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Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has also expressed reservations about lifting the requirement for people to have to wear face coverings on public transport. A spokesperson for Khan said:
On the continuing wearing of face masks, it is important that we continue to follow the science around the extent to which they limit transmission on transport and in busy indoor spaces.
Evidence shows that the wearing of face masks gives many Londoners the confidence that they can travel safely on public transport.
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