Today, Tuesday, November 30, sees face coverings again become compulsory on public transport and in shops as part of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19Omicron variant in the UK.
Face coverings are now also compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers.
Take a look at these eight photos of people across Sunderland wearing facemasks.
Take a look at these eight photos of people across Sunderland wearing facemasks.
5. Shoppers
Face coverings are also compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers. Photo: Kevin Brady
The new rules apply to travel on all modes of public transport - on board all trains, buses and ferries and at stations and interchanges. Photo: Kevin Brady