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Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2024-09-04): - ^ a b "Face masks could be mandatory in shops by 20 August". BBC News. 23 July 2020. [...] - ^ "NI public told to wear masks in shops". BBC News. 6 August 2020. [...] - ^ McCormack, Jayne (10 August 2020). "Face coverings now compulsory for NI shoppers". BBC News.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-10): Face coverings are now mandatory in shops, shopping centres and other indoor settings. [...] Face coverings are now also mandatory in certain indoor settings including shops and shopping centres in Northern Ireland. [...] In a joint statement, the Executive said: "We want face coverings in shops and other enclosed settings to increasingly become the norm in our society. But it also has to be remembered that some people cannot wear face coverings, due to a disability or health condition.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-07-27): As well as retail establishments, face coverings in Scotland are also mandatory in any indoor establishment which offers goods or services for hire – such as a library which offers DVDs or CDs to rent. [...] Face coverings are not mandatory in shops in Wales, although the Welsh government has advised the use of face coverings in circumstances where it might be difficult to maintain a two-metre distance from others. [...] Face coverings have been compulsory on public transport in Northern Ireland since 10 July.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-12-31): During the first lockdown, mask wearing was not mandatory but as society began to emerge from lockdown there was a move towards encouraging the public to wear them. The wearing of face coverings on most buses, trains and ferries then become mandatory in Northern Ireland from 10 July. In August, the executive announced face masks would become compulsory in shops and other enclosed public spaces.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-10): FACE MASKS or coverings are mandatory in shops, cinemas and other indoor public settings from today. [...] Under the new measures, face masks must be worn by members of the public in indoor public settings, including shops, shopping centres, cinemas, libraries, museums, hair dressers, bookmakers and tattoo parlours. The use of masks by the public has soared in recent weeks, however from today, anyone not complying with the wearing of coverings face fines of up to €2,500 or six months in jail.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2022-03-23): The wearing of face coverings/masks is currently being "encouraged" in a number of indoor settings. The NI Executive is due to review this approach on 20 August 2020 and may then implement the power to make it mandatory. In a public Facebook post on 31 July 2020, the Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong stated: "Face coverings are mandatory for shops and indoor public spaces in Northern Ireland from tomorrow [1 August]". [...] Other political representatives in the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland, such as Neil Kelly and Sorcha Eastwood, have also made almost identical claims, which have been challenged by a member of another political party on Facebook. An earlier Facebook post, dated 24 July, by party leader, Naomi Long, also stated: "The Executive decided yesterday to introduce mandatory face coverings in shops and other indoor areas from 1st Aug 2020".
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-10): Coronavirus: What do NI shoppers make of mandatory face coverings? Face coverings are now compulsory in Northern Ireland shops and enclosed spaces. [...] Face coverings appeared to be welcomed by both shoppers and retailers on the Belmont Road in east Belfast.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-07-23): Coronavirus: Face coverings could be mandatory in NI shops by 20 August - Published Face coverings in Northern Ireland shops could become mandatory from 20 August if most people do not use them voluntarily. The NI Executive announced that it will be legislating to have the power to make masks mandatory.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2022-03-02): On 10 August 2020, the use of face coverings in indoor settings such as shops and shopping centres in Northern Ireland became mandatory. On 1 October 2020, the PSNI’s Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd, at a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, suggested that there was 90% compliance with the regulations on wearing face coverings in retail settings. [...] The figure of 90% compliance with the wearing of face coverings in retail settings in Northern Ireland cannot be substantiated. It is an estimate from the PSNI based on a variety of informal/anecdotal feedback.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-07-23): Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the Northern Ireland Executive’s decision to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory in shops. Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the NI Executive decision on face coverings. [...] "This is particularly important in light of the fact that shielding is due to be paused from July 31. As people who have been shielding start resuming everyday activities, the wearing of face coverings in shops is a practical way to reassure them and help them keep safe.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2022-02-27): This article explains how to learn guidance and regulations of the use of face coverings in Northern Ireland and explores some of the available evidence regarding their use. [...] The Northern Ireland Executive announced that the use of face coverings in certain indoor settings would become mandatory from 10 August 2020. The NI Direct website publishes the latest guidance and regulations for the use of face coverings in Northern Ireland.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-08): First Minister Arlene Foster announced that face coverings in shops and other indoor spaces would become compulsory following a meeting of the NI Executive on Thursday afternoon. [...] On its website, the Department of Health has said that from 10 August the use of face coverings "when you are in a public area indoors, such as in a shop when social distancing is not possible, will be mandatory". [...] The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the primary responsibility for enforcing the wearing of face coverings will lie with the shop owners.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-07): Coronavirus: Face coverings to be made mandatory indoors in Northern Ireland as R number may be at 1.8 [...] Face coverings are to be made mandatory indoors in Northern Ireland after the R number - a crucial measure of how quickly coronavirus is spreading - jumped in the region. [...] Wearing face coverings will be mandatory in shops and other enclosed spaces from this Monday.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-10): Coronavirus: Face coverings now compulsory for NI shoppers - Published - comments It is now compulsory to wear a mask in shops and other enclosed public spaces, external in Northern Ireland. [...] Face coverings also became mandatory in shops and other indoor settings in the Republic of Ireland from Monday.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2023-01-06): If you go back to when we introduced mask mandates first. I think it was back in June or July 2020. Cases were going up very, very rapidly, and then the mask mandate actually brought them under control, oh, within weeks, within a couple of weeks." [...] In England, masks began to be required on public transport on 15 June 2020, and in shops on 24 July 2020. The Scottish Government began to recommend face coverings in April 2020, and they became mandatory in certain indoor settings in Northern Ireland in August 2020, and in shops in Wales in September 2020.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2022-03-10): Mandatory use of face coverings differed by nation. England: 15 June 2020 – public transport; 24 July 2020 – shops; 24 September 2020 – restaurant workers and in restaurants. Scotland: 22 June 2020 – public transport; 10 July 2020 – shops; 14 August 2020 – indoor public spaces including restaurants. Wales: 27 July 2020 – public transport; 14 September 2020 – indoor public spaces including shops and restaurants. Northern Ireland: 10 July 2020 – public transport; 10 August 2020 – shops; 14 October 2020 – restaurants. [...] Department of Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock. Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July 2020. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/face-coverings-to-be-mandatory-in-shops-and-supermarkets-from-24-july#:~:text=statement%20to%20Parliament-,Face%20coverings%20to%20be%20mandatory%20in%20shops%20and%20supermarkets%20from,supermarkets%20from%2024%20July202020.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2021-09-03): LRT , 2020 . Available at https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/1161456/lithuanian-government-extends-quarantine-makes-facemasks-mandatory [accessed July 2020] [...] Slovak Spectator , 2020 . Available at https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22366501/masks-will-be-obligatory-new-measures-mainly-aimed-at-the-elderly.html [accessed August 2020] [...] Bulgarian National Radio , 2020 . Available at https://www.bnr.bg/en/post/101257255/bulgaria-introduces-mandatory-wearing-of-masks-in-public-from-april-12-until-april-26-inclusive [accessed August 2020]
