COVID-19: Boris Johnson 'confident' UK's India-produced vaccines won't be a problem - as Merkel offers travel hope for double-jabbedPrime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to keep the mandatory wearing of face masks in certain settings.
Ahead of the Downing Street news briefing, politicians and transport unions had urged the PM to retain the mandatory requirement for coverings to be worn on public transport. They add that if the government chooses to scrap the need for coverings to be worn on public transport, Transport for London will have"discussions" with the Department for Transport "about next steps".People will be advised to make a 'personal choice' about whether they want to wear a face covering.
Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has agreed with this viewpoint, tweeting on Sunday:"I struggle to see how ministers can drop the requirement to wear masks on public transport without causing real problems for some people who are dependent on it." These include face masks in public areas such as shops and public transport, and better public messaging about the importance of social distancing and ventilation.From step four of the government's road map out of lockdown there will be no legal requirement to wear a face mask.
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This is quite frankly disgusting what this government is doing and I am still in shock. Masks and social distancing should be in place till April 2022. The Delta variant is not being taken seriously and we are probably going to need to lockdown again in August. Scary times ahead