No train operators or major bus and coach firms will require masks in England
3 years, 5 months ago

No train operators or major bus and coach firms will require masks in England

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy No domestic train operators or major bus and coach firms will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from Monday, according to industry bodies. On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “we expect and recommend” that people continue to wear face coverings in “crowded and enclosed spaces … such as on public transport”. It is important that we respect everyone’s right to choose whether to wear a face covering Confederation of Passenger Transport Cross-Channel train firm Eurostar and airlines such as British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair will continue to require passengers to wear face coverings from July 19. An RDG spokesman said: “Rail companies will ask people to follow the Government guidance and, out of respect for others, wear face coverings if an indoor setting is busy.

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Airlines drop mask mandate - what about trains, cabs and other US public transport?
2 years, 8 months ago

Airlines drop mask mandate - what about trains, cabs and other US public transport?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “In line with Monday’s federal court ruling and …

New face covering rules — face masks in London, in hospitals and where else?
2 years, 10 months ago

New face covering rules — face masks in London, in hospitals and where else?

The Telegraph  

While 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 …

Transport for London drops mandatory face mask rule
2 years, 10 months ago

Transport for London drops mandatory face mask rule

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But having considered the government’s approach towards “living with the virus” and a “variety …

Train passengers express mixed views on return of face masks
3 years, 1 month ago

Train passengers express mixed views on return of face masks

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I never wear them,” the 52-year-old told PA. “They don’t work, they’re just a …

Face mask use in adults in their 30s and 40s has risen consistently for eight weeks, data shows
3 years, 2 months ago

Face mask use in adults in their 30s and 40s has risen consistently for eight weeks, data shows

Daily Mail  

More and more adults in their 30s and 40s are choosing to wear face masks on buses and trains amid spiralling Covid cases, official data suggests. The lines show the percentage of people who said they wore face masks on public transport, out of those who said they had worn a face mask in the week before they were questioned. …

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister

Dutch News  

Caretaker health minister Hugo de Jonge has said facemasks on public transport should not be scrapped because the danger to vulnerable people would be too great. Last week, Dutch rail director Marjan Rintel said obligatory mask wearing on public transport is becoming ‘difficult to explain’ when people are told to wear masks on the train but not at a shopping …

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister

Dutch News  

Caretaker health minister Hugo de Jonge has said facemasks on public transport should not be scrapped because the danger to vulnerable people would be too great. Last week, Dutch rail director Marjan Rintel said obligatory mask wearing on public transport is becoming ‘difficult to explain’ when people are told to wear masks on the train but not at a shopping …

Freedom Day face mask confusion looms as legal requirement to wear them ends
3 years, 5 months ago

Freedom Day face mask confusion looms as legal requirement to wear them ends

The Telegraph  

To add to the confusion, some operators have said they expect passengers to wear masks on trains regardless of how busy a service is, while others require it only if a carriage is crowded. A spokesman for the Rail Delivery Group said: "Passengers should follow the government guidance and, as a courtesy to others, wear face coverings if an indoor …

Watch: Boris Johnson's mixed messages over Freedom Day on July 19
3 years, 5 months ago

Watch: Boris Johnson's mixed messages over Freedom Day on July 19

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has confirmed that the Government plans to lift Covid restrictions in England on July 19. “What we want to do is for people to exercise their personal responsibility but remember the value in face masks both in protecting themselves and others.” On Monday, the Prime Minister said ministers now "expect" people to wear face masks in crowded areas. …

Shops, pubs and hotels vow to axe masks on Freedom Day
3 years, 6 months ago

Shops, pubs and hotels vow to axe masks on Freedom Day

The Telegraph  

Pubs, restaurants and hotels employing more than 200,000 people have vowed to scrap compulsory face coverings on Freedom Day, risking a clash with unions who warned the move could put staff at risk. High street stalwarts including Revolution Bars and Young's Pub Group have said they will ditch the requirement for customers and employees to wear masks in their English …

Coronavirus: Keep face masks mandatory for longer, public says
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Keep face masks mandatory for longer, public says

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The majority of British adults want face masks to remain compulsory …

Rail union boss condemns minister’s face mask comments
3 years, 6 months ago

Rail union boss condemns minister’s face mask comments

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The boss of the UK’s biggest rail union has condemned a minister’s ambivalence on wearing face …

Welcome to Scotland ... now please put on your mask
3 years, 6 months ago

Welcome to Scotland ... now please put on your mask

The Telegraph  

Passengers on cross-border trains and buses will be free to ditch face masks in England but legally obliged to put them on as soon as they enter Scotland. However, the legal obligation to wear masks on public transport and other settings will remain in force north of the border until at least August 9 - Scotland’s "Freedom Day" - and …