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-12): There has been a lot written and spoken in the media about face coverings, right from the start of the pandemic. Now that they have become mandatory in England, does the case for them really stand up? What do you think? Comment 💬 Like ❤️ Reply 🙂 below. [...] However, confusion regarding where and when a mask is required is still rife, especially given the differing rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, where masks have been mandatory in some settings but not others. Unsurprisingly, there are questions regarding the timing of this new measure. Scotland and Northern Ireland imposed masks in certain settings on July 10th, but in Wales, masks weren’t compulsory until 27th July, and then only on public transport, not in shops like England and Scotland.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2023-03-15): Hawaii becomes the last state to announce an end to its universal indoor mask mandate, scheduled for March 26, 2022. [...] CDC’s mask mandate for indoor public transportation is struck down by a judge in Florida.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-08-01): Demonstrators said measures including the wearing of facemasks violated their rights and freedoms. [...] While the mood at the demonstration was peaceful, hardly anyone was wearing a face-covering or observing the required social distancing, our correspondent reported. [...] Social distancing rules and hygiene requirements apply throughout the country, and people must wear face-coverings in shops and on public transport. Mandatory testing has been introduced for holidaymakers returning from high-risk areas.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
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Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2020-03-20): Following the increase in the number of new cases, new prevention measures became effective August 1, including mandatory wearing of masks in certain open spaces and limited hours for outdoor restaurants and clubs. Further restrictions were introduced locally in early October: closing again the restaurants, bars, theaters and movie theaters in capital city Bucharest, and mandatory wearing of masks within 50 meters from schools. With the number of infections on the rise, new restrictions have been imposed in areas exceeding 1.5 cases per 1000 population, including closing schools and mandatory masks in all public places (indoors and outdoors). Starting November 9, circulation during night hours is limited only for emergencies and with a sworn statement on the purposes of traveling. With the declining infection rate since the November 2020 peak, schools reopened on February 8, 2021. Indoors restaurants, bars, theaters and movie theaters have been mostly reopened with limited hours and capacity. [...] On August 21, 2020 the government has decided to make mandatory the wearing of masks in administrations and most public and commercial places following the reopening of the borders which led to a further increase in the number of new cases in Tunisia.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2021-01-13): "The decision to wear a face mask is not an easy one. Traditionally, face coverings are an indicator of political persuasion and religious belief. I perceive that the widespread covering of one's face in public is a significant cultural and social shift in Ireland." [Ciara Heavin, Ireland] [...] Third, our analysis highlighted that many countries, specifically those in Europe, that previously banned face coverings in public spaces are now mandating them. Face mask wearing has enjoyed varying levels of acceptance across different cultural, governmental, and religious environments; however, even in our study, we could show that the strict rules correspond to the better epidemiological situation (50). Moreover, the voluntary policy and insufficient compliance can be perceived as less fair allowing individuals to compromise epidemiological measures, while a mandatory policy appears as an effective, fair, and socially responsible (27). Although the mask can become a symbol of the fight against the virus or of neglect, it remains controversial who and when should have the control on the use of the symbol (51). [...] 54. The Royal Society. Face Masks and Coverings for the General Public: Behavioural Knowledge, Effectiveness of Cloth Coverings and Public Messaging. Available online at: https://royalsociety.org/-/media/policy/projects/set-c/set-c facemasks.pdf?hash=A22A87CB28F7D6AD9BD93BBCBFC2BB24&la=en-GB (accessed August 24, 2020).
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2022-01-27): Face coverings and face masks will continue to be required in health and care settings to comply with infection prevention and control (IPC) and adult social care guidance. This includes hospitals and primary or community care settings, such as GP surgeries. They must also be worn by everyone accessing or visiting care homes. [...] When deciding whether you will ask workers or customers to wear a face covering, you need to consider the reasonable adjustments needed for staff and customers with disabilities. You also need to consider carefully how this fits with other obligations to workers and customers arising from the law on employment rights, health and safety and equality legislation. [...] There are currently no mandatory UK product standards for face coverings.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2024-01-09): - Wearing face masks in shops to become compulsory in the UK from the 24th July. [...] July 15th, 2020 - Ireland delays easing of lockdown and makes masks compulsory in shops. [...] August 8th, 2020 - Face coverings must now be worn in museums, cinemas and places of worship in England and Scotland.
