, but there is added impetus under Poland’s new crisis laws, because as of next week, everybody will have to wear a mask in public spaces.

Aleksander Wasik, head of the Vending Association, said that the roll out would make sure the people in his industry would keep their jobs as a result of the initiative.

“What has happened because of the pandemic is a major blow to everyone.

“Many machine operators became very concerned as they viewed going bankrupt as a distinct possibility,” he added.