Salisbury shoppers urged to respect people's personal space
It is no longer a legal requirement to wear a mask in shops
People out and about shopping in Salisbury, now the restrictions have been eased across England, are being urged to respect others and business owners.
It's no longer a legal requirement to wear face coverings in store, however some shops may ask you to still wear one.
Salisbury BID**** are asking residents and visitors to please remember to:
Continue to be cautious and respect people’s personal space
Stick to hygiene advice
Check whether face covers are still required (some businesses may still prefer customers to wear them)
Do what they can to keep each other - including staff members - safe
Robin McGowan, Chief Executive of Salisbury BID said:
"Although masks are now not a legal requirement, some businesses may prefer that clients and customers continue to use face coverings. We ask that residents and visitors take note of what each business requires and to respect what they are asking. By pulling together and continuing to be mindful of others and their health, we can open back up in a safe way."
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As part of Independents Month, Experience Salisbury have been out talking to some of the business owners in the city:
Nigel McNally, owner Baileys on Fisherton Street, said:
"We really are excited that we can now trade normally and that people can come into the shop. I think it will be a positive time. I think the reality is that Covid will be with us for quite a while and we need to be responsible. If we are all on the same page in terms of protecting our community, we should still be able to operate safely and achieve the same results and ultimately have a satisfied community and consumer."