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The Independent UK

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Simon Calder

Heathrow airport mask mandate ends – but most passengers still wear face coverings

Heathrow United States

The ending of mandatory mask-wearing at Heathrow has seen little change in passengers’ behaviour.

Face coverings are no longer obligatory at the UK’s busiest airport, though passengers are “strongly encouraged” to continue wearing masks.

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