Sadiq Khan urges corner shops, supermarkets and Tube station outlets to sell face masks as Londoners return to public transport

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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Corner shops, supermarkets and Tube station outlets were today urged to sell non-medical face masks to Londoners.

Mayor Sadiq Khan appealed to independent retailers to boost the supply of the masks, which people are advised to wear while on public transport and shopping.

He said demand for the masks was likely to soar in the coming weeks as the lockdown was eased. He appealed for them to be sold at “affordable” prices.

In a letter, Mr Khan wrote: “Whilst we at City Hall are encouraging the use of homemade face coverings, I recognise that there will be many Londoners who will need or want to purchase a ready-made product instead.

“I am therefore urging you to stock supplies of reusable, non-medical face coverings in all of your London stores, at a price point that makes them accessible to all Londoners.”

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