Face masks are already compulsory on public transport, railways stations and airports, shops, and cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants before being seated. The BMA today suggested that those older than 60, or who are obese or have other health conditions making them vulnerable to coronavirus should be supplied with 'medical grade' masks, in line with WHO guidance (pictured, commuters in Westminster)Yesterday Britain recorded 13,864 coronavirus cases. They say the current R value - the number of people each Covid-19 patient infects - is between 1.2 and 1.5. Under furlough mark two, workers can claim two-thirds of their wages up to £2,100 from the UK Government if coronavirus restrictions require their employers to pull down the shutters. Newcastle University confirmed on Thursday that 1,003 new coronavirus cases had been detected in students and 12 in staff between October 1 and 7.

Source: Daily Mail October 10, 2020 08:23 UTC