Only patients with respiratory symptoms such as a cough will be expected to cover their facesPatients no longer have to wear masks in GP surgeries and hospitals unless they want to under national guidance. SponsoredIn a letter to all local health bodies, NHS England highlighted new infection control guidance set out by the UK Health Security Agency. It sets out that in most cases, patients and their visitors do not need to wear masks. Staff who could come into contact with someone who has Covid-19, such as those in GP surgeries or A&E, should continue to wear masks. Obligatory masks “should also be considered in settings where patients

Source: The Times June 09, 2022 03:59 UTC