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Wearing a face mask in Sidmouth

  • by JW

Perhaps the local football or rugby club could do what they’re doing n Torquay…

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Two months ago, the Town Council suggested that all shoppers should wear face masks when entering any high street establishment – but the response from traders was not enthusiastic:

Strategies to open up Sidmouth: protecting shoppers and workers – Vision Group for Sidmouth

Some weeks later, and they were being more rigorously promoted:

Strategies to open up: wearing face masks in public – Vision Group for Sidmouth

With some rigorous debate happening too:

The culture of social distancing and wearing face masks – Vision Group for Sidmouth

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As of today, though, this has become compulsory:

Devon shoppers must wear face masks from July 24 | Sidmouth Herald

With more outlets making them available:

Where can I buy face masks in Sidmouth and Ottery? | Sidmouth Herald

Face Masks | Protective Face Coverings | LloydsPharmacy

Although not everyone is required to wear them:

Devon charity launches face mask exemption cards – Devon Live

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Perhaps the local football or rugby club could do what they’re doing n Torquay:

Gulls selling official Torquay United face mask | Torbay News and Sport | Torbay Weekly