Keep wearing masks to slow spread of Covid, scientists warn Britons

Experts point to risks of indoor Covid-19 transmission: ‘If you don’t wear a mask, the virus spreads further. It’s as simple as that’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageScientists have strongly endorsed the continued wearing of masks in enclosed public spaces over summer. As Covid-19 cases continue to spiral, face coverings offer people the most robust way of limiting the spread of the disease in cafes, theatres and restaurants, they said last week.Rates of new Covid-19 cases topped 50,000 a day last week, leading scientists and health experts to warn that the country could be forced into a lockdown later this year as rising numbers of infections look likely to continue until autumn. In these circumstances, they said, wearing of masks should be continued despite the government ’s refusal to make such a move official.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 18, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie Observer science editor Tags: Coronavirus Infectious diseases Science UK news Medical research Source Type: news