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.
9. Asda
As Asda spokesperson said: “We encourage customers to be respectful to each other and to follow the government guidance on face coverings when shopping in our stores after 19 July.” Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS
10. Morrisons
A Morrisons spokesperson said: “In England, while face coverings will no longer be a legal requirement, guidance encourages everyone to wear one in crowded areas. We will encourage all customers and colleagues to follow this guidance in store, to maintain social distancing and to exercise their own judgment. We will also continue to offer a free face covering to any customer or colleague who may have forgotten theirs.” Photo: TOLGA AKMEN
11. Ryanair
A Ryanair spokesperson said: "In line with EASA/ECDC guidelines and in order to protect the health of our customers and crew, the use of face masks will still be mandatory across all Ryanair flights, regardless of the departing/destination country”. Photo: Dan Kitwood
12. EasyJet
An easyJet spokesperson said: "At present, there are no changes to easyJet’s onboard mask policy and we will continue to keep this under review. We continue to be guided by our inhouse medical adviser and a number of key industry governing bodies that airlines follow including the WHO, ICAO (which provides guidance to the Civil Aviation Authorities), EASA, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and Public Health authorities across Europe and at present their guidance around the wearing of masks onboard remains unchanged.” Photo: Dan Kitwood