Wearing funky face coverings could make them fashionable and the new normal, campaigner warns

Are patterned masks making coronavirus trendy? Wearing funky face coverings could make them fashionable and the new normal, campaigner warns Patterned masks may make coronavirus trendy, Dame Helena Morrissey claimed The financier and campaigner said she has stopped wearing ‘fashionable’ masks She believes it will make the ‘unusual’ pandemic times become the new normal  Celebrities … Read more

Will royals start wearing masks? Cambridges and Prince Charles and Camilla avoided face coverings

With many European kings and queens having donned face masks for in-person engagements since the easing of lockdown in their countries, members of the British royal households are yet to be seen in a face covering. Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, chose not to wear masks while venturing out for a three day tour … Read more

Experts warn owners that face coverings leave canines feeling ‘confused and concerned’

Dogs are SCARED of masks: Experts warn owners that face coverings leave canines feeling ‘confused and concerned’ An animal charity have warned that dogs might be scared of face coverings Dogs Trust said people covering their faces could cause dogs to be ‘confused’ The charity advised owners to avoid public transport and busy areas with … Read more

State-owned factories have capacity to churn out FIVE MILLION face coverings a week

The National Masks Service: State-owned factories have capacity to churn out FIVE MILLION face coverings a week with Government likely to make it compulsory to wear them in shops ‘within days’ Ten factory production lines have been acquired to ensure supply of face masks  Boris Johnson had hinted the face mask requirement could be extended … Read more

Michael Gove says face coverings WON’T be mandatory in shops in England

Michael Gove says face coverings WON’T be mandatory in shops in England despite Boris Johnson hinting at the move – and Nicola Sturgeon imposing the rule in Scotland Michael Gove said face coverings will not become compulsory in English shops Cabinet minister insisted the government will ‘trust’ people to do the right thing Boris Johnson … Read more

British officials WILL consider telling people to wear face coverings in public, Matt Hancock says

Matt Hancock today revealed the government will look again at whether people in England should wear face coverings or masks while out in public. Speaking in the House of Commons, the Health Secretary replied ‘yes’ when asked whether officials would reconsider the existing advice in England. Current rules say people must wear a covering over … Read more

Where to buy face masks in the UK: Best re-usable and surgical face coverings online

Wondering where to buy a face mask or face covering in the UK? The UK government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have advised that we should all wear face coverings in public spaces when social distancing is not possible to help stop the spread of coronavirus. It has also become mandatory to wear face … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Face coverings on public transport enforced

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps FINALLY announces crackdown on people who refuse to wear face coverings on trains, Tubes and buses – with one in seven travellers breaking the law Grant Shapps vowed tougher enforcement of face coverings on public transport He said compliance was ‘high’ but 14 per cent of travellers not obeying the rule … Read more

Face coverings will be COMPULSORY in shops in Scotland from July 10, says Nicola Sturgeon 

Face coverings will be COMPULSORY in shops in Scotland from July 10, says Nicola Sturgeon as she announces two-metre rule will be eased to save hospitality sector Nicola Sturgeon has announced that face coverings will be compulsory in shops New rule in Scotland will come into force from July 10, the First Minister says  Ms … Read more

Bandana-style masks ‘significantly worse’ than homemade cotton coverings

Cone-style well fitting masks and home-made coverings made from multiple fabric layers are the best designs for stopping the spread of coronavirus, study shows. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University examined different materials and designs to find the best option for slowing the spread of virus carrying droplets. These droplets are expelled when someone with COVID-19 coughs … Read more