Face coverings will be mandatory for people visiting shops from 24 July, but with the economy in ruins, are they really affordable for all?
From 24 July, everyone will be legally required to wear a face covering to be able to enter a shop in England, and those who don't comply could face a fine of up to £100.
For many, having access to masks is a given; it's a privilege some of us don't even consider. But while the economy has shrunk at its fastest pace in centuries during the last quarter and unemployment remains at a record high due to the Coronavirus crisis, 'mask poverty' is fast becoming an issue that needs to be addressed.
This is exactly what has happened in the Italian region of Tuscany, where free face masks were distributed at newsstands throughout June. Each resident was entitled to 20-30 free face masks, as mandated by the Tuscan regional government. As expected, many recipients of the free masks praised the initiative.
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