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Free face coverings to transport operators scheme

The provision of free face coverings for all transport operators between 21 April 2021 and 31 December 2021, to be used as a contingency supply for passengers and workers.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 28 October 2021

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England

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Free face coverings to transport operators scheme

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To protect public health and facilitate passenger compliance with face coverings guidance, the government is providing free face coverings to transport operators, which are to be used as a contingency supply by passengers and transport workers.

The purpose of this scheme is to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The scheme has been extended to 31 December 2021.

Published 28 October 2021