FACE MASK POLICY IN THE UK
4 years, 5 months ago

FACE MASK POLICY IN THE UK

Daily Mail  

Face masks must be worn on public transport and in many indoor spaces, including shops, shopping centres, indoor transport hubs, museums, galleries, cinemas and public libraries. It is currently the law for passengers to wear face coverings in taxis and private hire vehicles, in hospitality venues, like restaurants and bars, other than when you are eating and drinking. The Prime Minister has also announced tougher enforcement measures, with businesses facing fines or closure for failing to comply with coronavirus rules, meaning there will be consequences for pubs that try to serve you at the bar. National Police Chiefs' Council chairman Martin Hewitt said: 'Individuals, businesses and households all have a responsibility to ensure the virus is suppressed and police will play their part in supporting the public to navigate the measures in place for our safety.

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Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts
9 months, 1 week ago

Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts. On one train, a man who was not wearing a mask led a small group in chanting “Raise your hands if you’re a Zionist” …

Expert who has never caught Covid tells Aussies to wear face masks every time they leave the house - amid fresh mandate in one state
1 year, 4 months ago

Expert who has never caught Covid tells Aussies to wear face masks every time they leave the house - amid fresh mandate in one state

Daily Mail  

A leading epidemiologist who has never caught Covid-19 has advised Australians to wear face masks every time they leave the house to avoid catching the virus. Dr Zoe Hyde,who has never caught Covid-19 has advised Australians to wear face masks every time they leave the house if they want to stay Covid-free A recent surge in Covid-19 cases - Australia's …

China ends mandatory face masks on public transport
1 year, 11 months ago

China ends mandatory face masks on public transport

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: Apr 13, 2023 China issued a new set of guidelines on Wednesday regarding the use of face masks by the general public to prevent COVID-19 infection, stating that it is now no longer mandatory to wear face masks when using public transport. The guidelines from the joint COVID-19 prevention and control mechanism of the State Council aim …

New Covid strain: Should we wear masks again in the UK?
2 years, 2 months ago

New Covid strain: Should we wear masks again in the UK?

Daily Mail  

Health chiefs urged Brits to 'ratchet up precautions' to protect the service Commuters today were seen wearing face coverings after health bosses urged Britons to protect the NHS amid record pressures and a new Covid variant. She is surrounded by commuters, some of whom are wearing masks Commuters on the London Underground wore masks this morning following new advice to …

Mask no more mandatory on domestic and international flights
2 years, 4 months ago

Mask no more mandatory on domestic and international flights

Op India  

On Wednesday, the civil aviation ministry stated that the use of face masks is no more mandatory for passengers travelling by air, as the incidents of Covid-19 infections have been going down in the country. The ministry stated in a statement to scheduled airlines that the newest decision was made in accordance with the government’s strategy of a graded approach …

Return of the mask! Five NHS trusts have already brought back mandatory face covering rules
2 years, 5 months ago

Return of the mask! Five NHS trusts have already brought back mandatory face covering rules

Daily Mail  

At least five NHS trusts in England have brought back mask requirements due to Covid's resurgence, MailOnline can reveal. Some are also telling patients to wear masks and reimposing social distancing guidelines, in scenes reminiscent of the earliest days of the pandemic It comes as Kate Middleton was pictured wearing a mask today while on a visit to Royal Surrey …

Queensland's COVID-19 mandate for masks on public transport to be scrapped
2 years, 6 months ago

Queensland's COVID-19 mandate for masks on public transport to be scrapped

ABC  

Queensland is ending the requirement for people to wear face masks while on public transport. Key points: The rule will be relaxed for staff and commuters from midnight The Health Minister asked the public to respect those who chose to continue wearing masks Masks will still be required in vulnerable settings, by close contacts and those who have left just …

Boston urges masks as battle brews over transit rule
2 years, 11 months ago

Boston urges masks as battle brews over transit rule

Associated Press  

Boston urged people to start wearing masks Thursday and the Biden administration weighed its next legal step in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes court fight over the abrupt end of the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit. “COVID-19 cases have increased rapidly citywide, so we need people to be vigilant and take precautions that can …

Heathrow airport scraps mask mandate
3 years ago

Heathrow airport scraps mask mandate

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. Face coverings at Heathrow will no longer be mandatory, though the airport “strongly encourages those at the airport to continue …

Jet2 is first UK airline to drop mask rule on flights
3 years ago

Jet2 is first UK airline to drop mask rule on flights

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. A spokesperson for the airline said: “It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face mask in England …

New face covering rules — face masks in London, in hospitals and where else?
3 years, 1 month 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
3 years, 1 month 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 …

As Karnataka hijab row escalates, a look at laws on face coverings across the world
3 years, 1 month ago

As Karnataka hijab row escalates, a look at laws on face coverings across the world

