Coronavirus: Face coverings to be mandatory on public transport in England from 15 June

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According to official advice, surgical masks should be reserved for people who need them for protection while at work.

He added that there is"a large body of evidence" that they can help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said the move was"long overdue".

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