While the easing of restrictions is great news for many small businesses, it means one group of people – those who have made and sold face masks in the past year – have to look for a new way to make money.
Lockdown came with a new swell of community spirit and many people turned to local and independent sellers for things such as masks.
A lot of entrepreneurs began making and selling them online, and doing good business as a result.
So what next for the people who’ve made money selling them during the pandemic?