Firstpost  

The debate on hijabs, which has been fuelled after students in Karnataka alleged they weren’t allowed in class owing to their dress code, has been ongoing with many European nations imposing full or partial bans on face veils The Karnataka hijab row has captured the entire country’s attention with people from all walks of life expressing their opinions. Discussions on …

As Hijab Row Snowballs in Karnataka, A Look at Nations that have Made Face Veils an Offence
3 years, 1 month ago

As Hijab Row Snowballs in Karnataka, A Look at Nations that have Made Face Veils an Offence

News 18  

Protests for and against the?hijab? News18 February 8, 2022 As the controversy heats up, here’s a look at countries that have banned face coverings, including hijabs, burqas, full face helmets and balaclavas. FRANCE In 2011, France banned face coverings with “Law of 2010-1192: Act prohibiting concealment of the face in public space”. SRI LANKA The country’s Cabinet cleared a proposal …

Schools in England reinstate mask wearing rules in classrooms after surge in Covid cases
3 years, 1 month ago

Schools in England reinstate mask wearing rules in classrooms after surge in Covid cases

Daily Mail  

A number of schools are reinstating rules for pupils to wear facemasks after a surge in Covid cases, despite Government guidance last week which ended the requirement. Children wearing facemasks during a lesson at Outwood Academy in Woodlands, Doncaster Hailsham Community College in East Sussex is one of a number of schools who have reinstated face masks in the classroom …

Masks become mandatory in most indoor settings in England
3 years, 3 months ago

Masks become mandatory in most indoor settings in England

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. Tougher restrictions have been branded a “necessary evil” by a scientist advising the Government …

Train passengers express mixed views on return of face masks
3 years, 3 months 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 …

‘Boris Johnson doesn’t even wear one’: Londoners react to mask mandate return
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Boris Johnson doesn’t even wear one’: Londoners react to mask mandate return

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. “On my train here this morning, hardly anyone was wearing one, people aren’t as …

NHS boss Amanda Pritchard hints Boris Johnson SHOULD have worn face mask during the hospital trip
3 years, 4 months ago

NHS boss Amanda Pritchard hints Boris Johnson SHOULD have worn face mask during the hospital trip

Daily Mail  

NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard says mask guidance is clear and that they should be worn in healthcare settings if it is safe for you to do so NHS England's boss took a thinly-veiled dig at Boris Johnson today for going barefaced during a hospital visit last week, warning the guidance on masks was 'clear'. Asked directly whether Mr Johnson …

Boris Johnson insists he wears a face covering whenever Covid rules require it
3 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson insists he wears a face covering whenever Covid rules require it

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 Boris Johnson has defended his record on wearing face coverings, insisting: …

Face mask use in adults in their 30s and 40s has risen consistently for eight weeks, data shows
3 years, 5 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. …

Face mask make-up guide: What you need for long wearing coverage
3 years, 5 months ago

Face mask make-up guide: What you need for long wearing coverage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “However, eye make-up will see an uptick as women look towards other areas …

Facemasks on public transport should stay, says health minister
3 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Scrapping face masks on public transit will affect vulnerable people, Health Min. says
3 years, 6 months ago

Scrapping face masks on public transit will affect vulnerable people, Health Min. says

NL Times  

There are some major drawbacks to scrapping the coronavirus rule that people have to wear a face mask when using public transport, Health Minister Hugo de Jonge said on Friday in response NS director Marjan Rintel calling for that to happen earlier this week, NOS reports. According to De Jonge, scrapping the face mask rule will make many people feel …

London bus driver spat at after asking passenger to wear mask
3 years, 6 months ago

London bus driver spat at after asking passenger to wear mask

The Independent  

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Not wearing a face mask on the Tube should be a CRIMINAL offence says Sadiq Khan
3 years, 7 months ago

Not wearing a face mask on the Tube should be a CRIMINAL offence says Sadiq Khan

Daily Mail  

Sadiq Khan has said that failing to wear a face mask on the Tube should become a criminal offence. Sadiq Khan has said that failing to wear a face mask on the Tube should become a criminal offence unless people are exempt This means TfL staff can tell non-compliant customers to leave a bus or train but are powerless to …

Bus driver punched in head after telling passenger to wear mask
3 years, 8 months ago

Bus driver punched in head after telling passenger to wear mask

The Independent  

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Majority plan to continue wearing face masks, ONS says
3 years, 8 months ago

Majority plan to continue wearing face masks, ONS says

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. Statistics from the ONS’s weekly Opinions and Lifestyle Survey …

Freedom Day face mask confusion looms as legal requirement to wear them ends
3 years, 8 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 …

Freedom or folly? UK's end to mandatory masks sows confusion
3 years, 8 months ago

Freedom or folly? UK's end to mandatory masks sows confusion

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I don’t think …

MP’s want Covid access tests to return soon; No face mask demand planned
3 years, 8 months ago

