Compulsory wearing of face masks in shops to be discussed in Stormont - Health minister Robin Swann reveals he is in favour

	Jul 23, 2020

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	Compulsory wearing of face masks in shops to be discussed in Stormont - Health minister Robin Swann reveals he is in favour

	The wearing of face masks in shops is set to be discussed in shops today as retail bosses in NI have been advised they are wrong to believe mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops could damage trade.

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