COVENTRY MESSAGE BOARD

You must wear a face covering when travelling on public transport from Monday 15 June

In line with the latest Government guidance, face coverings must be worn for the full duration of journeys on public transport from Monday 15 June.

Yours protects them and theirs protects you - Scientific advice says that face coverings can help reduce the chance of infecting others while out in public.

However, it is important to remember that face coverings are not a replacement for social distancing and you should still do this wherever possible alongside regular hand washing.

Why do I need to wear a face covering on public transport?

When using public transport people may be more likely to be in enclosed spaces for longer periods of time where. We know this means there is a greater risk of the virus spreading and social distancing is likely to be difficult to follow consistently. This differs from enclosed spaces like shops, for example, where people can more easily go outside if social distancing is not possible and where shop owners can place limits on the number of customers allowed inside at any one time. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has set out that using face coverings in this setting can provide some small additional protection to fellow passengers and can help people to avoid unknowingly spreading the virus if they are suffering from coronavirus, but not showing symptoms.

What will happen if I don't wear a face covering?

You are not allowed to get on public transport if you are not wearing a face covering unless you have a legitimate reason for not wearing one, please find the list of people exempt from wearing a face covering https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers#exemptions-face-coverings.

Transport staff may tell you not to board or ask you to get off.

If you refuse to wear a face covering, you can receive a fine from the police. The fixed penalty notice will require you to pay £100 (reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days).

What is a face covering?

Face coverings can be a simple cloth or scarf that covers the nose and mouth. They can be homemade from things you can find around the house or shop-bought.

Find out how you can make yours and tips while you wear it, by visiting our dedicated webpage https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/network-overview/advice-while-travelling-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/face-coverings/

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Boris Johnson says face masks should be worn in shops in England



Boris Johnson has urged the public in England to wear masks in shops as “extra insurance” against the coronavirus, and hinted the government could be poised to make them mandatory.

Downing Street has also hinted that guidance encouraging employees to work from home where possible is under review, after Johnson suggested workers could return if effective protective measures were in place.

The prime minister said evidence “has been growing” on the effectiveness of wearing masks in public spaces, after coming under pressure to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory in England in line with the more stringent guidance in Scotland.

He told Sky News the government would be looking at the scientific evidence and “saying more in the next few days”.

“The scientific evidence of face coverings, and the importance of stopping aerosol droplets; that’s been growing,” Johnson said. “So I do think that in shops it is very important to wear a face covering.”

Asked specifically whether face coverings would be made mandatory in shops in England, as they already are on public transport, he said the government was considering what “tools of enforcement” would be used to increase compliance.

Johnson was photographed wearing a face covering for the first time on Friday, coinciding with an information campaign from the government to nudge people to wear masks in shops.