Here’s where you can buy a face mask as UK Government changes laws to face coverings in public

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Thursday (4 June) that wearing face coverings will be compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June.

Those travelling on public transport in England should cover the mouth and nose and covering, with face covering including a scarf or bandanna.

Mr Shapps said that surgical masks should be kept for clinical settings if possible and that travellers should wear the kind of face covering that could be made at home.

Although this only applies in England, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government was also considering making it mandatory to wear face coverings in some situations.

Scotland currently recommends wearing coverings on public transport and in shops.

In Northern Ireland, people have been told to consider wearing face covering in places where they cannot observe social distancing. In Wales, face coverings have not yet been recommended for the general public. 

Where can I buy a face mask?

If you don’t have a face mask, but would like to buy one locally, there are plenty of places currently selling them. Here are some of them:

Lloyds Pharmacy

Lloyds Pharmacy is selling a range of masks, including a single cup fit mask for £3.99 and 3PLY disposable face masks pack of 10 for £9.99.

Boots

Boots’ range of face masks includes an elasticated 3PLY face mask 50 pack for £30.