Face mask vending machines spring up near London Underground stations

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Vending machines selling face masks have begun springing up near some London Underground stations.

'Maskey' is the idea of former The Apprentice contestant Adam Freeman. And now face masks are compulsory on public transport Adam says they are selling fast.

Face mask vending machine display in east London Credit: ITV News

The masks are made at a factory in north London where a team is currently stitching together 1,000 each day.

It's a remarkable turnaround for a factory that had seen its designer orders cancelled because of Covid-19.

Face mask production at a factory in north London Credit: ITV News

The makers of Maskey masks have reminded customers their products are not surgical and they are sold as a fashion accessory.

Find out more about Maskey here.