Should people wear a mask in public if they feel unwell with flu?

With NHS and No 10 advice differing, we look at best practice for flu prevention and protection ...

Brits urged to consider wearing face masks after horror superflu outbreak hits UK

The boss of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, says people should wear a face mask if they start getting the ‘sniffles’ or other ...

NHS leader issues mask warning over ‘nasty’ flu strain

NHS Providers chief executive Daniel Elkeles has said anyone coughing or sneezing should wear a mask, including in the office ...

Government responds to 'wear a mask' alert as 'nasty' strain of flu sweeps UK

Daniel Elkeles, chief executive of NHS Providers which represents NHS trusts, said the country is seeing a 'very nasty strain ...

Compulsory face masks introduced as flu levels soar in UK as 'critical incidents' called

Some hospitals are telling staff and patients they must wear masks in some areas to try to stop rampant infections ...
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How effective are face masks at stopping the spread of flu?

Masks were a common sight during the Covid pandemic, and they’re making a comeback (Archive picture: Getty) People on public transport are wearing face coverings again, while hospitals are asking ...

Tory leader in flu 'mandatory' mask statement as hospitals 'emergency' and schools close

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch this afternoon issued a statement after Downing Street spoke out and an NHS leader told people with ...