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2023-05-10): Face coverings become mandatory on public transport [...] First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces face coverings to be made mandatory in shops from 10 July. [...] Face covering become mandatory in shops
Claim: Face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020. (Kellie Armstrong, 2021-07-31)
Evidence (2023-01-01): (4) Currently no other party is selling branded face coverings, although many independent online shops stock masks with Union flag or political designs. (The National, 25.07.2020) [...] (9) It is compulsory to wear face coverings on public transport, in shops and when collecting takeaway food. (The Sun, 14.08.2020) [...] Overall, in the period December 2019 – August 2020, reports on face mask(s)/covering(s) in the Scottish press contrasted with the national press in terms of: a preference for ‘face covering(s)’ over ‘face mask(s)’ from April 2020 onwards; and a greater concern for their use to mitigate the transmission of the virus in schools, shops and other public indoor environments. This can only be partly explained by the fact that the Westminster government made decisions about the recommended/mandatory use of face coverings in public indoor spaces slightly later than the Scottish devolved administration. The contrasting collocates of ‘face covering(s)’ vs. ‘face mask(s)’ confirm that they are associated with different settings and narratives: PPE in clinical/care settings vs. item of clothing/accessory to be worn in public indoor environments by the general population as a public health measure. In the period under consideration, the latter narrative was therefore increasingly prevalent in Scottish but not in national newspapers.
Claim: The Department of Health (England) needs the consent of families to release information of deceased relatives. (Nick Watt, 2020-03-25)
Evidence (2020-03-25): The latest figures counted from the previous day (for a period from 5pm-5pm) will be published at 2pm the following day. Yesterday’s figures [referred to by Watt on Newsnight] did not cover a full 24 hour period while we adjust to the new system. These figures comprised the period from 9am 24 March to 5pm on 24 March. Going forwards, figures on deaths will be recorded for the 24 hour period as of 5pm the previous day.
Claim: The Department of Health (England) needs the consent of families to release information of deceased relatives. (Nick Watt, 2020-03-25)
Evidence (2023-02-10): The staff caring for you do not need your consent to record information about your care and treatment. This is because there are important medical and legal reasons why it is necessary for health and care records to be kept. The law requires all organisations to make information readily available to you that explains this. This will include the legal reasons for keeping health and care records, how and why information will be used, who might be able to access information, and your rights in relation to those records. In most circumstances health and care staff will rely upon consent as the basis for accessing and using confidential patient information. This should not be confused with an individual right in Data Protection law. Consent can be implied or explicit. [...] If it is not practicable to seek consent for purposes beyond individual care, approval for sharing for medical research or health service planning can be sought from the Health Research Authority or the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care under the Health Service (Control of Patient Information) Regulations 2002. This is often known as 'section 251 support'. Section 251 enables the common law duty of confidentiality to be lifted for a period of time, subject to review, so that confidential patient information can be used without breaching the duty of confidentiality. Refer to HRA guidance for further information.
Claim: The Department of Health (England) needs the consent of families to release information of deceased relatives. (Nick Watt, 2020-03-25)
Evidence (2009-08-04): Guide to the legal framework that health professionals need to take account of in obtaining valid consent to examination, treatment or care. [...] Since 2001, the Department of Health guidance on consent has required NHS Trusts to adopt a model consent policy, model forms and information leaflets with the aim of ensuring that good practice in seeking consent was put in place throughout the NHS. The department has been considering the future role of its guidance and has been undertaking a review of consent in the NHS which will not only identify and evaluate the NHS approach to, and practice on, gaining consent but which will also evaluate the impact on practice of existing Department of Health guidance and forms. [...] As part of our review, we will evaluate the impact on practice of the Department of Health consent forms and consider the best approach to promoting quality consent processes (including documentation) in the future. In the interim, trusts are free to develop their own documentation, including their consent forms (using the DH model form if they so wish), to reflect the current legal position and reflect local practice as appropriate. These documents include some advice on how legal terminology has evolved since the forms were produced, which may help in this regard.
Claim: The Department of Health (England) needs the consent of families to release information of deceased relatives. (Nick Watt, 2020-03-25)
Evidence (2024-09-12): You can provide confidential patient information without consent under Regulation 3 of The Health Service (Control of Patient Information) Regulations 2002.