MP’s want Covid access tests to return soon; No face mask demand planned

NL Times  

A parliamentary majority wants the Testing for Access system for festivals and events to be reinstated as soon as possible. The events sector needs perspective and the cabinet therefore has to clarify before August 13 how the test system can be resumed "safely and responsibly", the VVD, D66, and CDA said in a motion filed during a parliamentary debate on …

No train operators or major bus and coach firms will require masks in England
3 years, 8 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 …

Leading government adviser warns making face masks voluntary ‘won’t do any good’
3 years, 8 months ago

Leading government adviser warns making face masks voluntary ‘won’t do any good’

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 A key government adviser has attacked the decision to make mask-wearing …

Watch: Boris Johnson's mixed messages over Freedom Day on July 19
3 years, 8 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. …

Mask rule change risks rise in abuse towards shop workers, trade body warns
3 years, 8 months ago

Mask rule change risks rise in abuse towards shop workers, trade body warns

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. “There has been a big rise in violence and …

Shops, pubs and hotels vow to axe masks on Freedom Day
3 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Telegraph readers on whether they will wear a face mask from July 19: 'I feel safe without a mask'
3 years, 8 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 …

Welcome to Scotland ... now please put on your mask
3 years, 8 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 …

Use your judgment on masks, Boris Johnson urges public
3 years, 8 months ago

Use your judgment on masks, Boris Johnson urges public

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson will tell the public on Monday that they will no longer be bound by Covid laws on face masks and social distancing but should instead exercise their own “judgment” when restrictions are lifted on July 19. However, despite scrapping compulsory face masks, The Telegraph understands people will still be told in government guidance they should consider wearing a …

Face masks will be a ‘personal choice’ in England, says UK minister
3 years, 8 months ago

Face masks will be a ‘personal choice’ in England, says UK minister

CNN  

CNN — Face masks are set to become a “personal choice” in England with the further easing of coronavirus restrictions, a senior UK government minister said Sunday. Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images Javid said the “rules that we have had to put in place have caused a shocking rise in domestic violence and a terrible impact on so many people’s mental health.” …

Police charge cafe owners over 'irresponsible' refusal to wear face masks
3 years, 8 months ago

Police charge cafe owners over 'irresponsible' refusal to wear face masks

ABC  

The owners of an organic cafe in a locked-down New South Wales community have been arrested and charged with refusing to comply with public health orders. Key points: The owners of a Shellharbour cafe have been charged with refusing to impose mandatory mask wearing inside their venue Police say staff and the owners of the Village Fix cafe were not …

Face Mask Against Face Cover: Controversy Still Unsettled In Delhi High Court Judgement Of 'Sudesh Kumar Vs. Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi W.P. (C) 9408/2020'?
3 years, 11 months ago

Face Mask Against Face Cover: Controversy Still Unsettled In Delhi High Court Judgement Of 'Sudesh Kumar Vs. Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi W.P. (C) 9408/2020'?

Live Law  

Discipline demands a decision to obey in India and during the pandemic COVID-19 recurrence phase, the judgement passed by the High Court of Delhi has come out as a prima facie reflection of larger public good for the people in Delhi, in holding a vehicle to be a public place even if occupied by only one person for the purpose …

Covid England: Children are NOT legally required to wear face masks in schools
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid England: Children are NOT legally required to wear face masks in schools

Daily Mail  

Children are not legally required to wear face masks in schools and should not be sent home if they refuse to wear one, government officials said last night. Pictured, pupils wearing masks at Moor End Academy in Huddersfield on September 11, 2020 Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told a Downing Street press conference last night: 'We are also now advising that …

Face mask exemption card: How do you prove you cannot wear a covering?
4 years, 2 months ago

Face mask exemption card: How do you prove you cannot wear a covering?

The Independent  

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‘Too right’: Customers and staff breathe sigh of relief as supermarkets make face masks mandatory
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Too right’: Customers and staff breathe sigh of relief as supermarkets make face masks mandatory

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. “It’s especially good if someone is not sticking to social distancing rules inside,” she …

Mandatory face masks & the full list of coronavirus restrictions as of Dec. 1
4 years, 3 months ago

Mandatory face masks & the full list of coronavirus restrictions as of Dec. 1

NL Times  

The Temporary Measures Act Covid-19 takes effect in the Netherlands today, to form a legal basis for the measures in place to try and curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. In addition to making face masks mandatory in public spaces, the law also gives parliament more power to approve measures. From today, everyone in the Netherlands aged …

Shopkeepers can't refuse to enforce mandatory face masks: Security Council
4 years, 3 months ago

Shopkeepers can't refuse to enforce mandatory face masks: Security Council

NL Times  

Shopkeepers are responsible for enforcing the face mask obligation that takes effect in the Netherlands today, Hubert Bruls said after a meeting of the Security Council on Monday. The face masks rule is set down in law and shopkeepers also have to adhere to the law, said Bruls, mayor of Nijmigen and chairman of the Security Council, NU.nl reports. From …

From December 1, wear a mask in public indoor spaces or face fine
4 years, 3 months 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 …

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