Where you need to wear a facemask in Calderdale and Kirklees

As of today, people in Calderdale and Kirklees must don a mask when entering shops, supermarkets, banks, takeaways and sandwich shops.
By Sal Wilcox
Published 24th Jul 2020, 11:32 BST
Updated 27th Jul 2020, 14:31 BST
As of today, shoppers in Calderdale and Kirklees must don a mask when entering a shops, supermarkets, banks, takeaways and sandwich shops. Photo by Bruce Fitzgerald.As of today, shoppers in Calderdale and Kirklees must don a mask when entering a shops, supermarkets, banks, takeaways and sandwich shops. Photo by Bruce Fitzgerald.
As of today, shoppers in Calderdale and Kirklees must don a mask when entering a shops, supermarkets, banks, takeaways and sandwich shops. Photo by Bruce Fitzgerald.

The new face mask rule hopes to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, whilst allowing people to leave the house more often.

Masks must also be worn when traveling on public transport and when in train stations or airports. Members of the public must also wear a face covering when buying food and drink to take away from cafes and shops.

Masks do not need to be worn in restaurants, gyms and pubs.

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Those that refuse to comply with the new regulations can face a fine of up to £100.

Children under the age of eleven and those with certain disabilities do not need to wear a mask.

Despite some speaking out against the new mask rule, the majority of the Yorkshire community has welcomed it as part of the new normal.

Dipika Kaushal, Chief Executive of Voluntary Action Calderdale tweeted: "Great to see our team at @VACalderdale and@VSIAlliance supporting the local response to reduce #COVID19 outbreaks across #Calderdale #Kirklees. Lets keep our places and #communities #safe and #resilient by adhering to local and national guidelines."

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