WECA mayor Dan Norris has pleaded with Bristolians to continue wearing face coverings, saying they are "completely sensible" and have "helped save lives".
As of yesterday, face masks are no longer legally mandatory on public transport or in shops, as they were previously. However, Norris says he wants people to continue wearing them "whilst the pandemic is still with us".
Mr Norris told Bristol Live: "Mask wearing is a completely sensible measure to help keep you and your neighbours safer. I would like to thank everyone in the west of England who has been wearing a mask. Undoubtedly you have helped save lives and kept pressure off our NHS."
