Compulsory face masks in the office will make it harder to get workers back, business leaders warn

Compulsory face masks in the workplace could stifle efforts to get more staff back into the office, business leaders have warned.     As businesses across the country begin to open their offices once again, companies now fear a ‘blanket rule’ making masks mandatory could hamper efforts to bring their staff back into work.  It comes after a survey … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Compulsory masks ‘will halt return to office’

Compulsory face masks in the workplace could stifle efforts to get more staff back into the office, business leaders have warned.     As businesses across the country begin to open their offices once again, companies now fear a ‘blanket rule’ making masks mandatory could hamper efforts to bring their staff back into work.  It comes after a survey … Read more

Masks become compulsory in Paris as French coronavirus cases soar

Masks become compulsory throughout Paris as France admits coronavirus R rate is likely to be as high as 1.4 France’s coronavirus cases are soaring, with 5,429 infections logged Wednesday Paris and Ile-de-France region in which it sits are at the epicentre of the outbreak Jean Castex, French PM, said masks will now be compulsory in … Read more

Masks are made compulsory in French offices as country fights to slow down coronavirus second wave

France will make masks compulsory in French offices from next month to slow down a coronavirus second wave.  People returning from their summer holidays will be required to cover their faces throughout all enclosed work spaces, including in corridors and lobbies. It comes as cases have spiked in France, particularly among those aged 25 to … Read more

Shoppers made two million fewer trips to the supermarket after face masks became compulsory

Two million fewer supermarket visits were made than expected after face coverings became compulsory in shops, analysis has revealed.   Footfall in stores and grocers has been steadily climbing since the peak of the pandemic, with each household currently averaging 14 trips per month.  But the mandating of masks disrupted this upward trend in the last … Read more

Customer numbers fall after compulsory face masks were introduced in shops, figures reveal

Customer numbers fall after compulsory face masks were introduced in shops, figures reveal Footfall dropped by 1.6 per cent in England since masks were made compulsory The steepest downturn was in retail parks where it dropped by 6.6 per cent High streets saw a 1.9 per cent rise while shopping centres saw a 4 per … Read more

Face masks will be compulsory in AIRPORTS and TRAIN STATIONS

Face coverings will have to be worn in shops, supermarkets and shopping centres as well as train stations and airports under new rules set to apply across England from tomorrow.  The Government this afternoon finally published its formal guidance on where the wearing of masks will now be mandatory.  However, places like restaurants, pubs and … Read more

How to cover your face like a star as masks made compulsory

With face coverings to be compulsory in shops from next week and already mandatory on public transport — there’s a fine of up to £100 for those who don’t comply — never has the need for masks been more vital. We’re encouraged to use coverings made from reusable fabric so that we don’t eat into … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: Masks were useless, now they’re compulsory

If there’s one phrase I’m sick of (spoken by Boris and Co in a serious tone) it’s ‘scientific advice’ and its partner-in-crime ‘medical advice’. So far members of the public have been the guinea pigs for the Prime Minister’s steep learning curve, ever since Covid-19 arrived in our lives.  And we know from bitter experience … Read more

JANET STREET-PORTER: First masks were useless, now they’re compulsory

If there’s one phrase I’m sick of (spoken by Boris and Co in a serious tone) it’s ‘scientific advice’ and its partner-in-crime ‘medical advice’. So far members of the public have been the guinea pigs for the Prime Minister’s steep learning curve, ever since Covid-19 arrived in our lives.  And we know from bitter experience … Read more