Claim: Face coverings/masks became "mandatory" in shops in Northern Ireland as of 1 August 2020.
Fact-check: Did face coverings/masks become "mandatory" in shops and indoor public spaces in Northern Ireland on 1 August 2020? - FactCheckNI
Verdict: inaccurate. 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.
Organisation: FactCheckNI
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2020-08-03T00:00:00