Eurostar passengers will have to cover their faces to prevent the spread of coronavirus from Monday. Anyone refusing to do so may not be allowed to board services, the train operator announced last night.
It says that any type of covering can be worn, provided it "effectively covers your nose and mouth". In a statement, the rail company has asked passengers to ensure they have masks before travelling.
Eurostar says the safety measure applies on board its train and in stations, and is in line with French and Belgian government guidelines. For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here Fines could be handed out to anyone without a covering in these countries.