BRITS will no longer have to wear masks or stick to social distancing from July 19 – but shops can still demand customers to wear them. Boris Johnson announced that he would be tearing up Covid rules in two weeks time when Brits can finally get back to normal on freedom day. Among the rules […]
BRITS will no longer have to wear masks or stick to social distancing from July 19 – but shops can still demand customers to wear them.
Boris Johnson announced that he would be tearing up Covid rules in two weeks time when Brits can finally get back to normal on freedom day.
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Among the rules relaxing, the PM announced that people will no longer be forced to cover their faces on buses and trains, in shops and in other indoor venues.
Currently, you could be slapped with a fine of up to £6,400 for not wearing a mask, unless you are exempt.
But it will be a personal choice as to whether you use one or not from July 19.
He also said social distancing rules will be lifted too – which means retailers don’t have to keep strict customer limits in place in stores.
This means shoppers won’t have to queue outside if a store is too busy.
THE new 'Freedom Day' date where all remaining rules should be lifted is July 19.
That includes:
However, you might find you still have to stick to a number of these rules from July 19 – even when they have been lifted.
This is because it will be up to each business as to whether they axe the restrictions while many Brits are still waiting for their second jab.
So even though you won’t be legally required to wear a face mask or socially distance, you may find you won’t be let into stores if you refuse to keep to any restrictions still in place.
The Sun has got in touch with Britain’s biggest supermarkets to see if they’re scrapping rules on July 19 and we’ll update you with more information when we know more.
There are a number of rules shoppers have to follow when picking up their groceries or indulging in a bit of retail therapy.
Some of these restrictions might remain in place even when freedom day is rolled out on July 19.
This is because each retailer can decide for themselves whether to lift Covid rules in their stores or not.
It’s best to check ahead for more information at the shop you’re planning to visit to see whether some of these restrictions below will still be in place.
Shoppers are being encouraged to sanitise their hands before entering stores.
Many retailers have put hand sanitiser stations at the entrance of their stores that customers can use.
Customers have to wear masks when shopping in stores.
Supermarkets and retailers have put security guards in place at store entrances to remind shoppers to cover their faces before entering.
Although social distancing measures will be scrapped on July 19, you may still have to keep to these rules in stores.
Shops and supermarkets may choose to keep limits on customers in stores despite rules being lifted.
As social distancing rules are still in place, many shoppers are having to queue outside if customer limits in store have been reached.
Many have staff on the doors to make sure customers are keeping to social distancing rules while waiting outside.
Signs that have been put up around shops should be adhered to.
This includes notices asking people to follow the one way systems, which are in place in many shops so everyone can stay socially distanced and avoid walking closely past each other.
Where possible, customers are being asked to shop alone to reduce the number of people in stores at the same time.
This will also help other customers to social distance while shopping.
Brits can return to the office from July 19.
Party-goers can let their hair down in nightclubs, gigs and house parties when rules lift.
Here’s what you need to know about the PM’s speech today.
