Wear face coverings over nose and mouth, stresses No 10

Government to launch public information campaign amid criticism of lax face mask regime in EnglandCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDowning Street will launch an information campaign to tell the public in England that face coverings should cover both the nose and the mouth if they are to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.Amid criticism over the more lax regime in England, where face coverings are mandatory on public transport but merely advised in other settings, Boris Johnson ’s official spokesman stressed that they are only effective if they cover the wearer’s nose.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 7, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Heather Stewart Political editor Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Science World news UK news Scotland Source Type: news