Coronavirus: Protective Clothing

(asked on 21st April 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the evidence (1) for, and (2) against, the use of protective face masks to limit the spread of COVID-19 between individuals who have to enter public spaces or use public transport to go to work; and in what circumstances they would recommend the use of such masks.


Answered by
Lord Bethell Portrait
Lord Bethell
This question was answered on 18th May 2020

The United Kingdom Government continues to be led by the evidence in our response to COVID-19. Following Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies advice, from 11 May the Government advises the public to consider wearing a face covering in confined indoor settings where social distancing is not possible or where they are more likely to come into contact with people they do not normally meet, for example on public transport or in some shops.

The evidence suggests that wearing a face covering does not protect you, but it may provide some protection for others you come into close contact with if you are infected but have not developed symptoms. It is important to wear face-coverings properly and wash your hands before putting them on or taking them off.

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