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Confused about face masks?

The top five things you need to know

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Face coverings are now part of everyday life as we help control the spread of COVID-19. In England, the Government has made face coverings compulsory in supermarkets and other shops in England since July 24th which has left many people confused.

So, what types of face mask are there, and what is the best option for you?

1: Do I really need to wear a face mask?

Although early advice from the World Health Organisation and other health experts at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak was that face masks weren’t very effective at stopping the spread of the disease, new research has shown that masks can actually help to reduce transmission, especially in indoor spaces.…