A reader writes on whether mandatory masks will have an effect on smokers positioning habits

Firstly thank you for your coverage of the pandemic and for keeping an upbeat attitude, to help maintain our moral.

I just had a happy thought and had to share it: Will this summer be the summer of no smoking?

I am really hoping so.

If we have to wear masks near other people then maybe no one can blow smoke in our faces either.

Bus stops and restaurant terraces may finally be smoke free.

I was wondering what your other readers thought on this topic and what the official rules and regulations may be.