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Coronavirus: Face masks and coverings to be compulsory in England's shops - BBC News

Coronavirus: Face masks and coverings to be compulsory in England's shops - BBC News
Wearing a face covering in shops and supermarkets in England is to become mandatory from 24 July.
Those who fail to comply with the new rules will face a fine of up to £100, the government is to announce.
The move will bring England into line with Scotland and other major European nations like Spain, Italy and Germany.
Since mid-May, the public have been advised to wear coverings in enclosed public spaces, where they may encounter people they would not usually meet.
It has been compulsory on public transport in England since 15 June.
One significant change has face coverings.
How are you feeling about lockdown easing? Has there been enough information for those who are shielding? Do you plan on going shopping? Let us know in the comments below!
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Who is exempt from wearing a face covering?
There are also a series of factors which the Government describes as a “reasonable excuse”, which also means you don’t have to wear a mask:
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What is a face covering exemption card?
Those who are exempted from wearing a face mask will be asked to get a "face-covering exemption card".
The card is available to download for free on the TfL website.
Those exempt will be required to carry the card on their person while using public transport.
TfL will also recognise similar cards that may have been issued by other transport operators.
The card can also be displayed on a smartphone.
If you do not have a printer or a smartphone, you can contact TfL and they will print and post a card to you.
Some TfL staff may also use this card.
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How does one "prove" that you have a reasonable reason not to wear a mask? People with invisible disabilities have to show medical records? I am speaking not only on my behalf but on behalf of friends and you. If a person would freak out wearing a mask - how to tell every shop, bus driver etc?
I use buses. I wear a mask as little as possible. I still have trouble with the mask riding up and affecting my sight. Masks freak me out - the thought of wearing then in shops does not fill me with joy.
Let's have some facts...... The government gave guidance, not law, simple.
I took a train journey last week for the first time since lockdown, I have both visible and non-visible disabilities..... I am 'exempt' according to the government guidance.......
I was challenged by a policeman on the train asking where my mask was....
I explained i am exempt, he asked why?
I replied, this is private matter (because of the Equalities Act 2010)
He asked for documentation to prove exemption, I explained, not required, (due to the Act).
If I had been a more 'meek person, I would have been seriously intimidated by the police's conduct, - he backed off once I explained. He did ask why I was being awkward, I explained that I wasn't, I just knew the applicable law, not guidance. He went away with his tail between his legs !!!
The upshot is this...... You do not have to prove or explain ANYTHING TO ANYONE, if you are dxempt, you are exempt, tell the police or the shop, or the person on the street, exactly where to get off, politely of course!
Bon Courage!
TK
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