What Hartlepool Mail readers think about wearing face masks as non-essential shops prepare to reopen

Many stores will be limiting the number of customers allowed inside, while strict social distancing rules will remain in place.

Some shoppers may also choose to wear a face covering, which will become mandatory when travelling on public transport from Monday, June 15 – the same day that many retailers will reopen for the first time.

We asked if you would considering wearing a face covering while out shopping.

This is what you said:

Al Robinson: “I think the majority of people won't because most people can't even discipline themselves enough to stay two metres apart when doing their grocery shopping, never mind covering their faces.”

Sarah Church-Ward: “I have from the start, just in supermarkets and will carry on doing so.”

James Pearson: “Probably. I work in care and am used to wearing them now.”

Amanda Jane Dolman: “No, I've got COPD.”

Ann Halliwell: “I am wearing a shield and don't care what I look like.”

Kaye Tupling: “Won’t be visiting any. Not worth the risk. Masks only slightly reduce the risk. Staying in reduces the risk.”

Peter Smart: “Nope cause I won't be going to non-essential shops.”

Ruth Joanna Parker: “I wish they were compulsory in every shop and they handed them out at the door.”

Lesley Simpson: “I've been wearing a mask since all this coronavirus started.”

Linda Robson: “Nope. I have breathing problems and a bit late now.”

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