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Lancashire residents will be advised to continue wearing masks where they are currently required and to maintain social distancing until at least 90 percent of the eligible population has been double vaccinated.

That was the message from Lancashire County Council’s public health boss as the Prime Minister announced that almost all mandatory Covid-related restrictions could be lifted on 19th July.

A final decision on that move will not be taken for another week, but Boris Johnson said at a Downing Street briefing yesterday that if England does move to the fourth and final step on the government's roadmap out of lockdown later this month, the “legal obligation” to wear a face covering in many public spaces will end.

However, he added that “guidance will suggest where you might choose to [continue to] do so, especially when cases are rising and where you come into contact with people you don't normally meet in enclosed spaces such as...crowded public transport”.

Face masks will continue to be advised for Lancashire residents even if the legal requirement to wear them in certain settings is dropped later this month

Lancashire advised to stick with masks and social distancing beyond 19th July