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Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets amid coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Published on: 15 July 2020

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LNB News 15/07/2020

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Issue Date: 15 July 2020

Published Date: 15 July 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England

Article summary

Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock, has revealed that the government has made the decision to make face coverings mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020 amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those who are caught not wearing a face covering within shops and supermarkets will be issued a fine of up to £100. Children under eleven and people with specific disabilities will be exempt from wearing a face covering. Those without an exemption who refuse to wear a face covering can be refused entry to a shop. If an individual continues to refuse to comply, shop workers can phone the police, who have the formal enforcement powers to issue a fine.

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