With the legal requirements to wear face masks being lifted on 19 July, these are the businesses asking the public to continue wearing themWith the legal requirements to wear face masks being lifted on 19 July, these are the businesses asking the public to continue wearing them
With the legal requirements to wear face masks being lifted on 19 July, these are the businesses asking the public to continue wearing them

Face masks: the businesses that are asking customers to keep wearing face masks after 19th July ‘Freedom Day’

Rhona Shennan
By Rhona Shennan

Culture and Trends Editor

18th Jul 2021, 10:49am
In England, the law regarding wearing face coverings will change on Monday 19 July, with the end of the legal requirements to wear them in public spaces

The Government has said that it “expects and recommends” that shoppers continue to wear face coverings, but there will no longer be a legal requirement to do so.

A number of companies have since announced that they will be asking the public to continue to wear face coverings. Businesses and travel operators are able to set their own rules and regulations for customers and passengers regarding face masks.

With the legal requirements to wear face masks being lifted on 19 July, these are the businesses asking the public to continue wearing them

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With the legal requirements to wear face masks being lifted on 19 July, these are the businesses asking the public to continue wearing them Photo: Getty Images

The official Waterstones Twitter account wrote: “Following the lift of restrictions on 19 July across England, we will observe new government guidance. Given our enclosed browsing environment, we encourage our customers to wear face masks and observe social distancing, respecting the safety of staff and fellow book lovers.”

. Waterstones

The official Waterstones Twitter account wrote: “Following the lift of restrictions on 19 July across England, we will observe new government guidance. Given our enclosed browsing environment, we encourage our customers to wear face masks and observe social distancing, respecting the safety of staff and fellow book lovers.” Photo: Shutterstock

Ash Kebriti, UK General Manager of Uber, said: “There is nothing more important than the safety of our drivers and the riders who use the Uber app. As cities continue to open up, we will ensure that face coverings or masks continue to be a mandatory requirement, unless exempt, when travelling with Uber across the UK.”

. Uber

Ash Kebriti, UK General Manager of Uber, said: “There is nothing more important than the safety of our drivers and the riders who use the Uber app. As cities continue to open up, we will ensure that face coverings or masks continue to be a mandatory requirement, unless exempt, when travelling with Uber across the UK.” Photo: TOLGA AKMEN

A spokesman for the John Lewis Partnership, which owns Waitrose, said: "In line with government guidance, we will recommend that our customers and partners in England continue to wear a face covering, unless exempt, from July 19."

. John Lewis and Waitrose

A spokesman for the John Lewis Partnership, which owns Waitrose, said: "In line with government guidance, we will recommend that our customers and partners in England continue to wear a face covering, unless exempt, from July 19." Photo: Ker Robertson

Transport for London, which covers London Underground, London Buses, London Trams, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail, has said: “Ahead of the lifting of Government restrictions on Monday 19 July, TfL is reminding customers that they will continue to be required to wear a face covering on TfL services for the duration of their journey.”

. Transport for London services

Transport for London, which covers London Underground, London Buses, London Trams, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail, has said: “Ahead of the lifting of Government restrictions on Monday 19 July, TfL is reminding customers that they will continue to be required to wear a face covering on TfL services for the duration of their journey.” Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS

Sainsbury's Chief Executive Simon Roberts said: “As we respond to the recent change in government guidance, we know that safety is still top of mind for many of our colleagues and customers. Our colleagues’ safety is vital and many of our colleagues would feel more comfortable if those who can wear face coverings continue to wear them. We’re asking everyone to be considerate and, while we understand wearing a face covering will now be a personal choice, we want to ensure we best support and protect each other in the weeks and months ahead.”

. Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury's Chief Executive Simon Roberts said: “As we respond to the recent change in government guidance, we know that safety is still top of mind for many of our colleagues and customers. Our colleagues’ safety is vital and many of our colleagues would feel more comfortable if those who can wear face coverings continue to wear them. We’re asking everyone to be considerate and, while we understand wearing a face covering will now be a personal choice, we want to ensure we best support and protect each other in the weeks and months ahead.” Photo: Leon Neal

A Tesco spokesperson said that anyone working or shopping in Tesco will be encouraged to wear a mask, which they said was to “be on the safe side”. They added: “Since the start of the pandemic, we have focused on ensuring everyone can get the food they need in a safe environment. Having listened to our customers and colleagues, we will continue to have safety measures in place in our stores; these include limiting the number of people in store at any time, protective screens at every checkout, hand sanitiser stations and regular cleaning."

. Tesco

A Tesco spokesperson said that anyone working or shopping in Tesco will be encouraged to wear a mask, which they said was to “be on the safe side”. They added: “Since the start of the pandemic, we have focused on ensuring everyone can get the food they need in a safe environment. Having listened to our customers and colleagues, we will continue to have safety measures in place in our stores; these include limiting the number of people in store at any time, protective screens at every checkout, hand sanitiser stations and regular cleaning." Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS

Sainsbury's Chief Executive Simon Roberts said: “As we respond to the recent change in government guidance, we know that safety is still top of mind for many of our colleagues and customers. Our colleagues’ safety is vital and many of our colleagues would feel more comfortable if those who can wear face coverings continue to wear them. We’re asking everyone to be considerate and, while we understand wearing a face covering will now be a personal choice, we want to ensure we best support and protect each other in the weeks and months ahead.”

5. Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury's Chief Executive Simon Roberts said: “As we respond to the recent change in government guidance, we know that safety is still top of mind for many of our colleagues and customers. Our colleagues’ safety is vital and many of our colleagues would feel more comfortable if those who can wear face coverings continue to wear them. We’re asking everyone to be considerate and, while we understand wearing a face covering will now be a personal choice, we want to ensure we best support and protect each other in the weeks and months ahead.” Photo: Leon Neal

A Tesco spokesperson said that anyone working or shopping in Tesco will be encouraged to wear a mask, which they said was to “be on the safe side”. They added: “Since the start of the pandemic, we have focused on ensuring everyone can get the food they need in a safe environment. Having listened to our customers and colleagues, we will continue to have safety measures in place in our stores; these include limiting the number of people in store at any time, protective screens at every checkout, hand sanitiser stations and regular cleaning."

6. Tesco

A Tesco spokesperson said that anyone working or shopping in Tesco will be encouraged to wear a mask, which they said was to “be on the safe side”. They added: “Since the start of the pandemic, we have focused on ensuring everyone can get the food they need in a safe environment. Having listened to our customers and colleagues, we will continue to have safety measures in place in our stores; these include limiting the number of people in store at any time, protective screens at every checkout, hand sanitiser stations and regular cleaning." Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS

A Lidl spokesperson said: "Although no longer legally required, the Government recommends that people continue to wear face coverings in crowded or indoor spaces and we will have signage in place at store entrances reminding our customers of this."

7. Lidl

A Lidl spokesperson said: "Although no longer legally required, the Government recommends that people continue to wear face coverings in crowded or indoor spaces and we will have signage in place at store entrances reminding our customers of this." Photo: TOLGA AKMEN

An Aldi spokesperson said: “From Monday July 19 we'll continue to encourage customers and colleagues to wear face coverings when they're in store. Other measures like hand sanitiser and screens will also stay in place. Face masks are still required for customers and colleagues in our Welsh and Scottish stores, in line with the latest guidance.”

8. Aldi

An Aldi spokesperson said: “From Monday July 19 we'll continue to encourage customers and colleagues to wear face coverings when they're in store. Other measures like hand sanitiser and screens will also stay in place. Face masks are still required for customers and colleagues in our Welsh and Scottish stores, in line with the latest guidance.” Photo: Dan Kitwood

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