All you need to know as people told to wear masks again this winter

Shoppers wearing face masks in July 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)

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 also pro