Face Masks
Total 13 Posts
Six common COVID myths busted by a virologist and a public health expert
5 min read
Almost three years into the pandemic, myths and misinformation about COVID-19 remain widespread. Let’s debunk some common misconceptions about COVID.
Things everyone should know about COVID-19 (Part 2: Transmission & Protection)
12 min read
This piece highlights important things about how COVID-19 is transmitted and what variant-proof measures can be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected or reinfected.
Wear a mask in public — Successive COVID infections increase health risks, new study
5 min read
A new study shows that repeat COVID infections contribute to a significant additional risk of adverse health conditions in multiple organ systems. Long COVID is going to be a defining issue of our times.
Caught COVID? What you should and shouldn’t do when self-isolation isn’t mandatory.
5 min read
The virus is still a threat. Be kind to yourself and others if you catch it because people will continue to get severely ill and die from COVID.
Lifting all restrictions. The lunatics really are in charge. – Experts.
13 min read
The views of experts and health professionals on whether the government is right to stop free COVID testing, on the vaccination of children aged 5-11, the end of face mask requirement, and on the lifting of COVID self-isolation after a positive test.
Legal advice: Government can’t ban the use of facemasks in schools.
3 min read
The Education Secretary doesn’t have the power to go over the heads of headteachers and ban the wearing of facemasks in school.
Face-coverings to remain a condition of carriage on TfL – Sadiq Khan.
2 min read
Even though the government’s Plan B restrictions are coming to an end, the London Mayor would like commuters to continue using face masks in the capital’s transport network.