The UK government has kept dithering over the use of face masks in public places. It has been compulsory to wear face mask on public transport since June 15th. Some politicians appear on media telling us they (face masks that is, not politicians) are not necessary, some say it would be "good manners" to wear mask in shops, others tell us wearing face mask is good idea. Today our Dear Leader announced wearing face masks in shops will become compulsory on July 24th, but people working in shops do not have to wear a mask. (In Scotland wearing face mask has been compulsory since July 10th).