When and where you should wear a mask as flu and covid continue to spread

The UKHSA is urging people to wear masks again (Image: Michael McNerney/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Everything you need to know as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urges people to wear masks to combat the spread of flu, Covid, and other respiratory viruses this winter

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided guidance on when people should wear masks to slow the spread of winter viruses like flu and COVID-19 . They recommend mask-wearing when you are close to someone vulnerable or when you anticipate being in a crowded, enclosed space where viruses are actively circulating.

Wearing a well-fitting mask when you are feeling unwell primarily helps reduce the number of virus-containing particles you release from your nose and mouth. Additionally, masks can al