Andy Burnham 'strongly encouraging' people using Greater Manchester's public transport to wear masks after July 19

06.07.2021 - 20:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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People travelling on buses, trains and trams in Greater Manchester are being ‘strongly encouraged’ to continue wearing face coverings after July 19 despite the end of Covid restrictions.

The government’s decision to repeal legislation making masks mandatory on public transport has been described as ‘reckless’ by the region’s mayor Andy Burnham.

Local leaders are preparing to refresh public health messaging,

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