UK Covid cases are rising – should we wear masks again?

Three experts weigh in on the benefits of reintroducing face coverings in certain settingsWith Covid infectionlevels increasing and hospitalisations following suitwith the rise of the Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5, some experts have called for a reintroduction of mask-wearing in certain settings, with the chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, Sir Andrew Pollard,saying it would be “sensible” for hospitals to reintroduce the practice.Here ’s what other scientists have to say.Continue reading...
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