The Queen should pose in face masks to help encourage public to wear them, government adviser says

The Queen and Sir David Attenborough should pose in face masks to help encourage public to wear them, government adviser says The Queen and Sir David Attenborough, both 94, could be asked to set example A government adviser suggested national treasures wear masks to promote use   Both have been isolating, with Sir Attenborough filming voice … Read more

Real covidiots! People who refuse to wear a mask have lower cognitive ability, new study shows

The term ‘covidiot’ is a coronavirus-era slang term for someone who ignores recommendations to limit the spread of the deadly disease – and a new study reveals what makes these people dismiss the warnings. Researchers found that whether or not an individual decides to follow social distancing depends on how much information their working memory … Read more

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN’S NOTEBOOK: Masks are fab – until you have to wear one

Another face covering has just arrived. This from my friend Rachel, who is working with Kenyan women on a recycling project. And it’s gone in the drawer with all the other masks that I have been given or bought over recent weeks. Do they work? I haven’t the foggiest. Because this country’s confusing guidance on … Read more

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN’S NOTEBOOK: Masks are fab – until you have to wear one

Another face covering has just arrived. This from my friend Rachel, who is working with Kenyan women on a recycling project. And it’s gone in the drawer with all the other masks that I have been given or bought over recent weeks. Do they work? I haven’t the foggiest. Because this country’s confusing guidance on … Read more

Britons land in Ibiza as ‘air bridges’ come into force – but will have to wear masks or face fines

British tourists are having to sleep on beaches in Europe after paying for rooms in hotels abroad that are still closed due to coronavirus lockdown By Ryan Fahey For MailOnline  British tourists are having to sleep on beaches in Europe after paying for rooms in hotels abroad that are still closed due to coronavirus lockdown.  Consumer … Read more

Celebrity MasterChef fans are left disgusted as NONE of the stars wear hairnets

‘Nobody wants a hair choking them!’ Celebrity MasterChef fans are left disgusted as NONE of the stars wear hairnets during ‘unhygienic’ show Food Safety regulations state that when working in a kitchen long hair must be tied back, but the use of a hairnet is not enforced By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 12:25 BST, … Read more

British tourists on Ibiza or Majorca will have to wear masks from Saturday or face a £90 fine

British tourists on Ibiza or Majorca will have to wear face masks even when outside from Saturday or face a £90 fine Governors responsible for Balearic Islands confirmed they were tightening rules It has not yet been confirmed if they will be mandatory on the islands’ beaches Rules are expected to start applying in the … Read more

Refusing to wear a face mask should be as taboo as drink driving, experts say

Will face masks now be compulsory in ALL shops? Matt Hancock says they are an ‘important part of our armoury’ – after top scientist said refusing to wear one should be as taboo as drink driving President of the Royal Society argued it should be viewed as anti-social Prof. Sir Venki Ramakrishnan said masks should … Read more

Refusing to wear a face mask should be as taboo as drink driving, experts say

Refusing to wear a face mask should be as taboo as drink driving, experts say as they warn Britain is lagging behind other Western countries in its use of the coverings President of the Royal Society argued it should be seen as akin to drink driving Professor Sir Venki Ramakrishnan said masks should be worn … Read more

British officials WILL consider telling people to wear face coverings in public, Matt Hancock says

Matt Hancock today revealed the government will look again at whether people in England should wear face coverings or masks while out in public. Speaking in the House of Commons, the Health Secretary replied ‘yes’ when asked whether officials would reconsider the existing advice in England. Current rules say people must wear a covering over … Read more