The government announced new rules surrounding face masks as part of a wave of measures to tackle the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Before Wednesday's announcement, it was already a legal requirement to wear a face covering on public transport or risk facing a £200 fine.
From today (Friday), new rules mean that anyone aged 18 or over must wear a face mask to enter a wide range of indoor venues.
These include places such as cinemas, casinos and bowling alleys. However pubs, bars and nightclubs are exempt. Read more: People could sing their way around shops and supermarkets without a mask under new rules Another new rule that will affect people is the introduction of mandatory covid passes proving your vaccination status to enter many venues.
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