Yes to mutts, no to butts: minister does u-turn on cigs

30 April 2020 - 06:00 By jeff wicks
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Government has backtracked on its decision to lift the ban on cigarettes while restricted walking hours are permitted.
Government has backtracked on its decision to lift the ban on cigarettes while restricted walking hours are permitted.
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The key changes to biting lockdown restrictions for level 4 contain a couple of nasty surprises.

Walking the dog and going for a run will be allowed, but the sale of booze and cigarettes is out.

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