Face masks are no longer required by law, although official national guidance is to continue wearing them in crowded public places. Transport Uber recently became the latest transport company to announce that face coverings will remain mandatory on its services in England from today. A recent YouGov survey suggested 71% of people believe face coverings should continue to be mandatory on public transport after Monday. Today the NHS launched a new scheme to encourage people to continue wearing face coverings despite it no longer being law. Guidance published last night said: 'Government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.'

Source: The Nation July 19, 2021 07:52 UTC