LONDON Mayor Sadiq Khan could make it compulsory for commuters to wear face masks on the tube.
He told the London Assembly earlier today that he’s considering forcing them to cover up when they step on public transport.
And those who don’t could be banned from using it.
Mr Khan told the London Assembly: “Next week I’ll be considering whether I need to use the option I’ve got to make it mandatory.”
He added: “We don’t want confusion.
“When there is a crisis, what’s important is to have message clarity.”
Mr Khan hopes to persuade the Government to follow this.
At the moment, officials are just advising people to wear masks on public transport – advice which is in place across the UK.
But many people are choosing not to do so.
Brits across the country have been told to wear them when they can’t stay two metres apart from others outside their own household, such as the supermarket or on a train.
It’s believed the face coverings won’t help stop Brits from catching the virus but it could help in stopping them spread it to others.
Ryanair has also warned that passengers may be forced to wear face masks on future flights.
Face coverings – such as a scarf or home made mask – are different to the surgical and N95 masks that doctors and nurses have to wear in hospitals.
Brits should avoid using these as the NHS needs them and they’re already in high demand.
