Why I won't wear a face mask after July 19: The new Freedom day divide
Telegraph, 06 Jul 2021
Boris Johnson has confirmed plans to drop all legal requirements to wear face coverings, prompting a debate on whether people will continue to do so even if it is not mandatory.
From July 19 face coverings will no longer be mandatory under the law but individuals will instead be encouraged to “exercise judgment”, while shops and public transport may still ask customers to wear them.
Polling appears to suggest many will continue wearing face masks despite not being legally required to do so.
Watch the video above to see the thoughts from people in London and Birmingham.
Read the full story here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/07/06/face-mask-law-end-july-19-businesses-can-set-rules-mandatory/
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From July 19 face coverings will no longer be mandatory under the law but individuals will instead be encouraged to “exercise judgment”, while shops and public transport may still ask customers to wear them.
Polling appears to suggest many will continue wearing face masks despite not being legally required to do so.
Watch the video above to see the thoughts from people in London and Birmingham.
Read the full story here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/07/06/face-mask-law-end-july-19-businesses-can-set-rules-mandatory/
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