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As of 24th July, it will be compulsory to to wear face masks in shops and supermarkets in England. This is in addition to the mandate announced by the UK government on 4th June making it mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport, including buses, trains, aircrafts, ferries, and when driving with Uber or Addison Lee. These precautions were put in place to prevent the spread of the virus by those who are infected with it and are asymptomatic, and it's sent us on a search for comfortable, affordable, and reusable face coverings for ourselves and our families.
At the moment, we're interested in face masks that have a filter pocket. They're reusable, which is awesome, and as long as you replace the filter every time you use it, you'll be good to go. These are cloth face masks, not N95 styles, but they're still great options for going outside.
From sleek black masks to colourful patterns, these 9 masks are optimal if you have reusable filters. Just keep reading to shop our top picks.
— Additional reporting by Sophia Panych