Now, experts have warned that face masks are less effective in wet and windy weather, prompting some people to suggest Brits should carry a spare mask with them. “All masks should be changed if wet or visibly soiled; a wet mask should not be worn for an extended period of time. Replace masks as soon as they become damp with a new clean, dry mask.”Based on this advice, some people have suggested that Brits should carry a spare mask with them. Jim Pickard, Chief Political Correspondent at the Financial Times, tweeted: “Might be useful to carry two masks on rainy days.”Face masks are now compulsory in the UK in a range of settings. The UK government website explains: “You should also wear a face covering in indoor places not listed here where social distancing may be difficult and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.”

Source: Daily Mirror October 06, 2020 10:16 UTC