Shops and other retail outlets should not be expected to police the wearing of face masks, which will be difficult to impose "unless the Government makes it mandatory", according to the Retail Grocery Dairy and Allied Trades Association.
Yesterday the Government announced that face coverings must now be worn in all shops, retail settings and shopping centres. The Government said the strong advice is for people to start obeying the guidance immediately, but regulations will take some time to draft.
Regulations to enforce the compulsory wearing of face coverings on public transport came into effect this week. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is very concerned given the 'R' number is