FROM tomorrow it will be mandatory to wear face coverings in shops, supermarkets and more in England, as the new law comes into effect.

The change in rules follows making face coverings compulsory on public transport on June 15 and the government's new approach to preventing the spread of the virus.

Many Daily Echo readers seem to be in agreement with the new law, outlining how they have been wearing face coverings in shops throughout the pandemic.

Others, however, expressed their disdain at wearing a mask.

In response to the Daily Echo's Facebook post asking if people have their masks ready for tomorrow, one commenter said: "No I'm not wearing one. And some shops are not enforcing it either so that's good. Some people are exempt. If your mask works then why are you worried if I don't wear one?"

This comment was a point of contention, with over 130 people responding to the comment, which was described as "pathetic".

One reader replied: "If you are driving 30mph why are you worried if I drive 150mph?"

Another responded: "Just wear a mask. It is no different to a seat belt. It is not 100 per cent guaranteed to save your life but it gives you a fighting chance."

Many commenters believe that this decision has come to late, drawing comparisons to similar restrictions implemented earlier in the year in European countries.

One person wrote: "We have been wearing masks in shops in Spain since March 13. We would have starved by now if we had refused to wear them. What's the problem?"

This thought was echoed by a commenter who said: "It's a bit late. Most of us in Europe have been wearing one since March, hence why so far I have caught nothing."

Some expressed their confusion at the sudden implementation of this rule and why it wasn't introduced earlier.

A reader said: "I have no issue with wearing a mask, however, why after all these months has it now become compulsory?"

Another added: "I think this should have been made law right from the start."

One commenter thinks the public should have worn masks all along, rather than waiting until an official date.

They said: "Why wait until tomorrow? If it helps stop the spread, why would you not do your part?"

People's differing views begs the question of whether this new law will be adhered to or if further issues will be encountered in the future.