UK coronavirus live: Johnson signals stricter face mask rules and says people should 'go back to work if they can'
by Gregory Robinson (now); Helen Pidd and Ben Quinn(e from on (#55J62)
News updates: PM says scientific advice on masks has shifted and moves away from work at home' message; Sage scientists say stars should be enlisted for public messages as public has lost trust in government
- Boris Johnson: we need to be stricter on face masks
- Firm linked to Gove and Cummings given Covid-19 contract without open tender
- Wales: pubs and restaurants could reopen indoors in August
- UK air pollution still down despite return to normal traffic
- Global coronavirus updates - live
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Our new Commissioner, Andy Byford has been looking at measures underway to make the transport network cleaner than ever
Extensive cleaning regime with hospital-grade cleaning substance
Trial of UV cleaning of escalator hand rails
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