Added estate agents and theatres to the list under ‘When to wear a face covering’. Further clarity has been made to the section ‘Staff in indoor settings’.
Changes have been made to the following sections: ‘When to wear a face covering’, ‘Enforcement measures for failing to comply with this law’, ‘When you do not need to wear a face covering’ and ‘Face coverings at work’.
Updated 27th August
Updated with information about penalty fines for not wearing a face covering.
Added that face coverings are required in these settings: casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys, indoor play areas, exhibition halls and conference centres.
This page explains what face coverings are, their role in reducing the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), the settings in which they are recommended, and how they should be safely used and stored.
This information is based on current scientific evidence and is subject to change.
For more information go to the Government website (opens in a new tab)