Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak

Downing Street gives update on masks and school closures in flu outbreak View Image

The Prime Minister's spokesman has given an update on wearing face masks and other measures to prevent the spread of flu - including school closures - after a record number of cases. Downing Street said wearing a mask to prevent the spread of respiratory illness was “something people can consider” after the head of NHS Providers recommended wider use of face coverings.

Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of NHS Providers which represents NHS trusts, said the country was facing a “nasty” strain of flu. He said: “When you were talking about anything like Covid, I think we need to get back into the habit that if you are coughing and sneezing, but you’re not unwell enough to not go to work, then you must wea