From today, people in england are advised to wear face coverings when taking public transport or in places where social distancing may not be possible. That advice is already in place in scotland and in northern ireland, while in wales masks are not currently recommended. Sarah corker has more. Face coverings are not a replacement for social distancing or other precautions, but could help reduce the spread of the virus. Wash your hands before and after your journey. 0n the trams in manchester today, some felt it was an added layer of protection. The facemask is assembled by my family. Ive come without mine and i feel more anxious. Every time i come out, i wear it. Where did you get that from . Im in a hostel and they provide them in the hostel. I think people my age think they cannot get it. I think they should wear them, because you could be going home and spreading it to the family. So you are wearing it to protect your family when you go home . Yes, yes. 0ur trams and buses are set