Face masks at auctions? whatever next?

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I note the government has revised and extended the list of public places in which face masks must be worn in an attempt to inhibit the spread of covid. Included in that list are "auction houses". So I wonder if this means that some auctions will be opening their rooms for public gatherings once again, or whether online only will continue to be the order of the day for the foreseeable future - link

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In England, you must wear a face covering in the following indoor settings (a list of examples for each is included in the brackets):

public transport (aeroplanes, trains, trams and buses)

transport hubs (airports, rail and tram stations and terminals, maritime ports and terminals, bus and coach stations and terminals)

shops and supermarkets (places which offer goods or services for retail sale or hire)

shopping centres (malls and indoor markets)

auction houses

premises providing professional, legal or financial services (post offices, banks, building societies, high-street solicitors and accountants, credit unions, short-term loan providers, savings clubs and money service businesses)

premises providing personal care and beauty treatments (hair salons, barbers, nail salons, massage centres, tattoo and piercing parlours)

premises providing veterinary services 

etc etc