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 Face coverings - update
From Saturday 8 August, places where members of the public must wear a face covering is expanded to include the following places (a list of examples for each is included in the brackets):
- public transport (planes, trains, trams and buses, taxis & private hire)
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shops and supermarkets (places which offer goods or services for retail sale or hire)
- shopping centres (malls and indoor markets)
- places of worship
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premises providing personal care and beauty treatments (hair salons, barbers, nail salons, massage centres, tattoo and piercing parlours)
- public areas in hotels and hostels
- premises providing veterinary services
- visitor attractions and entertainment venues (museums, galleries, cinemas, theatres, concert halls, cultural and heritage sites, aquariums, indoor zoos and visitor farms, bingo halls, amusement arcades, adventure activity centres, funfairs, theme parks)
- libraries and public reading rooms
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funeral service providers (funeral homes, crematoria and burial ground chapels)
- transport hubs (airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations and terminals)
- community centres, youth centres and social clubs
- storage and distribution facilities
- auction houses
Members of the public are expected to wear a face covering before entering any of these places and must keep it on until they leave unless there is a reasonable excuse for removing it.
More detailed advice on the application of these requirements in different settings can be found in the Government’s guidance for working safely.
People should also wear a face covering in indoor places not listed here where social distancing may be difficult and where they will come into contact with people they do not normally meet.
Face coverings are needed in NHS settings, including hospitals and primary or community care settings, such as GP surgeries. They are also advised to be worn in care homes.
Enforcement measures for failing to comply with this law
Premises where face coverings are required should take reasonable steps to promote compliance with the law.
The police can take measures if members of the public do not comply with this law without a valid exemption and transport operators can deny access to their public transport services if a passenger is not wearing a face covering, or direct them to wear one or leave a service.
Those who fail to wear a mask will face a fine of up to £100. This will be reduced to £50 if people pay within 14 days.
Who is exempt?
Some people are exempt from the rules including:
- children under 11
- people with disabilities
- those with breathing difficulties
- anyone with someone who relies on lip reading
People also won't be required to wear a covering in places where it's not practical - such as in a pub, cafe or restaurant.
For more information, please see UK government advice on face coverings.
Posters - for businesses
Please save this poster and print it out to display in your business to remind people about wearing face coverings in your premises.
Local restrictions - Government Update
The Government has announced this afternoon that the restrictions introduced in the Bradford district and other parts of Northern England last week will remain in place for now. They have said that this will be reviewed again next week. For more detail on the restrictions click here
Please click here for the latest statement from the leader of Bradford Council Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe.
Coronavirus links for businesses
Bradford Council’s Invest in Bradford team can help with guidance and support with all aspects of business planning and grant funding. Email: info@investinbradford.com, or call 01274 437727.
For local advice visit Bradford Council’s Covid-19 business support page.
For national guidance visit the UK Government website.
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