The new list of places where face coverings are being made compulsory was released last week, but the rule change comes into effect from tomorrow.
Last week Boris Johnson announced new updates to the coronavirus lockdown rules as the infection rates were rising across the country.
From August 8th, face masks are mandatory in a new list of settings where you come into contact with people you do not normally meet. This is on top of the existing rules where you have to wear face coverings on transport and in shops.
These new rules will be enforceable by law from tomorrow (August 8th), Chronicle Live reports.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed face coverings are mandatory in these places:
- on public transport
- indoor transport hubs including airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations and terminals
- shops and supermarkets – places which are open to the public and that wholly or mainly offer goods or services for retail sale or hire
- indoor shopping centres
- banks, building societies and post offices including credit unions, short-term loan providers, savings clubs and money service businesses
And from tomorrow, the expanded list of places you need to wear a face covering is as follows:
- funeral directors
- cinemas
- theatres
- bingo halls
- concert halls
- museums, galleries, indoor zoos, aquariums and visitor farms, as well as other indoor tourist, heritage or cultural sites
- nail, beauty, hair salons and barbers, unless it’s necessary to remove them for treatments
- public areas in hotels and hostels
- libraries and public reading rooms
- community centres
- social clubs
- tattoo and piercing parlours
- massage parlours
- indoor entertainment venues like funfairs, amusement arcades, and adventure activities such as laser quest, go-karting, escape rooms and heritage sites
- storage and distribution facilities
- vets
- auction houses
- premises which provide professional, legal or financial services
- places of worship
The government is also encouraging everyone to wear a face covering in other enclosed public spaces where you can’t social distance and are likely to come into contact with people you don’t live with or are not in your bubble.
