The reopening of non-essential shops in England on Monday will coincide with new face-covering measures which require everyone using public transport in England, as well as all hospital visitors and outpatients, to wear them.
When making the announcement on face-coverings on Thursday, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said commuters can be refused travel if they do not comply and could be fined.
But Prime Minister Boris Johnson did not say whether face coverings will be required for customers or shop workers.
Currently, shop employees have not been told to wear a face covering when thousands more stores reopen in England even though they will be required to wear one on public transport.
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But face coverings are recommended in some enclosed spaces - such as small shops - where social distancing isn't possible, reports the Mirror.
If you're heading out in public, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says you should wear a face covering where social distancing is not possible in order to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
The WHO had previously said there was not enough evidence to say that healthy people should wear masks.
They've now U-turned following new guidance that suggests they could provide "a barrier for potentially infectious droplets".
Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead expert on Covid-19, told Reuters news agency that the recommendation was for people to wear a "fabric mask - that is, a non-medical mask".
The WHO explains that fabric masks should consist of "at least three layers of different material" in order to be effective.
This can be anything from a layered up bandanna to a scarf or homemade mask - as long as it covers your nose and mouth.
