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# Lichfield MP says is is “unfair” on others if people do not follow new face covering rules
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-mp-says-is-is-unfair-on-others-if-people-do-not-follow-new-face-covering-rules/
- Published: 2021-12-02T09:29:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-12-01T12:15:55.000Z
- Description: Lichfield’s MP says it is “unfair” on others if people do not follow rules on wearing masks.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

Lichfield’s MP says it is “unfair” on others if people do not follow rules on wearing masks.

The Government has reintroduced regulations this week in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

It means everyone, unless exempt, will now need to wear face coverings on public transport and in shops.

Mr Fabricant said:

![Michael Fabricant. Picture: UK Parliament](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lsdx1x8o.jpg)

Michael Fabricant. Picture: UK Parliament

> “Whether you believe in the efficacy of masks or not, it is unfair on other shoppers and travellers if you decide not to wear a mask.   
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> “It also puts pressure on shop workers and ticket collectors if you are not wearing a mask when it is the law to do so – that is so unfair on people who work in these sectors so I urge everyone not to be selfish and stick to the regulations.”  
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> Michael Fabricant MP

The regulations have been changed in response to concerns about the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.

While the severity of the strain is currently unknown, scientists believe it could be more transmissible and may be more likely to evade vaccines.

Mr Fabricant said:

> “If it eventually turns out that the Omicron variant is less severe than current variants despite being more transmissable, that could be very good news indeed and could spell the beginning of the end of the pandemic.  
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> “But it will be some weeks before we know how severe Omicron actually is so we can take nothing for granted.  
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> “It is better to be safe than sorry and get your booster when you are asked to do so.”  
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> Michael Fabricant MP