Your task is to predict the verdict of a claim based on the provided question-answer pair evidence. The possible labels are: 'Supported', 'Refuted', 'Not Enough Evidence', 'Conflicting Evidence/Cherrypicking'. Justify your answer using the provided evidence and select the correct label.

Claim: face coverings/masks became “mandatory” in shops and indoor public spaces in Northern Ireland on 1 August 2020

Q1: What is northern Irelands advice on mask wearing in shops for covid prevention?
A1: Face coverings are strongly encouraged in Northern Ireland's shops, but are not mandatory.

Q2: Did Northern Ireland ever decide to make mask wearing manditory in shops and indoor spaces.
A2: On 6 August 2020, the NI Executive announced that the use of face coverings in certain indoor settings will be mandatory from Monday August 10
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justification: face coverings/masks were mad mandatory after 1 August, the  NI made Executive announcement on 6th August. 

verdict: 'Refuted'
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