
New face covering rules — face masks in London, in hospitals and where else?
The TelegraphWhile the wearing of face masks has not been compulsory in England since Plan B measures came to an end on January 27 2021, as of Thursday 24 February, it is no longer mandatory to wear them on TFL services in London either. Face masks have also not been mandatory in shops since the end of Plan B in England and after Boris Johnson revealing the Government's Strategy, the stance on face masks remains the same - that there is no legal obligation to wear them in England. Wales According to the Welsh Government website, it remains a legal requirement to wear a face covering in most indoor public places. The official government web page for masks still states the following groups are exempt from wearing a mask: children under the age of 11 people who cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability where the putting on, wearing or removing a face covering will cause severe distress instances where people are speaking to or providing assistance to someone who relies on lip reading, clear sound or facial expressions to communicate to avoid harm or injury, or the risk of harm or injury, to yourself or others police officers and other emergency workers – this may interfere with their ability to serve the public This article is kept updated with the latest advice and information.
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