The legal requirement to wear a face covering in many indoor public places has today come to an end.
The change will mean people will no longer be legally required to wear face coverings in a range of indoor places, including cinemas, theatres, community centres, museums and gyms.
But face coverings will continue to be a legal requirement for adults and children aged 11 and over, unless exempt, in all retail settings, on public transport and in health and care settings.
Official guidance will also continue to highlight the importance of face coverings as one means of helping keep people safe.
Face coverings still remain a legal requirement in retail, public transport and health and social care.
The outcome of the next review of regulations will be announced on 4 March 2022, when all the remaining measures at alert level zero will be reviewed.
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