Masks
Face masks will also be necessary for shops, banks, post offices and hairdressers as ministers attempt to reduce the expanse of the Omicron.
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As the Omicron Covid variant is steeped up, passengers who use public transport should wear a face mask or risk a £200 fine.
Mayor Sadiq Khan said implementation of face-covering commands on the Underground also public transportation in London would be raised from 4 am.
Face masks will also be necessary for shops, banks, post offices and hairdressers as ministers attempt to reduce the expanse of the Omicron.
Health Secretary Sajid Javid continued: “I know that Londoners will perform their part and look out for each other by covering their face when in a shop or on transport.”
All passengers coming back to the UK must also take a PCR test and self-isolate until they obtain a negative result.
Scientists fear Omicron may be more skilled at avoiding vaccines and transmitting more quickly than Delta. London confirmed three cases of Omicron so far.
TfL assent officers and police can issue £200 fines in the coming days for people who are not wearing a mask.
Most commuters welcomed the implementation of the rules. Margaret Traynor mentioned that people should recognise the commands and feel great TfL stopped people.
George Savides, 22, responded: “It’s an important message. I’m young but you have to wear a mask to protect others.”