Polling has found that almost three-quarters of Britons are likely to continue wearing face coverings in shops and while using public transport even when they are no longer compulsory.
According to a survey by Ipsos Mori, a majority are also likely to wear them on planes (64%), in theatres and cinemas (60%), in their place of work (59%) and in pubs and restaurants (55%).
Nearly three in four people – 73% – think wearing masks in places such as shops and public transport is very important for stopping the spread of coronavirus.
Out of those polled, 43% regarded the wearing of face coverings to be essential – up from 37% this time last year.
Older Britons are most likely to view face masks as essential in preventing the spread of the virus, with more than half (54%) of 55-75s, while 42% of 35-54s and only a third of 18-34s said the same.
A representative sample of 1,025 British adults aged 16-75 were interviewed online on July 9.
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