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- From today, people will need to wear a face covering in shopping centres, banks, takeaway outlets, sandwich shops and supermarkets under new rules.
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- Face coverings will also be mandatory in railway stations, airports, banks, building societies and post offices while venues such as restaurants, pubs and gyms will be exempt.
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- The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed it will be compulsory to wear a face covering when buying food and drink to take away from cafes and shops, meaning that people will be required to wear one in the likes of Pret A Manger.
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- Follow our live blog for updates as face masks become compulsory for shoppers.
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