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23
Jul 2020
Cafés in Harrogate say they won't enforce face covering rule
Café owners in Harrogate have told The Stray Ferret that they won't be enforcing the new face coverings rule as it should be a "mark of respect" from the customer.
Guidance was released today about the wearing of face coverings, which saw a change for businesses offering a takeaway service.
The new guidelines state that coverings will be mandatory when buying takeaway food and drink but can be removed when seated at a table. However, the government has outlined that it is the responsibility of the individual to wear a face covering, with shops and cafés encouraged to enforce the rule where possible.
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The owners of Bean and Bud on Commercial Street in Harrogate said that the new rules are "common sense". Co-owner Helen Dolby told The Stray Ferret:
Similarly, Dan Bell, the owner of Thug Sandwich Company on Albert Street, told The Stray Ferret that he believes the procedures he already has in place are enough but will follow guidelines and enforce the rule.
He said:
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