Telegraph readers on whether they will wear a face mask from July 19: 'I feel safe without a mask'
3 years, 6 months ago

Telegraph readers on whether they will wear a face mask from July 19: 'I feel safe without a mask'

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson is today expected to tell the country to use personal judgement when it comes to wearing face masks when restrictions are lifted on July 19. Telegraph readers have had their say on whether face masks should be left to personal responsibility, and whether they will continue to wear face coverings once they are no longer mandatory. 'Those who …

From December 1, wear a mask in public indoor spaces or face fine
4 years, 1 month ago

From December 1, wear a mask in public indoor spaces or face fine

Dutch News  

Face masks will be compulsory in all public buildings, shops, and stations from tomorrow as the coronavirus law comes into effect, and people who refuse to wear one face a fine of €95. Retail chains, such as Ahold, which comprises Albert Heijn, Etos and Gall & Gall, have already said they will ‘inform customers about the obligation but not refuse …

The face mask debate is still raging in the US, but much of the world has moved on
4 years, 5 months ago

The face mask debate is still raging in the US, but much of the world has moved on

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump has long been reluctant to wear a mask in public, but on Tuesday he gave his most unequivocal backing yet to public health experts’ calls for the US public to mask up. Julie Sebadelha/Abaca/SIPA/AP Images Dr. Padmini Murthy, professor and global health director at New York Medical College, told a United Nations panel on July …

UK face mask rules: Do I need to wear a covering on public transport?
4 years, 5 months ago

UK face mask rules: Do I need to wear a covering on public transport?

The Independent  

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Face masks in shops to be compulsory in England
4 years, 5 months ago

Face masks in shops to be compulsory in England

CNN  

London CNN — Wearing face masks in shops and supermarkets in England will be compulsory from July 24, with those failing to comply with the new regulation facing fines of up to ┬Ż100, the UK government will announce Tuesday. ŌĆ£The Prime Minister has been clear that people should be wearing face coverings in shops and we will make this mandatory …

Transport rules: Do I need to wear a face mask and are buses and trains safe?
4 years, 6 months ago

Transport rules: Do I need to wear a face mask and are buses and trains safe?

The Independent  

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Police can forcibly remove people without face masks from public transport and fine them £100
4 years, 6 months ago

Police can forcibly remove people without face masks from public transport and fine them £100

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: Government face mask advice ‘too little too late’
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Government face mask advice ‘too little too late’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Doctors, unions and opposition politicians have questioned why it has taken …

In UK, face masks mandatory on all of England’s public transport starting June 15
4 years, 7 months ago

In UK, face masks mandatory on all of England’s public transport starting June 15

CNN  

CNN — Face coverings will be mandatory on all public transport in England starting June 15, as the country continues to ease out of coronavirus lockdown. The rule could be enforced by British transport police, Britain’s Transport Minister Grant Shapps said Thursday during a daily government briefing. Public transport will also be “ramped” up with additional trains, buses, and subways …

Face masks compulsory on public transport from June 15, government announces
4 years, 7 months ago

Face masks compulsory on public transport from June 15, government announces

The Telegraph  

Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, said: “As passenger numbers increase, and we expect this trend to continue, we need to ensure every precaution is taken.the face covering helps protect our fellow passengers. MPs and peers have already lobbied the Government to reduce the distance people must stay apart by using alternative infection controls such as face coverings. Mr Shapps said: …

NS introduces extra measures to keep travellers safe
4 years, 8 months ago

NS introduces extra measures to keep travellers safe

Dutch News  

Extra measures will be introduced at train stations to remind travellers of the 1.5 metre rule and keep the station environment safe, NS and rail network operator ProRail have announced. Arnhem Centraal, Amsterdam Zuid, Utrecht Centraal, Gouda, Culemborg and Groningen Noord will be the first stations to display the boards and pictograms of the rules to be followed by all …

NS introduces extra measures to keep travellers safe
4 years, 8 months ago

NS introduces extra measures to keep travellers safe

Dutch News  

Extra measures will be introduced at train stations to remind travellers of the 1.5 metre rule and keep the station environment safe, NS and rail network operator ProRail have announced. Arnhem Centraal, Amsterdam Zuid, Utrecht Centraal, Gouda, Culemborg and Groningen Noord will be the first stations to display the boards and pictograms of the rules to be followed by all …

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