The United Kingdom could soon recommend face coverings in all public places including offices and other workplaces, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday, a day after the government said masks will be made mandatory in shops from July 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials have started private talks with groups representing major employers as ministers prepare a “road map” to avoid a second wave of COVID-19, the report added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to set out a fresh road map for his long-term strategy, which will include details of how the country will get back to work without risking a second spike, it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Face coverings inside shops are already compulsory in a few other European countries including Germany, Spain and Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Johnson had said last week that tighter rules on wearing face coverings might be needed, while opposition Labour Party criticised his government for not moving sooner in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday’s order noted that people who fail to wear face coverings may be fined up to 100 pounds ($125.48) \u2013 in line with existing fines for people who do not cover their faces on public transport – which would fall to 50 pounds if paid within 14 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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