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More than four million people ditched facemasks in public this summer as commuters, workers and Ministers snubbed SAGE advice on wearing coverings after Covid curbs were axed in July.
Professor Clifford Stott, a social psychologist at Keele University and member of the Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours subgroup of SAGE, said coverings have become politicised .
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is writing to the government of Italy to protest against the sudden increase in charges to bring coaches in to popular destinations in Italy.
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is writing to the government of Italy to protest against the sudden increase in charges to bring coaches in to popular destinations in Italy.
From January of this year, tour operators have been subjected to dramatically increased charges in cities such as Florence, Venice and Pisa.
“What is particularly distressing is that these charges are being introduced with no notice,” said Tom Jenkins, executive director, ETOA. “Visitors book their journey many months in advance. Tour operators have to price them years ahead. You cannot “re-price” a product that has already been sold. Such a sudden surcharge has to be absorbed from the margin.
COVID-19: What are the rules on wearing face masks in England from today? Monday 19th July 2021 02:00 BST
As the country moves into step four of the easing of lockdown, the government is removing
COVID-19 prevention measures and is asking people to take personal responsibility for keeping themselves and others safe from infection.
Face coverings will no longer be required by law, but the government said it expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport .
Some industries and businesses have revealed what their rules will be on requiring face masks, but they will differ across the country.