Brits should not start wearing face masks because there’s “no evidence” it will stop coronavirus , a medical chief has declared.
Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said said the government clear advice is that it is not necessary despite an apparent surge in use of the masks.
The expert issued the strongest official advice yet on the popular protective wear, as worried Brits snap them up.
“We do not recommend face masks for general wearing by the public” Mr Van-Tam said.
The White House is reportedly set to advise citizens in US hotspots to wear face masks, while the World Health Organization is reviewing its guidance.
“Our advice remains you should wash your hands regularly for
second with soap and water and steps you should take in terms of catching any coughs or sneezes. ”
Today new official figures recorded another dark day for UK, as the death toll increased to 3, 728, with Britain suffering its deadliest day yet with 877 people dying from coronavirus in hours.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock hosted today’s daily digital coronavirus news conference at Downing Street.
He used it to order Brits to stay home as the weekend forecast brings sunshine, warning it’s not a request – “it’s an instruction”.
Mr Hancock said: ” The disease is still spreading and we absolutely cannot afford to relax the social distancing measures we have in place.
“We cannot relax our discipline now. If we do, people will die.
“This advice is not a request. It is an instruction. Stay at home, protect lives, and then you will be doing your part. ”
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