Face coverings are now compulsory on public transport - and pressure is building to make people wear them inside supermarkets and shops.

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But, unlike in some countries, they are yet to fully catch on here.

In Cromer on Saturday, the masks were few and far between, including in supermarkets.

During a few minutes spent in Iceland, all nine customers had no face covering. At Co-op, only four of the 26 people wore one.

However, some people were keen to cover up.

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Betty Gathergood, from Cromer, said: “I don’t want to catch anything. I’ve got gloves to wear as well, if I need them. I live in a flat and go up and down in the lift, so I need them.”

She was shopping with daughter Sarah Derry, from Norwich, who was not wearing a face covering.

She said: “If I was in a crowd I would wear a face covering, but not where there are fewer people.”

The self-employed hairdresser is hoping she can return to work from July 4.

Eastern Daily Press: Takeaway pints on offer at the Wellington pub in Cromer,. Pictured is manager Nick Copeman. Pictures: David BaleTakeaway pints on offer at the Wellington pub in Cromer,. Pictured is manager Nick Copeman. Pictures: David Bale (Image: Archant)

Steve Oxley spent the coronovirus outbreak staying with his partner in Cromer.

He said: “Unless they turn around and say we must wear them, I don’t think masks will help much. In supermarkets you can keep your distance from other people.”

His partner Margaret Murphy added: “I’m deaf so I cannot lip-read if people are wearing masks. Hopefully, things are getting a bit back to normal.”

Mary Seward put on a face covering at Co-op. “I always wear face masks in shops,” she said.

Eastern Daily Press: Reporter David Bale enjoying a takeaway pint outside the Wellington pub. Pictures: David BaleReporter David Bale enjoying a takeaway pint outside the Wellington pub. Pictures: David Bale (Image: Archant)

MORE: ‘It’s cheaper to stay closed’: Pub owners’ bleak view on reopeningMeanwhile, visitors are returning to the town, with queues back outside Windows ice cream and the Butcher’s Joint. And there were quite a few people on the beach, with most observing the two-metre social distancing rule.

And there was one special treat in town - a takeaway pint at the Wellington pub.

Manager Nick Copeman said he had tried it out on Wednesday, when it had been a success, and was doing it again.

Eastern Daily Press: Cromer beach on the morning of Saturday, June 20. Pictures: David BaleCromer beach on the morning of Saturday, June 20. Pictures: David Bale (Image: Archant)