Naman Ramachandran The U.K. government has taken swift action as the country recorded the highest number of fresh coronavirus cases since June on Thursday, with a spike of 846 new cases.Face coverings will now be compulsory in museums, galleries, cinemas and places of worship from Aug.
8, it was confirmed Friday. The new safeguards will be enforced by a “greater police presence,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Government advice on face coverings will be extended “to other indoor settings where you’re likely to come into contact with people you do not normally meet, such as museums, galleries, cinemas and places of worship.”“We must be willing to react to the first sign of trouble,” said Johnson.
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